Category: News
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...
Ogun State Government Launches Demolition Drive to Clear Public Spaces and Bridges of Shanties and Temporary Structures
The Ogun State Government has initiated a demolition drive on Thursday. The operation targeted shanties and other temporary buildings that had been erected beneath...
House of Representatives To Probe Soaring Commodity Prices Amid Concerns Over Inflation
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Commerce to investigate the continuous increase in commodity prices across the country. This follows the...
Nigerian Organised Labour Walks Out of Minimum Wage Negotiations Over Government’s ‘Ridiculous’ N48,000 Offer
Tensions between the Nigerian government and organized labor unions have reached a boiling point, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)...
Tinubu Government Announces Collection of Tolls from All Nigerians At Airport Gates
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced a significant change in policy for federal airports across Nigeria. Effective immediately, all users of...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Touch Down in Lagos
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have touched down in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the final leg of their three-day visit to Nigeria. The...
EFCC Cracks Down on Dollar Transactions: Embassies Ordered to Charge in Naira
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prohibit embassies from conducting...
Nigeria’s Naira Continues to Struggle, Among the Worst-Performing Currencies Globally, Report Reveals
The Nigerian Naira has experienced a significant shift in its performance, as reported by Bloomberg The report highlighted the growing challenges faced by...
Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Nigeria to Lead the Invictus Games
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived Nigeria country. The royal couple’s arrival marked the commencement of the highly anticipated Invictus Games, an...
Nigerian Senate Approves Capital Punishment for Drug Offenses
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that imposes the death penalty on drug offenders. According to the new law, individuals convicted of possessing, trafficking, or...
Microsoft to Close Nigerian Office, Endangering 200 Local Jobs
In a development that may deal a severe blow to Nigeria’s rapidly expanding tech industry, sources report that Microsoft is contemplating the shutdown of its...
CBN Imposes Tight Deadline for PoS Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a resolute 7-day ultimatum for all Point of Sales (PoS) operators to complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs...
Company Allegedly Files Suit Against Employees for Stealing Two Loaves of Bread
A shopping center in Ibadan, Oyo state, has allegedly taken legal action against two of its employees for pilfering two loaves of bread valued at ₦2,600. PurpleWorld...
CBN Imposes 0.005% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered financial institutions to start collecting a 0.005% levy on all electronic transactions, effective within the next two...
Lekki Buildings Unapproved: Lagos State Government Reveals 80% of Lekki Structures Lack Permits
Dr Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos State, made a shocking revelation regarding the building situation in Ibeju...
Peaceful Protest Turned Violent: Delta State Women Shot by Police While Protesting Against Extortion
On Monday, May 6, 2024, the Ughelli Area Command of Delta State was the scene of a chaotic and violent clash between policemen and women who were peacefully protesting...
UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Issues Mass Burial Warning as Morgue Capacity Reaches Critical Level
Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, Osun State, has found itself in a troubling situation with an overflowing mortuary unit. The hospital’s management,...
121-Year Sentence Slammed on Bank Manager for Stealing N112m from Customer
A once-prominent bank manager, Nwachukwu Placidus, has had his world turned upside down after he was sentenced to a staggering 121 years in prison for a crime of pure...
Lagos Horrors Exposed: Police Bust Organ-Harvesting Ring, Arrest 10 Suspects Who Reveal Human Head Sold for N45,000
In a chilling display of the dark underbelly of Lagos’ criminal underworld, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a group of suspected ritualists believed...
Immigration Barrier Blocks Family Travels: 80% Drop in Foreign Students Inviting Families to UK
A significant decline in the number of foreign students applying to bring their family members to Britain has been revealed by recent data, with an alarming 80% drop in...
Multichoice Ignores Court Ruling, Raises Subscription Fees for DStv, GOtv
Multichoice Nigeria, the leading television provider in the country, has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for regulatory authorities by implementing a significant hike...
