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Corruption Crime Nigeria

Boss Mustapha denies allegations of illegal fund withdrawal, calls for investigation

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, vehemently refuted allegations suggesting his involvement in an illicit withdrawal of 6.3 million dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), dismissing the claims as baseless and unsubstantiated. Addressing the accusations in a statement released in Abuja, Mustapha denounced the assertions as malicious Read More…

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Guinea World

Tragedy strikes Conakry: Oil terminal blast leaves 8 dead, dozens injured

An unfortunate incident shook Guinea’s capital, Conakry, as an explosion at the main oil terminal claimed the lives of at least eight individuals and left 84 others injured early on Monday. The aftermath of the blast resulted in a blaze that authorities are striving to contain, revealed a senior police official. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing Read More…

Business Consumer

Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency confirms safety of Nagiko Tomato for consumption

The Lagos State Government, represented by its Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has officially declared Nagiko Tomato safe for consumption, dispelling concerns about its quality. According to Mr. Afolabi Solebo, the General Manager of LASCOPA, the product poses no health risks to the public. This affirmation contradicts assertions made by Mrs. Chioma Egodi on Facebook regarding Read More…

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Canada United States World

Niagara Falls bridge crash leaves two dead, no Terror Link Found

A tragic accident on the bridge connecting New York and Ontario ended in flames on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two individuals in the vehicle and prompting concerns that led to the closure of four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Initial fears of a potential act of terrorism were dispelled by federal and state authorities after hours Read More…

Labour Nigeria Top Story

Senate urges Labour to reconsider strike amid concerns; employers and NSA weigh in

The Senate recently passed a resolution imploring organised labour to halt the ongoing national strike for the sake of the country’s interests. The motion, championed by Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasised the need for reconsideration amidst the escalating strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Academic Staff Union of Universities, and Read More…

Environment Metro Top Story

BBC investigation fingers NNPC in Soba March blast

BBC Africa Eye uncovers new evidence that contradicts the official explanation for the Lagos explosion in March New evidence obtained by BBC Africa Eye contradicts the official explanation for the cause of an explosion which killed 23 people and destroyed a girls boarding school in Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the country’s Read More…