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Lagos Govt Demolishes 138 Shanties Where Tenants Pay N100,000 Annual Rent
The Lagos State Government has demolished some shanties where tenants pay a yearly rent of N100,000 in Ajao Estate Canal bank. This was made known in a statement by the...
Lagos Braces for Friday Protest as Group Seeks End to Treason Charges Against Lenin, Others
The city of Lagos is bracing for a planned protest this Friday as activists from the #EndBadGovernance movement demand the immediate dismissal of treason charges against...
40 Feared Trapped in Abuja Building Collapse
On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, as a building collapsed, leaving an estimated 40 people trapped...
Nigeria Proposes New Bill Requiring Tax Identification Number for Bank Account Services
A new bill proposed in Nigeria seeks to make it compulsory for individuals engaged in banking, insurance, stock-broking, or other financial services to provide a Tax...
21 Feared Dead in Devastating Lagos Lagoon Boat Collision
Tragedy has strucked in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday evening, when two unregistered boats, each carrying 16 passengers, collided and...
Femi Falana Clears Air on Involvement in Bobrisky Controversy, Clarifies Son’s Contact
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has denied allegations linking him to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. This was made known in a...
Federal Government Declares October 1 Public Holiday to Commemorate 64th Independence Anniversary
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi...
Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Patience Umo Eno Is Dead
The Government of Akwa Ibom State has announced the passing of Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the Wife of the Executive Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a...
Police Crack Down on Political Thugs, Seize Weapons in Overnight Raids Ahead of Edo Gubernatorial Elections
Few hours before the commencement of Edo State governorship elections, the Nigeria Police Force arrested two political thugs and recovered firearms in overnight raids...
Petrol Price Renders N70,000 Minimum Wage Useless – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Thursday that it will meet with the federal government to discuss ways that workers could weather the recent increase in the...
Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams Slams Tinubu’s Policies, Condemns Fuel Costs, Economic Hardships
Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s policies, specifically condemning the rising fuel costs and economic...
More Woes as NNPC Announces Nationwide Petrol Price Hike, Lagos N950/L, Borno N1019/L
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC has announced an increase in petrol pump price. This was made known in a statement released in the wee hours of today...
NLC Slams Tinubu for Deceit and Betrayal Amidst Soaring Petrol Prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying the labour movement and Nigerians at large following the recent hike in petrol prices...
Nigerian Government Issues One-Month Ultimatum for Traders to Slash Prices Nationwide
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in pricing to...
Four Farmers Killed in Borno Border Town
In a deplorable act of violence, suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed and killed four innocent farmers in Kerawa, a border community in Gwoza Local Government...
Charge #EndSARS Protesters or Face Legal Consequences by August 25, Falana to Police
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has issued a firm warning to the Nigerian Police, demanding that the police should charge the #EndSARS protesters currently held...
Nationwide Petrol Scarcity Worsens, Prices Skyrocket Past N900, N1,000 Per Litre
The ongoing petrol scarcity that initially surfaced in Lagos and Abuja over a month ago has now spread to various parts of the country, causing significant distress...
Petrol Price Hit N950 Per Litre in Kano
Motorists in Kano state are reeling from skyrocketing petrol prices, with the cost per litre reaching as high as N950. This crisis comes on the heels of limited fuel...
Orile BRT Passengers Assaulted and Robbed by Street Thugs in Broad Daylight
Passengers of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Orile, Lagos, were left shaken on Tuesday afternoon when they were attacked and robbed by a group of street thugs. Dare...
Atiku Abubakar Urges Caution Amidst Dangote Refinery and NUPRC Dispute Over Crude Supply
Amidst rising tensions between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) over crude supply, former Vice President Atiku...
Former President Obasanjo Issues Stern Warning to Tinubu Administration
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly addressed the Tinubu administration, questioning the government’s ability to fulfill campaign promises. He issued a call for...
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Organizers Plan One-Million March Nationwide Protest Against Bad Governance
The Take It Back Movement, a key player in the #EndBadGovernance protests, has announced plans for a one-million-man demonstration in all 36 states and the Federal...