Fuel Crisis Claim Life: Young Man, Toheeb Eniasa, Dies Amid Nigeria’s Worsening Fuel Scarcity
The dire consequences of Nigeria’s unrelenting fuel shortage have manifested in the tragic death of a young man, Toheeb Eniasa. Toheeb Eniasa was reportedly killed...
Enugu Road Carnage: Lone Crash Claims 16 Lives, Leaves Trail of Devastation
On Wednesday afternoon, tragedy struck on the Enugu-Opi Nsukka Road in Enugu State as a lone vehicle accident claimed the lives of 16 passengers, leaving a trail of...
Tragedy at Abuja School: 100-Level Student Dies During Workout, Family Suspects Foul Play
Tragedy struck at the Veritas University campus in Abuja when Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year computer science student, tragically passed away while engaging...
Eight Injured, Pregnant Woman Among Victims in Lagos Gas Explosion
A gas explosion in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State has left eight individuals injured, including a pregnant woman, amidst the chaos and destruction that ensued....
FG Declares Wednesday, May 1 as Public Holiday
The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a nationwide public holiday. This day is commonly known as Workers’ Day. The public...
Central Bank Of Nigeria Imposes Ban on Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda and More
In a move to crack down on possible crypto-related activities, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dealt a serious blow to microfinance banks including Moniepoint,...
Fuel Shortage Bites as Depots Allegedly Divert Supply to Abuja, Leaving Other States in Crisis
Many filling stations across Lagos and other parts of the country remained closed over the weekend, making it near impossible for Nigerians to obtain Premium Motor...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Visit Nigeria Next Month
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday, confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have accepted an official invitation to visit...
Tragic Discovery in Lagos: VGC Chairman Found D£ad Inside Car, Police Launch Probe
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the untimely passing of Gihan Mbelu, a 42-year-old man reportedly serving as the Chairman of Victoria...
Exploding Gas Tanker Brings Mayhem to Ogun: A Life Lost, Multiple Casualties
In a devastating incident that rocked the Ogun State community, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that a gas tanker explosion at Ita Osin along the...
Sowore Calls for American School to Face Consequences in Nigerian Money Laundering Scandal: Ex-Kogi Governor Yayah Bello, Aides Must Face Justice, Activist Stresses
Nigerian human rights advocate Omoyele Sowore has demanded that the American International School in Abuja face prosecution for its alleged complicity in a money...
BrickHall Schools in Abuja Shaken by 4-Year-Old Pupil’s Sudden Death during Lunchtime
A devastating incident shook the BrickHall Schools in Abuja when Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil, passed away during lunchtime on Wednesday. The tragic news sent...
Peter Obi in the Hot Seat: Controversy over School Construction Record in Anambra State Heats Up
Last week, Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, launched a direct challenge at Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, demanding that Obi or any...
Yahaya Bello Withdrew $720K From State’s Fund, Pay Child’s School Fees In Advance – EFCC
In an explosive new revelation, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede has accused former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of an alleged...
Tinubu’s Government Plans to Sell Five Electricity Companies as Power Outages Continue
The Tinubu administration has unveiled plans to sell the five DisCos, the electricity distribution companies that have been a source of frustration for many Nigerians...
Bobrisky Appeals Naira Abuse Conviction
Nigerian socialite and cross-dresser Bobrisky has filed an appeal challenging the conviction in a bid to clear his name. Bobrisky, through his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu, has...
FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket in Abuja
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) officials have sealed off a Chinese supermarket operating within the China General Chamber of Commerce...
Osun State’s Power Struggle Intensifies as Governor’s Wives Battle for First Lady Status
Osun State is witnessing a fierce struggle for dominance between Governor Ademola Adeleke’s two wives, both of whom are adamant about becoming the state’s...
Allegations of Racism Rock Abuja’s Chinese Supermarket as Nigerians Barred from Shopping
Recent reports allege that the management of a Chinese supermarket has adopted an under-the-table policy that discriminates against Nigerian customers, refusing them...
