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The housing market is starting to cool down, and that could usher in a good opportunity for homebuyers, Zillow said. The percentage of home listings that had a price cut jumped to 9.2% in the week ending September 16. That tops the 7.9% rate for the comparable period in 2019 and is "unusually high," Zillow said. The US housing market is starting...
A resilient economy is going to save the stock market with a year-end rally looking likely, according to Ed Yardeni.Yardeni said that because third-quarter GDP is running ahead of analyst expectations, corporate earnings results should be strong."We see a yearend Santa Claus rally back to 4600, or close to that level," Ed Yardeni said.Strong corporate earnings are set to...
AN ANNOYING neighbour has been stealing electricity for his new restaurant using a brazen extension cord trick. The clip went viral on TikTok earlier this year when Hamza, the unlucky business owner, showed the cheeky stealing happening in plain sight.   TikTok/@hamzainvests TikTok/@hamzainvests The three minute clip begins with the TikToker showing us a long blue extension cord going from outside his building...
WHILE most people visit a theme park expecting a fun day out, some unlucky souls get more than they bargained for. Some of the world’s worst rollercoaster tragedies have seen people lose their limbs and even their lives. Universal News & SportTen people were on board the Tsunami ride at M&Ds theme park when the carriages fell to the ground Humunga Kowabunga,...
Currently trending is Illebaye and Mercy who were the last two contestant for the N120m prize yesterday at the final round of Big Brother Naija All Stars. Illebaye won the prize with much gap which shows how strong her fan base is and being crowned the winner of the All-Star edition of the show against a former winner, Mercy isn’t...
The Big Brother Naija All stars reality TV show has finally come to an end, with Super star Ilebaye Precious Odiniya crowned the winner of the show. Illebaye got 30.08% of the total votes with Mercy coming second in place with a total vote of 23.48% and the rest was shared among Adekunle, Pere, CeeC and Cross. At the age of...
Diezani Alison-Madueke Lands in London Court over Bribery Charges. A former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London over charges of bribery offences.The former minister had on August 22 been charged to court by the United Kingdom (UK) government over an alleged £100,000 bribe. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said...
Nasarawa State Governor Election Petition Tribunal has declared  Rt.Hon Davematics David E Ombugadu of PDP as the winner of Nasarawa State Governorship Election held in MarchThe tribunal in its ruling declared the election of Gov Abdullahi Sule of APC as null and voidMore details later  Source
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Bola Tinubu’s promise to add N25,000 to the salary of low-grade workers for only six months, amidst the unbearable cost of living, is an insult. The party also added that the promised cash transfer programme to an additional 15 million vulnerable households, would be another conduit pipe to divert public funds to...
The Federal Government, on Sunday, met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol. Rising from the meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday night, said part of...
 The Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, nullified the victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule.   The three-man panel led by Justice Ezekiel Ajayi, while delivering the judgment via zoom, said Emmanuel Ombudagu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is the winner.   Ezekiel maintained that the petitioner was able to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt for alleged over voting, disruption of votes, among other irregularities. Ex-Governors...
 The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described fuel subsidy as an organised crime.   Obi, on Monday, said this while speaking on Arise TV ‘The Morning Show’ on what approach he would have taken differently in resolving the looming strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.   “Fuel subsidy is organised crime. I said it...
The election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has been nullified by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The tribunal also declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Ombugadu, as the duly elected elected governor of the state. READ ALSO:Gov Sule dissolves cabinet ahead of second term inauguration in Nasarawa In...
Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum, appeared in court in London on Monday to answer to allegations that she accepted financial bribes. According to a report by Reuters on Monday, other charges against the former minister included acquiring expensive items, taking private flights, and using opulent houses in Britain in exchange for granting oil contracts. Alison-Madueke was arrested in London...
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja In a heartfelt message on the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated the nation’s citizens while passionately advocating for unity, peace, and harmony to propel the country towards progress and prosperity. Minister Audu passionately implored Nigerians from all walks of life to wholeheartedly embrace President Bola...
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Governor Ugwumba Uche Nwosu has urged Nigerians to remain united as the country marks her 63rd Independence Day anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by him in Abuja to felicitate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary. Nwosu who is an APC stalwart says Nigeria has come a...
President Bola Tinubu has announced an additional N25,000 wage increase for low-grade workers for the next six months. The president said this in his nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of events marking Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary celebration. “Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months for civil servants described as average low-grade Workers shall receive an additional N25,000 per month. The president said this in his nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of events marking Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary celebration. “Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing...
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 1st October 2023 – Black Market & CBN Rate. GoldenNewsNg has obtained the official Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, along with the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please keep in mind that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply...
A commercial keke rider who went viral for returning a passenger’s N15 million which he found in his tricycle, has revealed that the owner offered to train him in school. Auwalu Salisu said the Chadian businessman who gave him N400,000 for returning the money, promised to train him from Senior Secondary one (SS1) till he completes High school. He revealed that...