NLC Slams Government’s Handling of #EndBadGovernance Protests, Criticizes Excessive Use of Force on Peaceful Demonstrators
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently condemned the federal government’s response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, criticizing the excessive...
Nigeria Spends $600m Monthly on Fuel Imports, Reveals Minister
Finance Minister Wale Edun has disclosed that Nigeria’s Federal Government incurs a substantial $600 million monthly expense on fuel imports. This was made known...
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Nationwide Protests Enter Sixth Day as Citizens Demand Change
In a powerful display of unity and resilience, Nigerians across the country continue to take to the streets, voicing their outrage against hunger, poor governance, and...
Government-Sponsored Protesters and Neglected Children Reportedly Ransack Shops, Stores in Northern States Amid #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests
As the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests continue to gain traction in Nigeria’s northern states, reports have surfaced of government-sponsored protesters and...
FG begins sale of 50kg rice for N40,000 to appease protesters
The federal government on Monday, July 29, revealed that it has set up centres across the country where 50kg bags of rice are selling for N40,000 each. Minister of...
BREAKING: Nigerian Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah Reportedly Dies In London
Nigerian Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. PurpleWorld learnt that Ubah died in a hotel in...
Nigerian Police Arrest Osun Herbalist Who Killed Sick Friend To Make ‘Money Ritual Soap’
Ganiyu Kehinde, a herbalist from Oba-Oke, Osun State, has been arrested by the police for killing his friend, Emmanuel Collins, a 35-year-old Ghanaian. Kehinde was...
Lagos Building Collapse Claims Three Lives
A building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland, Lagos State, claimed the lives of three site workers early Thursday morning. In a statement seen by PurpleWorld...
APC Spokesperson Blames Obidients and IPOB for Planned Nationwide Protest
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has made claims that supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi are organizing nationwide protests. Onanuga, in an effort...
NLC Warns, Says States Failing to Comply with N70,000 Minimum Wage Will Face Forced Shutdowns
The Osun State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that the joint labour unions will not back down on their demands for the implementation of the...
Tinubu Approves N70,000 National Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. This was announced by a presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga via a...
Tinubu to Announce Minimum Wage Today as Organised Labour Meets with President at Presidential Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with organised labour at the Presidential Villa today, Thursday, to announce the long-awaited national minimum wage. The...
Human Rights Activist Inibehe Effiong Slams Akwa Ibom Governor’s Alleged Plans for Lagos Towers Amid Dilapidated Schools, Meager Minimum Wage
Human Rights activist and lawyer Inibehe Effiong has publicly denounced the purported plans by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State to construct 18-story towers in Lagos...
Sunday Igboho Freshly Serves Ultimatum to Armed Fulani Herders in Southwest
Yoruba Nation freedom fighter Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Igboho, has reportedly renewed his eviction order for Fulani herders, who have allegedly become notorious...
I live in a rented apartment in Abuja — Billionaire Aliko Dangote
Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the house he resides in while visiting Abuja is not his own. Speaking to media at the Dangote...
Yahaya Bello Reportedly in ‘Protective Custody’ of Kogi Government Amidst EFCC’s Wanted Status
A recent report has allegeed that Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has been detained under “protective custody” by the state government since being...
Former President Donald Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally
Former U.S. President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally and was dramatically...
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟐, while 154 Suffers Different Degress of Injuries
The death toll in a school building which collapsed in Jos, Plateau State on Friday has increased from 17 to 22. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency...
Gov. Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 43rd Olubadan, Olakulehin
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, received the Staff of Office and the Instrument of Office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday. The...
Nigeria Government Invites Labor Unions to Aso Villa for High-Level Meeting
In an attempt to resolve ongoing labor-related issues, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially invited the leaders of the country’s two largest labor...
Tinubu Seeks Additional $2billion Crude Oil-backed Loan from International Creditors
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government is seeking an additional $2 billion crude oil-backed loan from international creditors to boost its financial inflow....