Lagos Police Arrest Driver Carrying Pistols and Other Weapons in Minibus at Maroko Division
Officers from the Maroko Division of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended a driver named Azeez Babatunde and recovered a cache of illegal weapons from his minibus....
Governor Oborevwori Pledges Safe Return of Displaced Okuama Residents, Pays Solidarity Visit to Troubled Community
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State made a visit to the afflicted community of Okuoma with a promise that those forced to flee will be able to return home safely....
Kidnappers Hijack Oyo State Bus with RCCG Pastor & Passengers
A harrowing tale of terror emerged in Oyo State, as armed kidnappers waylaid a 14-seater bus and its unsuspecting passengers, including RCCG Pastor Olugbenga Olawore....
Heartbreak in Igando: 5-Year-Old David Dies After Falling from Fence, Traumatizing Lagos Neighborhood
A five-year-old boy, identified only as David, has tragically passed on after falling from a fence in the Igando community of Lagos State. According to reports, the...
Okuama Killing: Top Army General Orders Release of Detained Delta State Monarch Clement Ikolo
The Nigerian Army’s top general, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, in a decisive and conciliatory gesture, ordered the release of Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of...
Sowore, Adekunle Gold, Davido Rally Behind Chess Master Tunde Onakoya During Guinness Record Attempt in New York
In an incredible display of solidarity, Nigerian activists, artists, and influential figures gathered in New York to witness and encourage Tunde Onakoya’s...
Nigerian Chess Enthusiast Tunde Onakoya Crushes 60 Players in Times Square World Record Attempt
Nigerian chess enthusiast Tunde Onakoya pushed his mental mettle and resolve to their limits in an epic 24-hour marathon against 60 fellow chess players. The quest for...
EFCC declares ex-Kogi gov, Yahaya Bello wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. EFCC declared Bello wanted for offences...
Bobrisky Moved from Ikoyi Correctional Center to Kirikiri Prison by Nigerian Correctional Service
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has moved popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, from the Ikoyi Correctional Center in Lagos to the...
Lagos Police Retracts Arrest Confirmation of DJ Switch, Says DJ Commissioner Wysei Was the Actual Person Detained
The Lagos State Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, reversed his previous statement affirming the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch. The...
EFCC Lacks Power to Prosecute Naira Abusers, Former NHRC Chairman, Chidi Odinkalu Says
Professor Chidi Odinkalu, former chair of the National Human Rights Commission, has raised concerns about the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)...
EFCC Set to Arraign Celebrity Cubana Chief Priest for Alleged Misuse of Nigerian Currency
Nigerian social media personality, Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to face legal repercussions as the EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, plans to arraign him...
Dowen College Student Death: Parents, Doctor Blamed for Negligence
Lagos State Coroner Inquest court has concluded that the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Junior was a consequence of negligence on the part...
Oyo Government Premises Allegedly Invaded by Oodua Nation Agitators; 20 Arrested by Joint Security Force
The Oyo State government’s Joint Security Force has apprehended 20 individuals suspected of being agitators for the secessionist group, ‘Oodua Nation’,...
Tragedy in Lagos: Mack Truck Topples on Nissan Car, Instantly Killing Female Passenger
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a fully-loaded 40fts Mack articulated truck lost control and toppled onto a Nissan Car (ABJ 692 BG) in Lagos today, crushing the rear of...
Cross-dresser Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment, Judge Rules Out Bail
In a stunning judgement handed down on Friday, April 12, the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced the controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky,...
Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Granted N50m Bail in $4.5b Fraud Case
Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, has been granted bail by the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Emefiele, who is facing 26...
Two Passengers Plunge Into Lagoon in Deadly Car Accident on Third Mainland Bridge
Two people were reportedly thrown into the Lagos Lagoon, and others injured, in a car accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday....
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, Passes Away
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.PurpleWorld learnt that the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday. The...
