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Suya is a Northern Nigerian meat recipe that has become a delicacy that is consumed all over the country. It knows no ethnicity, no religion, and no tribe. This said, one thing you may have observed is that this street food is usually prepared in the evening. Why not in the morning or afternoon? Well, … Read more

Lagos state Indigenes Kick Against Other South-West States Coming To ‘Hijack’ Governorship Position A Lagos-based socio-cultural organisation, De Renaissance Patriots, has stated that political parties in Nigeria must pick their candidates for governorship position in the state from the indigenous people of Lagos “Ibile Eko.” The group stated this in a release titled, “We are real, … Read more

Popular Nollywood veteran actor John Okafor who is popularly known as Mr Ibu has been confirmed dead as confirmed by anonymous sources related to the family. Mr Ibu, Nollywood veteran has died at the age of 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Many … Read more

Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri is reportedly dead. Oyebamiji celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “You will be greatly … Read more

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command has as announced the interception of sacks of fake Pharmaceutical drugs and other imported items such as foreign parboiled rice, motor tyres worth over N1.8billion. Customs Area Controller Comptroller Ben Oramalugo disclosed this to reporters during a press briefing at the Command headquarters on Thursday, February 29, 2024. … Read more

The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has revealed that rescued former tennis champion, Tania Okpala, has resumed playing on the courts few weeks into her rehabilitation. You remember Tempo Online had reported about the effort of the Anambra state government has made to rescue the former tennis champion in the streets of Awka in Anambra … Read more

Barth Nnaji, the proponent of Geometric Power, Aba, has revealed why he resigned as Minister of power during the Jonathan administration. Speaking to BBC Igbo, Nnaji said he resigned over what happened during the privatisation process. According to him, he had insisted that all DISCOS must have two things, technical expertise and financial independence to … Read more

The Federal Government has slammed a $10 billion fine on crypto trading platform, Binance, over allegations of influencing the country’s forex crisis. The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this Friday morning in an interview with the BBC. According to Onanuga, Binance profited substantially from its “illegal transactions” … Read more

The University of Calabar has announced her the date and schedule for the 36th university of Calabar convocation ceremony, below is the line up of activities for the schedule of activities of the fourth coming unical convocation ceremony.   In a statement signed by the registrar, Mr Egbe unbehalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence … Read more

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the Department of State Services’ appeal to avoid going on a planned protest over the economic situation and cost of living crises. Last week, the NLC called on its members to prepare for a two-day nationwide industrial action after issuing a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the Agreement and … Read more

As part of efforts to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning condemning all forms of extortion and name dropping for nefarious activities. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP expressed deep … Read more

The Federal Government will, for the next 30 years, earn a total of $2.1 trillion for the concession of the 700 MW Zungeru hydropower plant Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement obtained by the press on Tuesday, said the concessionaire would … Read more

Yesterday Tuesday, 20th February, the Senate resolved to further investigate N10trn Anchor Borrowers’ Programme by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as well as accountability in the Ways and Means loans by the Apex Bank. The Red Chamber said the move was to plug loopholes in future development finance activities of the CBN.   The … Read more

The honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has confirmed to the press that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration is currently auditing the 22.7 trillion naira Ways and Means loans that was approved by the government of his predecessor ex-President General Muhammadu Buhari. The finance minister, who stated this … Read more