Forum for Religious Equality and Education Condemns Zamfara Mass Wedding, Demands Welfare, Education, and Empowerment Programs for Young Vulnerables
In a strongly-worded statement, the Forum for Religious Equality and Education has condemned the recent mass wedding of young boys and girls from Zamfara State,...
Nigerian Petrol Crisis Looms as Depots Raise Prices to N720/litre
Fuel scarcity is emerging in Lagos and other regions of the country as private depot owners raise the ex-depot price of petrol from N630 to a staggering N720 per litre....
Ogun Gas Explosion Kills Mother, 7-Year-Old; 2 Others Injured
A devastating gas explosion rocked the quiet community of Ibafo in Ogun State, leaving a 40-year-old mother, Rafiat Sheriff, and her seven-year-old daughter, Asisat,...
Lagos State Govt Orders Squatters, Illegal Structure Owners to Vacate Drainage Channels in 48 Hours
The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to squatters and illegal structure owners in the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel area. This move is aimed...
Ruto Announces Austerity Measures, Eliminate Budgets, Dissolve Agencies, as Kenya Protest Intensifies
President William Ruto of Kenya has announced key austerity measures aimed at addressing public discontent and cutting government expenditure amid protests in the East...
Heavy Rain Triggers Lagos Building Collapse, Claims One Life, Rescuers Save Seven People
In a tragic turn of events, a child whose identity remains unknown has lost his life in a fresh building collapse in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PurpleWorld learnt...
Primary School Pupil Joshua Swept Away by Flood in Ketu, Ikosi Area
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young primary school pupil named Joshua was tragically swept away by floodwaters in the Ketu, Ikosi area of Lagos State. A day that...
Primary School Pupil Joshua Swept Away by Flood in Ketu, Ikosi Area
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young primary school pupil named Joshua was tragically swept away by floodwaters in the Ketu, Ikosi area of Lagos State. A day that...
DSS Officer Allegedly Shoots, Kills Bouncer in Oyo State
A Department of State Services (DSS) officer has allegedly shot and killed a member of the Oyo State Bodybuilders and Bouncers Association at Ilaji Farm. The officer,...
Hotel Building Collapse in Abuja Leaves Many Trapped
Many people were trapped when a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory collapsed on Monday night. The...
Devastating Explosion Rocks Zungeru Hydroelectric Dam in Nigeria, Injuring Numerous Workers and Damaging Property
Niger State has been rocked by an explosion at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Dam, causing multiple injuries and extensive damage to the dam’s facilities. The blast,...
Former Konga CEO Nick Imudia’s Death Not Suicide, Family Insists He Was “Full of Life”
The Imudia family, reacting to the unfortunate passing of their loved one, Nick Imudia, former CEO of Konga, has issued a statement vehemently denying rumors of suicide....
NLC, TUC Urged to Strike over Minimum Wage, Electricity Hike
In a bid to protest against the current economic realities in Nigeria, civil society groups have urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress...
Tragedy Strikes Borno as Gwoza Bombing Claims 8 Lives, Injures 15
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the loss of eight lives and the injury of 15 others as a result of a deadly bomb explosion that occurred in Gwoza Local...
‘I’m Sorry’: Kenyan MP, Wife Don ‘Apology’ Shirts After Bill Backfires, Sparks Nationwide Protests
In a remarkable act of contrition, MP David Gikaria and his wife Violet Nzisa Katua, who represent the Nakuru Town East constituency, offered an unconventional apology...
103 Nigerians Deported from Turkey Over Migration Issues
The Federal Government recently welcomed back 103 Nigerians who were forcibly repatriated from Turkey due to issues related to migration. The returnees, who had been...
36-year-old Nigerian Woman, Pregnant with Triplets, Dies in UK
A Nigerian woman, Prudence Daniel-Obia, who was 36 years old and expecting triplets, lost her life in the United Kingdom, along with her unborn children. Prudence and...