Big Brother Naija contestant, Adekunle Olopade has informed his colleague, Cross that he dreamt he won the ‘All Stars’ edition of the reality show. The former banker shared his interesting dream with Cross on Saturday night, moments before the finale party. Cross, Mercy, CeeC, Ilebaye, Adekunle and Pere are the finalists and today, Sunday, October 1, 2023, the winner will be...
Apparently, in response to criticisms about his choice of appointees largely coming from one part of the country, President Bola Tinubu has declared that his appointments shall continue to be in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) with fairness toward all parts of the country. Tinubu, who disclosed this on Sunday morning in his maiden Independence Day...
Nigerian youths across political parties in Nigeria have implored the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to relocate the Kano Division of the Court of Appeal entertaining the governorship election case to Abuja. The youths operating under auspices of Stand Up Nigeria condemned alleged intimidation of members of the Kano state governorship election petitions tribunal.  They...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 63rd Independence Anniversary broadcast on Sunday, said Monetary Policy shall be for the benefit of all and not the exclusive province of the wealthy. He said this would be possible with the ongoing thorough house cleaning at the Central Bank of Nigeria. Also, the President said that the findings of the probe of the Central...
The Confederation of Africa Football has appointed Algerian referee, Gamouh Youcef for Rivers United’s CAF Confederation Cup return leg clash against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. The encounter is billed for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. The match will kick-start at 4pm. Youcef will be assisted by fellow countrymen, Adel Abane (Assistant Referee 1) and Hamza Bouzit (Asistant Referee 2). Another Algerian,...
The army said that Operation UDO KA II wishes to reassure the good people of the South-East of its unwavering resolve and commitment to restore lasting peace in the region. ...
The catholic prelate thanked the Pope for the honour done to the diocese, which included the elevation of three priests to Monsignors. ...
Not3s Lyrics The official lyrics for Offering by Not3s can be found below. This song is the third track on Not3s new EP, Son Of The Soil. RELATED: Read 'Who Dey 4 U' Lyrics by Not3s Not3s - Offering Lyrics Yeah yeah yeahAnywhere you wan' go, I'll take you thereWith no fareWe can dine uptown let's goMayfair I don't fear If they caught...
The much-anticipated Big Brother Naija All Stars grand finale is just around the corner, and the excitement reached fever pitch at the Saturday after party on September 30. Evicted housemates brought the house down with their jaw-dropping looks and infectious energy as they rallied behind the Top 6. The All Stars brought their A-game to the party, serving up some...
Seven years after its rollout in Nigeria, 61.9million, representing 28.07 per cent of the 220.7million telecoms subscribers in Nigeria are on the 4G network, as of August, 2023, the latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed. This represents an increase of 3.91 per cent, compared to 53.3million  subscribers, representing 24.16 per cent, recorded in July 2023, the...
Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the president and CEO of QatarEnergy, Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, has highlighted the importance of harmonising energy security, affordability and sustainability in the quest for an equitable and realistic energy transition. In remarks at the ministerial Plenary Meeting, as part of Tokyo’s Green Transformation Week, Al-Kaabi expressed firm belief that, “a balanced energy...
Following the kidnap of about 25 choristers of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke-Igan, Akure, Ondo State capital at the weekend by gunmen, the Regional Superintendent of CAC, Odubanjo Regional Headquarters, Pastor Benjamin Akanmu, has revealed that the abductors are currently demanding a N50 million ransom in exchange for the victims. According to the pastor, the abductors demanded the ransom...
The Ogun State police command has reacted to a report that three pupils were kidnapped from Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta. The command denied the report which it said was being circulated online in the wake of Friday, September 29, 2023. The police said that the online report that “three pupils of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta were kidnapped”...
Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2.              On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers.  Without them, there would be no...
President Bola Tinubu has said that the report of the Special Investigator mandated to look into the affairs of the Central Bank of Nigeria will be ready soon. In his address to the nation to commemorate the 63rd independence anniversary on Sunday, President Tinubu recalled his pledge to undertake a thorough investigation of CBN, adding that the process was under way. He...
Tinubu said the provisional wage increment will be paid to workers for the next six months. ...
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Nigeria warns international entities supporting banditry-linked illegal mining. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to form a multi-agency task force against illegal mining. A deadline was set for illegal miners to change their status and comply with regulations. ...
FROM horror beheadings to the gang-rape of teen girls, a city in India has become a blood-soaked war zone plagued by ethnic violence. Hundreds of people have been brutally killed after clashes erupted in Manipur in May. AFPHundreds of people have been brutally killed after clashes erupted in Manipur in May ReutersThe divide between Kukis and Meiteis runs deep with devastating consequences ReutersFresh...
