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Kaduna Bandit Raid Triggers Outrage After More Than 280 Pupils and Teachers Abducted
Tragedy struck the Nigerian town of Kuriga, Kaduna State, when more than 280 schoolchildren and teachers were abducted by bandits. A number of prominent organizations,…
Reuben Abati, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has criticized Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, sons of President Bola Tinubu, for what he views as their…
In the heart of our bustling cities, a silent injustice thrives – the buying and selling of bags of water. Traders procure these vital lifelines…
In a demand that could have major implications for workers’ rights and living standards, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has proposed a new national minimum…
At a meeting on Thursday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Northwest zone proposed a new minimum wage of N485,000 per worker, citing the…
There has been an armed robbery attack on commercial banks in Anyigba, Kogi State. The robbers reportedly struck in the early hours of the morning,…
The Federal Government has announced that it will revoke the licences of power distribution companies if they do not improve their service and increase the…
An unknown illness has reportedly killed more than 30 people in Gombe State, PurpleWorld has learned. The exact cause of the outbreak has yet to…
A video has emerged showing the heated exchange between lawyer Deji Adeyanju, activist Sowore, and EFCC security guards. The altercation occurred when Adeyanju and Sowore…
In a worrying development, the price of Nigeria’s popular staple food, garri, has risen by 108% in just three months. The dramatic price increase is…
In a report released by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), 335 manufacturing enterprises have become distressed and 767 have closed in 2023. This comes…
A tragic incident occurred in Lagos State’s Surulere area, when the compactor of a refuse truck fell from a bridge and crushed a tricycle rider,…
After a widespread outage on Tuesday that left users worldwide unable to access their accounts, Facebook and Instagram are back up and running. The platforms,…
In a major disruption, Facebook and Instagram have experienced an outage that has caused users to be logged out of their accounts. This has resulted…
In a message to its users in Nigeria, Binance has announced that any Nigerian naira (NGN) balances on the platform will be automatically converted to…
According to a tweet from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Federal Government will distribute grains across Nigeria to ease…
Guinness World Records, GWR has disqualified Ghanaian chef Faila Abdul-Razak’s attempt to set a new record. Faila Abdul-Razak had set out to achieve the record…
Katsina State Government handed over fifteen repaired vehicles to a representative of the police command on Wednesday. At a brief ceremony held at the Katsina…
The Lagos State Government has urged traders to refrain from selling their goods on the side of the road, in front of buildings, or on…
In a desperate attempt to feed themselves, a crowd of people broke into a government-run food storage facility in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, taking large…
Wisdom Anucha, a lecturer at Abia State University, has announced his upcoming wedding date after his proposal to his fiancée, Grace, went viral on Valentine’s…
Famous Nollywood actor and comedian Mr John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has passed away after a brief illness. According to reports, he died…
Dr. William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, urges Christians to use their offerings to help those in need rather than giving…
Residents of Zaria took desperate measures to obtain food on Friday, when they stopped and looted a truck carrying foodstuffs from BUA company. The truck,…
Popular comic Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji Tomori, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, is dead. News of Sisi Quadri’s death was announced on Facebook by his…
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In a move that is sure to shake up the administration at the University of Osun, Awobifa has been appointed as the new acting registrar.…
President Tinubu has directed all cement manufacturers to revert to the previous price of cement, following a recent hike in prices. Minister of Works, Senator…
President Tinubu has strongly criticized the NLC’s decision to strike just nine months into his administration, calling it ‘unacceptable.’ Tinubu also said the NLC do…
The Association of Table Waters Producers has warned that the price of pure water may rise to N100 per sachet, citing the high cost of…
According to Dr. Akin Gabriel, a clinical psychologist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, more young Nigerians aged 16 are seeking treatment for mental health…
Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, sons of President Tinubu, will accompany him on a state visit to Doha, Qatar on March 2-3. The delegation will consist…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the suspension of its two-day nationwide protest. The decision was made on Tuesday evening, following negotiations with the…
On Tuesday, in a show of support, police officers were seen handing out biscuits and water to protestors gathered in Alausa, Lagos. Their gesture was…
A building under construction in the vicinity of the Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State, has collapsed. The incident occurred on Monday evening, resulting in…
Comedian Seyi Law has denied claims that he urged people to vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu for president. Seyi Law said this in ‘The Honest…
Thousands of people have gathered across Nigeria for the NLC’s nationwide protest against hunger and poverty. The protests have kicked off in major cities, with…
Economic hardship and other grievances have prompted the NLC to stage a protest in Lagos, despite a heavy security presence. The NLC is demanding action…
In a last-ditch attempt to avert a nationwide strike, the Federal Government met with the Nigeria Labour Congress. However, the meeting ended without an agreement,…
Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of the late rapper Mohbad, has shared new details about her husband’s death. She alleges that he was bullied prior to…
In the run-up to the planned nationwide protests against economic hardship, President Bola Tinubu has called an emergency meeting with the leadership of the NLC…
Following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that President Tinubu has ordered the full implementation…
In the lead-up to the scheduled nationwide protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, 65 Civil Society Organizations have withdrawn their support, led by the…
Despite a warning from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, the human rights group ‘Take It Back Movement’ went ahead with its planned…
In a statement, the APC expressed its condolences to the families of Comfort Adebanjo, a member of the party, and six other people who lost…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore met with Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leaders to discuss plans for nationwide protests against hardship and inflation in Nigeria, which…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has chosen Comrade Oberaifo Udoh as its nominee for the upcoming Edo State governorship race. Udoh is a long-time member…
Controversial singer Portable has taken to social media to share an exchange of messages between himself and actress Laide Bakare on Instagram. In his post,…
Residents of Dormanlong Bridge in Fadeyi, Lagos, expressed their fear and frustration as an oil tanker overturned in the area, spilling engine oil and disrupting…
The funeral of former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu took place in his hometown of Owo, Ondo State. The funeral was attended by numerous dignitaries,…