Nigerian Government Announces New Rules, Says Skits, Films, and Music Videos Must Be Classified by NFVCB
The federal government has declared that skits, films, and music videos cannot be released without first obtaining a classification rating from the National Films and...
Ex-Konga CEO Nick Imudia Dies by Suicide
In a shocking turn of events, the Nigerian business community was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of Nick Imudia, former CEO of Konga, one of the country’s...
Yoruba Party UK Announces Candidacy for UK General Election
The Yoruba Party in the United Kingdom (YPUK) has unveiled its plan to contest in the upcoming UK general election, marking a significant milestone in the group’s...
Nigerian Government Set to Launch First Citizen into Space
The Nigerian government has announced plans to launch its first citizen into space. Dr. Mathew Adepoju, Director General of NASRDA, disclosed this in a major...
Final-Year Student Takes Own Life in Akungba-Akoko
A devastating event unfolded on Monday in the community of Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, when Modupe Ayandare, a final-year student at Adekunle Ajasin University,...
Cholera Outbreak Reportedly Claims 15 Lives in Lagos, Authorities Warn of Highly Aggressive Strain
According to the Lagos State government, the recent Cholera outbreak has resulted in 15 fatalities, 350 suspected cases, and 17 confirmed cases in the state. On Monday,...
Lebanese Billionaire Mohamed Fouani Kidnapped in Lagos
Mohamed Fouani, the billionaire founder and CEO of the prestigious Founani Group, has been abducted in Lagos. Mr. Mohamed Fouani is the sole franchise owner of LG and...
Ogun Woman Arrested for Allegedly Inserting Firewood into 12-Year-Old Girl’s Private Part Over Alleged Theft
The Ogun State Police Command has reported the arrest of a 25-year-old woman, Temitope Adetanju, for allegedly subjecting a 12-year-old girl to brutal abuse involving...
Eid-el-Kabir Festivities: Nigerian Government Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays
In anticipation of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Nigerian government has announced a two-day national holiday for citizens to celebrate the holiday. Starting from...
Falana Calls for Recovery of Looted Funds, Saying Money Stashed in Bank Accounts Can Pay Minimum Wage
Femi Falana, a renowned human rights lawyer and SAN, has boldly asserted that both the federal and state governments have the financial capacity to pay the national...
Senegal Government Slashes Prices on Basic Goods in Bid to Alleviate Cost of Living
Senegal’s newly-appointed government has announced price reductions for essential staples such as rice, oil, bread and other basic goods. The move is designed to ease...
Anything Less Than ₦100K Is An Insult to Civil Servants – Senator Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko has pointed out to the Nigerian Senate to increase the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from the current level to ₦100,000 monthly. At a recent...
Nigerians Plan March Against Tinubu’s Policies in Nationwide #WeAreHungry, #June12Protest
Uniting against the economic injustices inflicted by President Tinubu’s neoliberal policies, a coalition of civil society groups – including the Take It Back...
Protests Erupt in Ondo As Nigerian Youths ‘Rise Up’ Against EFCC Operations
In a dramatic display of civil unrest, Nigerian youths descended upon the streets of Akure, Ondo State, on Monday, staging a forceful demonstration against what they...
Federal Government Offers N62,000 As New Minimum Wage
Organized labor and the Federal Government of Nigeria have made steps towards a compromise, with the government proposing a new national minimum wage of N62,000 while...
Nationwide Strikes Commences Across Health, Aviation, Schools, Banks, Critical Sectors
A crippling blow has been dealt to essential services across Nigeria, as the NLC and TUC embark on an indefinite strike, commencing today. The Federal Government’s...
First Bank Employee Allegedly Embezzles ₦40 Billion, Vanishes Without a Trace
First Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions with a market capitalization of ₦829 billion, has been shaken to its core by a case of alleged...
Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention
After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...
Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention
After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...
Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention
After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...
