No fewer than 25 people have died in a separate boat accident in Bayelsa and Jigawa States. At least 20 people have been reportedly burnt to death as the engine of a wooden market boat popularly known as ‘Denghe market boat’ exploded along Ezetu Community River in the Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State. According to a community source, the unfortunate incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Wednesday when the boat conveying passengers and market...

Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener Reset Lagos PDP has condemned the recent appeal by President Bola Tinubu asking Nigerians to be patient with him and look beyond the temporary pains and aim at the larger picture. Pearse in a chat with our reporter stated that the President has demonstrated that he’s insensitive to the plight of Nigerians and that his appeal is just adding salt to injury The...

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has charged the Federal Government to tell Nigerians the true position of things in the oil sector. According to George, the government should let Nigerians know if it’s still subsidising petroleum products or not, lamenting that there’s a confusing report about the position of things in the oil sector. The Atona Oodua of Yourubaland, made the remark at a press briefing in his...

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appealed to protesters in Nigeria to sheathe their swords and embrace dialogue. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ECOWAS said it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue on Sunday. “The commission welcomes the State of the Nation address of August 4, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu and urges the protesters and all stakeholders to heed the President’s call for inclusive dialogue for...

The Nigerian government has issued a warning to citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom, urging them to exercise extreme caution amidst the ongoing civil unrest in the country. The advisory comes in the wake of protests, looting, and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement in major UK cities, including London following the stabbing deaths of three young girls in Stockport, northwest England, on 29th July. The Ministry warned Nigerians planning to visit the...