Captured Kingpin A Link to the Factcheck: https://prnigeria.com/2024/06/01/fact-check-baleri-captured/ Reports emerged recently that troops of the Niger Republic captured a notorious bandit kingpin known as Kachalla Baleri. However, local sources have raised concerns, suggesting that the captured individual differs from the notoriously known Baleri in Nigeria. PRNigeria conducted a fact-check to verify the identity of the

Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed what he loves about being a Nigerian. The former Arsenal star said Nigerians have unique mannerisms which make them stand out. He added that Nigerians are “so loud,” especially the Yorubas. Iwobi stated this in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, London, United Kingdom. The host

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that the 1996 African champions are targeting at least a draw when they face off with African powerhouse Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7.  Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was thrown wide open after

The two main labour unions in Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike as from Monday over what they terms as a disagreement on a new minimum wage with the government. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) both had issued warnings on Friday that they would proceed with the strike shoulkd

NITDA According to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria will be hosting the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in 2025. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head,Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, made the announcement in a statement in Abuja on friday. Umar said that the Director-General of NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, and Ms Trixie

CBN Headquarters National Assembly Suspends Amendment of CBN Act The National Assembly Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has decided to pause the amendment process for the bill titled “An Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act No. 7 of 2007.” This decision was made to allow for more consultations amid

Crude Oil Theft By Abdulsalam Mahmud, The fight against the smuggling of petroleum products out of the country is about taking a new dimension; one which the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, will spearhead warts and all. Statutorily a law enforcement focusing on revenue generation, the NCS has joined the combat fray, with full readiness to

The Minister of Works, David Umahi FG Allocates N7.13bn for Compensation on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, announced yesterday that the federal government has allocated N7.13 billion for compensation to those affected by the ongoing demolitions for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This sum is in addition to the N2.7

Kimberly-Clark, manufacturer of the popular Huggies diapers, is reportedly finalising plans to close its $100 million production facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. According to an anonymous source cited by Nairametics, the plant has been grappling with severe production shortages from late 2023 into 2024. The insider blamed the unfortunately development on high costs of energy and

Nigerian DisCos Outstanding Bill: DisCos Threaten to Disconnect Customers, Gives Deadline The Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has threatened to disconnect customers who fail to pay their outstanding bills, latest by June 3, 2024. The threat is contained in a statement issued by the company on Friday. According to the statement signed by the Acting Managing

Last updated: 5 hours ago This performance, featuring dancers from Brussels, Paris, and Senegal, is part of the Art 2gether festival by Europalia, celebrating the end of Belgium's Presidency of the European Council. After a month of rehearsals, the dancers showcased movements inspired by hip-hop, break dance, and Afro-influenced styles. Meanwhile, in Yare, Venezuela, hundreds

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Africa Needs $402.2bn Annually for Structural Development – AfDB The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa needs to close a financing gap of about $402.2 billion annually to fast-track its structural transformation by 2030. Adesina spoke during the presentation of the 2024 African Economic Outlook (AEO) report