CHINA’S bid to build a new “Red Empire” has left the world with a sea of roads to nowhere and half-built bridges. Xi Jinping unveiled the world’s most ambitious infrastructure project 10 years ago this month – wooing Asia, Africa and the Middle East with bold promises. AFP AlamyThe Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya was halted in 2019 after China...
 ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023   Dear Compatriots,   It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.   On this solemn...
 The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), say its members will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the planned indefinite nationwide strike. The labour had threatened to go on an indefinite nationwide strike from October 3 over the removal of the petrol subsidy by the federal government and its attendant impacts on Nigerians. Specifically, the labour is asking the government...
Workers adjudged to be low-grade in the civil service are to receive additional N25,000 monthly for the next six months, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced. The President made the announcement in his Independence Day national broadcast on Sunday morning. The president, who re-echoed his inauguration speech that bold reforms were necessary to place the country on the path of prosperity...
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on as the country marked its 63rd Independence Day. The address was the first since Tinubu became President on May 29, but there have been widespread discontent amongst Nigerians as the economy plummeted with rising inflation, after the removal of fuel subsidy. During the inauguration, President Tinubu declared that there...
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government is currently engaging the World Bank on a fresh $1.5 billion loan. The loan is titled ‘Nigeria Human Capital for Opportunities and Empowerment (HOPE)’ based on information obtained from the website of the Washington-based institution. The objective of the loan is “to strengthen systems for improved delivery of basic education and primary health services in...
The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ilorin has nullified the election of Miss Rukayat Shittu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). 26-year-old Miss Shittu was declared winner of the Owode-Onire constituency of Asa Local Government Area in the March 18, 2023 state House of Assembly election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Abdullahi Yinusa Magaji, swiftly filed a petition against her victory...
Famous Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson, aka BNXN, has disclosed that he quit singing after gaining admission into the university. He said it was the inspiration he got from Burna Boy and British rapper, J Hus’ songs that took him back to making music. BNXN disclosed this in Hip TV’s programme, Trending, hosted by reality star, KimOprah. “When I got into the university,...
Nigeria hits 63. We give thanks for this feat. Nigeria is a great nation, blessed to the core with all sorts of resources. The sad fact remains that we are yet to attain our full potential as the Giant of Africa. Since 1960, Nigeria has experienced a whole lot of political theories as a result of our independence from the British....
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate has crashed to N810 as Black Market Traders maintain rates above N1000, Saturday Morning, 30th September 2023. GoldenNewsNg reports that in a day of wild swings, the foreign exchange market saw the dollar rate in the investors’ and exporters’ window reach unprecedented heights, hitting a staggering N810.78 per $1 on Thursday. However, it wasn’t all uphill...
As the grand finale of BBNaija All Stars takes center stage today, many Nigerians and viewers of the popular reality show are eagerly waiting to see who will emerge the winner. Recall that last Sunday’s live eviction show bid an emotional farewell to three formidable contestants– Venita, Soma, and Angel – leaving six housemates who have masterfully maneuvered through the...
Famous Nigerian content creator and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has reacted to the response of the Nigeria Police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi over the use of an expensive phone by a female officer. Recall that Adejobi had on Friday, shared a photo of a female officer and the secretary to the Inspector General of Police...
Manchester United legend, Peter Schmeichel has slammed midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat for his performance against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Schmeichel called out the Moroccan international for his grave mistake in the Premier League tie, saying Amrabat gave a silly foul. Man United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Eagles after Joachim Andersen’s free-kick goal in the first half. Amrabat,...
*Mount pressure on Saraki to vie for chairmanship  *Wike’s camp favours Ortom, Gana Chuks Okocha in AbujaGovernors and members of the National Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have commenced moves to rescue the party from its present docility since the suspension of its National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, THISDAY has learnt.Investigation also revealed that some...
According to the minister, the president is determined to ensure that those on the national social register are truly poor and live under one dollar per day. ...
These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. PDP charges Tinubu, APC to come clean on president’s academic records The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to come clean on his purported academic records from the Chicago State University (CSU) if they do not have anything to hide...
A military operation is been conducted by Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in search of the abducted Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon Mathew Abo. DAILY POST recalls that Hon Abo was kidnapped last Sunday by some gunmen, who invaded his house at Zaki Biam in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. A family source disclosed that his...
A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has urged the Ministry of Health to sanction the leadership of the Maitama General Hospital over the death of one Greatness Olorunfemi. Saraki said the leadership of the hospital allegedly violated the law by refusing to admit Olorunfemi, who was in need of medical attention. Olorunfemi was robbed and thrown out of a one-chance vehicle...
Segun JamesThe presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recent general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said Nigeria needs political officeholders who have an identity and authentic credentials. Obi said this in the United States where there is an ongoing case on President Bola Tinubu’s academic record.Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Symposium at Princeton University, US at the...
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