A raid by the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Command on KWASU has resulted in the arrest of 48 students and two other individuals on suspicion of…
In an effort to address food insecurity, Nigeria Customs Service begins selling seized rice to the public. The sale is part of the Federal government’s…
An Islamic cleric has sparked controversy by making a derogatory remark about First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s faith. Many have criticized the cleric’s comments as being…
Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has returned to Nigeria to bury his mother, who passed away recently. Igboho’s spokesman Olayomi Koiki announced…
The Lagos State Government has explained that the Ikeja Computer Village was originally designated as a residential area, and that the proposed relocation to Katangua…
In Lagos Island, a three-storey building under construction at the intersection of Isalegangan Street and Itafaji Market collapsed on Wednesday. The cause of the collapse…
The Nigerian government has reportedly blocked foreign exchange access for Binance, OctaFX, and other foreign exchanges. This action is intended to prevent the alleged manipulation…
On Wednesday, the body of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, was flown to Akure from Ibadan ahead of his funeral. The governor’s death…
In an effort to alleviate food insecurity and hardship in Nigeria, the NCS has announced plans to distribute seized food items to citizens. These items…
The Nigerian government has warned cement companies to lower prices or risk losing their monopoly, as it considers lifting the ban on cement imports. This…
AEDC has announced that it may disconnect power to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as well as several ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), due to…
The African Action Congress (AAC) party has formally requested an apology from President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its treatment of AAC’s 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele…
The Ohaneze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo organization, has issued a statement advising Igbo people not to participate in protests against the current economic hardship. The…
A tragic incident occurred at the Obafemi Awolowo University Zoological Park, when a Veterinary Technologist was k!lled by a nine-year-old lion. The staff member, Olabode…
In a strongly worded statement, former Minister Solomon Dalung accused the Presidency of attempting to deflect blame for the country’s economic problems onto former President…
A dispute between a student and his teachers at Agbara Grammar School in Ogun State reportedly turned violent, leading to an alleged ass@ult of the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed charges against journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore and co-defendant Olawale Bakare, who were accused of treason by…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, says that the current generation is facing many challenges, but their perseverance will eventually lead to better days.…
Tragedy struck in Plateau State on Sunday when the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sylvanus Namang, was killed by suspected gunmen. According…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is confident that his political camp’s new alliances will give them an advantage in the 2027…
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has announced a significant salary increase for all staff members, with a 50% increase across the board. An…
On February 17, popular Nigerian rapper Shallipopi and Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, were involved in a serious car accident. Both individuals survived the collision…
The African Movement for Freedom and Justice has called on the Osun State Government to immediately reverse its decision to charge job seekers a N2000…
Nigerian singer Portable was robbed at his music studio in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, early on Saturday morning. The singer took to his Instagram to share…
Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, said the people who chanted “Emilokan” (it’s my turn) to support President Tinubu during the 2023 elections are now…
PDP governors have called on President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC to either find long-term solutions to Nigeria’s problems, or step aside and allow…
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that eight individuals suspected of kidnapping children and teachers of the Apostolic Faith School in Emure-Ekiti have been…
As economic hardship in Nigeria continues to worsen, the price of staple foods such as spaghetti, eggs, sardines, and butter has increased significantly. The rising…
At the BRICS summit in 2023, Egypt joined four other countries – Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates – in becoming new…
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a two-day mass protest on February 27 and 28, 2024. The protest is in…
According to Omoyele Sowore, the leader of the #RevolutionNow movement, the August 2019 protest marked a turning point in public understanding of the need for…
The Federal Government says Nigeria does not need to import food items from other countries, and that it can achieve food self-sufficiency and even become…
President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, his son-in-law, as Managing Director and CEO of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). The appointment was…
The House of Representatives has called for an end to the practice of sports betting in Nigeria, citing concerns about its harmful effects on society.…
A coalition of traditional leaders from Northern Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, has warned President Tinubu of the potential for popular revolt due…
Elders from the Eastern Region of Nigeria converged on the gravesite of Nnamdi Kanu’s parents in Umuahia, pleading for his release. Their prayerful vigil at…
The Joint Action Front (JAF) has issued a call to action, urging Nigerians to take to the streets in protest of President Bola Tinubu’s policies,…
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian government has decided to drop the case against activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore had been…
A lecturer at Abia State University, Anucha Wisdom, surprised his fiancée by proposing to her in her classroom on Wednesday. PurpleWorld gathered that the proposal…
Residents of Ughelli in Delta State have taken to the streets en masse to protest against police brutality and the extortion of Nigerian youth by…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a final-year student of Adekunle Ajasin University for killing a female student of the same university. The suspect…
President Tinubu honored the Super Eagles team with the national award of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in recognition of their performance…
Following the arrival of the Super Eagles at the Federal Capital Territory, after their second-place finish at the just concluded African Cup of Nations final,…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has declared total support for the protest against oppressive verification policies issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has said that it is an insult to Nigerians for the Federal Government to…
The Ivorians won 2-1 against Nigeria, courtesy of goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller who helped The Elephants clinch their third AFCON trophy. Here…
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their performance in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, held…
Ivory Coast has defeated Nigeria in the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations final. William Troost Ekong gave Nigeria the lead in the 37th minute of…
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