Tragedy Strikes Abia State as Two Soldiers Perish in Gunfire by Unknown Assailants During Sit-At-Home Enforcement
Two soldiers were reported to have been killed by unidentified gunmen enforcing the controversial “Sit-At-Home” order in Abia State. According to Sahara...
U.S. Laboratory Refutes Claims of Conducting MohBad’s Toxicology Test, Disputing Lagos Government’s Statement
Following the mysterious death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), the circumstances surrounding his passing have become even more uncertain as the National...
Violent Attack Leaves Scores Injured As Hoodlums Attack Lagos Police Station
Over 100 armed thugs descended on the Ipaja Police Station in Lagos, Nigeria, engaging in a fierce gun battle with officers on Monday, Saharareporters revealed. While...
Government Reroutes Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road After Causing Irreparable Damage to Landmark Beach and Other Facilities
In response to the demolition of parts of Landmark Beach and other facilities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its decision to abandon the planned...
Journalist Sanusi Condemns Onuorah’s Arrest, Challenges Tinubu to Defend Press Freedom
In the wake of Editor Madu Onuorah’s arrest, fellow Journalist Abiodun Sanusi has condemned the incident, criticizing what he sees as a deteriorating state of press...
Nigerian Senate Convenes to Consider Changing National Anthem
The Nigerian Senate held an executive session on Thursday to debate the potential restoration of the country’s former national anthem. The bill proposing to change...
Rivers APC Rallies One Million Supporters in Solidarity with President Tinubu
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held an impressive one-million-man march on Thursday, demonstrating their unwavering support for...
Nigerian Police Officer Endangers Lives by Wrestling Steering Wheel from Moving Car
An alarming incident involving a police officer and a cab driver has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing the officer engaged in a dangerous struggle for...
Nnamdi Kanu Says Terrorism Prohibition Act Forbids His Trial in Nigerian Courts
In a recent interview, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated his belief that no Nigerian court has the legal authority...
Police Begins 24-Hour Motorbike Patrol on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has introduced a 24-hour motorbike patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge. According to reports, the...
Minimum Wage Negotiations Resume Amidst Discord: Government Proposes N54,000, Labour Insists on N615,000
The organized labour unions in Nigeria have collectively rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N54,000, according to a highly reliable source...
UK Home Office Threatens to Deport Disabled Nigerian Man After 38 Years, Losing Contact with African Family
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has threatened to deport Anthony Olubunmi George, a 61-year-old disabled Nigerian man, despite having lived in the UK for 38...
Unidentified Man Dies While Watching Match at Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Bar
A middle-aged man has tragically lost his life while enjoying a football match at a local bar situated along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. PurpleWorld learned that the...
Irate Youths Set Two Students Ablaze in Retaliatory Attack Following Fatal Accident
A tumultuous scene unfolded in Odeomu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, when enraged youths set fire to a vehicle involved in a tragic accident that claimed...
Abuja’s Banex Market Erupts in Chaos as Soldiers and Traders Clash Over Phone Dispute
A viral video shared on social media platform X on Saturday showcased a chaotic scene at Banex, an electronics and telecommunications market in Abuja, where a large...
Tragic Accident Reportedly Claims 7 Lives at Imo State University Junction
A horrific accident has occurred on Saturday night at the ever-busy Imo State University (IMSU) junction in Owerri, Nigeria, leaving seven people dead and several others...
N45,000 Minimum Wage Unrealistic, N100,000 Crucial for Nigerian Workers’ Survival – Shehu Sani
Ex-Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has called into question the feasibility of the Federal Government’s proposed N45,000 minimum wage, asserting that Nigerian...
FAAN Launches e-Tags for Access to Nigeria’s 24 Federal Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated the sale of e-tags, granting entry into the 24 federal airports across the nation. This was made known in...
15 Confirmed Dead in Kano Mosque Arson Attack, Police Confirm
The Kano State Police Command has officially confirmed the deaths of 15 individuals following the tragic mosque arson attack in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government...
President Tinubu Hosts Senegal’s Young President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu warmly received Senegal’s youthful President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While the specific...
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