Nigeria Eyes End to Electricity Subsidy, Echoing Concerns From Fuel Price Hike

The Nigerian government has announced plans to phase out the electricity subsidy programme, a move that is likely to raise electricity prices for Nigerians. This announcement comes just barely a year after the controversial removal of fuel subsidy, sparking concerns about affordability and potential economic strain on Nigerians. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga justified the decision by citing the high cost of the subsidy program, estimated at N3.3 trillion annually. The government argues that these funds...

JAMB Uncovers Over 1,600 Fake A-Level Results in Registration Crackdown

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has uncovered a significant number of fake A-Level results during the 2023 Direct Entry, DE, registration exercise. A staggering 1,665 fabricated results were identified, raising concerns about the integrity of the admissions process. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this information while receiving leadership from the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students, NANCES, at his Abuja office. He emphasised the prevalence of “endemic corruption associated with...

Deputy Commissioner of Police Found Dead in Ogbomoso Apartment

A cloud of mystery hangs over the sudden death of a a high-ranking police officer in Lagos State, Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Olugbemi, who was found dead in his Ogbomoso residence on Monday, in what appears to be a suicide. DCP Olugbemi was attached to the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in Lagos. According to multiple reports, the DCP “was found hanging in his home” on Monday. The late DCP was a...

Presidency Proposes Sale of 3 Presidential Jets in Cost-Cutting Measure

In a move aimed at reducing government spending, the Presidency has proposed the sale of three presidential jets from the presidential fleet of six jets and four helicopters. This proposal comes amidst economic challenges facing the nation. The planes in the Presidential Fleet are Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) 737, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G500, two Falcon 7X, HS 4000, two Agusta 139, and two Agusta 101. The BBJ 737 is the Nigerian Air Force One, which...

UNILORIN Punishes 19 Students  for Violating School’s Rules 

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled 19 students for various offences, including theft, examination malpractice, and other violations of the school’s code of conduct. The announcement, made by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, included the expulsion of six final-year students. The expulsions follow recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee after its recent meetings. Offences ranged from academic dishonesty, like exam malpractice, to more serious transgressions, including theft, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion,...

Residents Break into Kebbi Govt’s Warehouse, Loot Stored Food Items

Residents of Kebbi stormed a government warehouse filled with rice intended for relief efforts on Saturday night, overpowering security personnel in the process. The incident follows similar events in Abuja and Suleja, Niger State, highlighting the growing frustration of Nigerians with government delay in the distribution of the palliatives as the economic hardship bites harder. The looters also targeted private stores, taking essential food items. The chairman of the Bayan Kara Market Food Vendors Association,...

Police Arrest 8 Suspects Linked to Murder of Six Officers in Delta

  The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of eight suspects linked to the brutal murder of six police officers in February. The officers were ambushed and killed on separate missions – one investigating a missing officer case and the other a rescue operation – near the Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. The killings sparked outrage and public outcry, with calls for swift justice. According to a statement released...

Popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known by his online persona VeryDarkMan (VDM), was released from police custody late Sunday evening after nine days of detention. VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release via Twitter, stating, “After five days of back and forth, we have secured VDM’s release. Thank you to everyone who made this happen…” News of the release was met with celebration from VDM’s supporters who used the hashtag #FreeVDM to advocate...

Off-duty soldier stabs  27-year-old trader to Death in Akure

Tragedy struck the Arakale Market in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday, after an off-duty soldier allegedly stabbed a 27-year-old trader, Ezeani Ebuka, to death. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but witnesses reported a heated argument between the soldier and Ebuka earlier that day. While the exact cause remains under investigation, some sources suggest it may have stemmed from a disagreement over a service rendered by Ebuka. “I think the soldier and the trader (deceased)...

Binance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

A legal battle is brewing between cryptocurrency giant Binance and the Nigerian government. Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive with Binance, has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian authorities for alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Gambaryan, who heads financial crime compliance for Binance, was arrested in late February alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s regional manager for Africa. The duo reportedly travelled to Nigeria in good faith, intending to meet with officials from the National Security Adviser’s...

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