Nigeria News Story

On the Indonesian island of Flores, relics of an early human species that measured roughly 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) in height were found by scientists twenty years ago.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:02:00 +0000

On the Indonesian island of Flores, relics of an early human species that measured roughly 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) in height were found by scientists twenty years ago. According to a recent study, the miniature Homo floresiensis—dubbed "Hobbits" after the fictional characters in The Lord of the Rings—may have been considerably shorter in the past.

A day after longstanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina quit and left the nation following weeks of deadly conflict, Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

A day after longstanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina quit and left the nation following weeks of deadly conflict, Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved. Protest organizers who are students are set to meet with army authorities, adamant that they will not submit to a government run by the military.

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has been granted the national scale issuer ratings of AA+(NG) and A1+(NG), respectively, by GCR Ratings (GCR).

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:17:00 +0000

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has been granted the national scale issuer ratings of AA+(NG) and A1+(NG), respectively, by GCR Ratings (GCR). The national scale long-term issue rating of AA+(NG) assigned to each of Dangote Industries Funding Plc's Series 1 NGN10.5Bn Tranche A and NGN177.1Bn Tranche B Bonds, as well as Series 2 NGN112.4Bn Senior Unsecured Bond, was also confirmed by GCR in a recent report. The ratings' previous stable outlook has been changed to evolving. As stated by GCR, "the ratings were affirmed on the prospects of robust earnings expectation from the other businesses and significant growth in earnings following the commencement of operations at the new petrochemical refinery."

Following weeks of protest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:22:00 +0000

Following weeks of protest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, according to the head of Bangladesh's army. According to her assistant, she escaped Dhaka, the capital, via helicopter. General Waker-Uz-Zaman also announces that an interim administration would be established to administer the nation in a speech to the people.

The organizers of the nationwide demonstration against hardship, including human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, former vice president Abubakar Atiku, and others, have pointed to President Bola Tinubu's insincere response to the protest, which is now in its fourth day

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:40:00 +0000

The organizers of the nationwide demonstration against hardship, including human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, former vice president Abubakar Atiku, and others, have pointed to President Bola Tinubu's insincere response to the protest, which is now in its fourth day. Recall that the demonstrators had requested that the President address the nation and abide by their 15-point demand in order for the demonstrations to halt.

General Ibrahim Babangida, the former president of the military, has distanced himself from a tweet that suggested he favored military dictatorship over democratic governance

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:14:00 +0000

General Ibrahim Babangida, the former president of the military, has distanced himself from a tweet that suggested he favored military dictatorship over democratic governance. General Babangida reaffirmed his commitment to democratic rather than military government in a statement issued from his media office in Minna, which was signed by Mahmud Abdullahi. As a result, he called on all Nigerians to not only support democracy but also ensure its success.

Just two days after it was announced that a plea deal that purportedly would have eliminated the death penalty had been negotiated with the man accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001 attacks and two accomplices, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled the agreements.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:41:00 +0000

Just two days after it was announced that a plea deal that purportedly would have eliminated the death penalty had been negotiated with the man accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001 attacks and two accomplices, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled the agreements. The transactions, involving Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is thought to be among al-Qaeda head Osama bin Laden's most trusted lieutenants, were canceled on Friday after upsetting some of the victims' family.

Cardi B, an American rapper, has announced that she is expecting her third child

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:04:00 +0000

Cardi B, an American rapper, has announced that she is expecting her third child. On Thursday, the 31-year-old celebrity announced the news on Instagram, showing off her growing baby bulge and expressing her happiness for the new phase of her life. The news was made only one day after Cardi B, 32, filed for divorce from her spouse of six years, Offset.

At a few nonviolent rallies near Eagle Square's perimeter in the Three Arms Zone of Abuja on Thursday, fully armed Nigerian police officers and men opened fire with tear gas canisters

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:05:00 +0000

At a few nonviolent rallies near Eagle Square's perimeter in the Three Arms Zone of Abuja on Thursday, fully armed Nigerian police officers and men opened fire with tear gas canisters. The National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Presidential Villa, the Federal Secretariat, and the Head of Service are all housed in the Three Arms Zone, which is also home to Eagle Square.

Both the organizers and the primary security agency, the police, have stood their ground

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Both the organizers and the primary security agency, the police, have stood their ground as the planned statewide protest against hunger gets underway today. The former has insisted on a street march, while the latter has stuck to its position of keeping the protest contained to pre-designated locations.

Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, a veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, has passed away

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:17:00 +0000

Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, a veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, has passed away. The legendary singer reportedly passed away on Tuesday night following a performance at a function on Lagos' Banana Island. She was seventy-two. It was reported that Onwenu had collapsed during her performance at Emzor Pharmaceuticals' owner Stella Okoli's birthday celebration.

The Federal Government has proclaimed all 256 of its detention facilities nationally to be "red zones," whose sanctity cannot be violated under any circumstances,

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:11:00 +0000

The Federal Government has proclaimed all 256 of its detention facilities nationally to be "red zones," whose sanctity cannot be violated under any circumstances, ahead of the anticipated statewide protests against bad governance that are scheduled to begin on August 1. Hailey Nababa, the Controller General of Corrections (CGC), issued the warning in an Abuja statement on Tuesday.

The new minimum wage bill has been signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:09:00 +0000

The new minimum wage bill has been signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new minimum salary of N70,000 was signed into law by Tinubu, the Federal Executive Council's (FEC) meeting chairman, at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja.The new minimum salary of N70,000 was agreed upon yesterday by Organized Labor and the Federal government.

Former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo has severed his political ties to both the party and Peter Obi

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:32:00 +0000

Former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo has severed his political ties to both the party and Peter Obi, its nominee for president in 2023. The decision was made by lawyer and seasoned Nollywood actor Okonkwo on July 27, 2024, and it was made in response to Obi's inability to address ongoing internal conflicts within the Labour Party. Okonkwo's statement was posted on social media.

Market women in Lagos have been encouraged by Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos State, to prevent their children from taking part in the planned hunger protest on August 1.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:56:00 +0000

Market women in Lagos have been encouraged by Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos State, to prevent their children from taking part in the planned hunger protest on August 1. Speaking to Yoruba market women on Sunday, Tinubu-Ojo urged them to caution their kids about the risks of participating in the #ENdBadGovernance demonstration.

Renowned comedian and skit creator Denilson Igwe has opened up about his disagreement with his former partner, Mark Angel.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:49:00 +0000

Renowned comedian and skit creator Denilson Igwe has opened up about his disagreement with his former partner, Mark Angel. Igwe hinted in a teaser for the next edition of the podcast "The Honest Bunch" that he broke up with Mark after discovering that he was lying to both of them and the other crew members. He stated that he was the one who launched Mark Angel Comedy and was responsible for filming the material that Mark posted on Facebook in the beginning. However, he did not know when the Facebook page began to generate revenue.

Two well-known activists stated over the weekend that there will be no turning back from the action in the face of mounting opposition from young people around the nation who are dissatisfied with the status of the economy and the planned nationwide protest that is set to begin on Thursday, August 1.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:28:00 +0000

Two well-known activists stated over the weekend that there will be no turning back from the action in the face of mounting opposition from young people around the nation who are dissatisfied with the status of the economy and the planned nationwide protest that is set to begin on Thursday, August 1. The two activists, Mr. Deji Adeyanju and Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), claimed to be speaking for their organizations. Adeyanju is the representative of worried Nigerians, while Adegboruwa stands for the Take It Back Movement. This happened at the same time that several significant regional organizations disagreed on the protest: Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ohanaeze Ndigbo (South-East), Afenifere (South-West), and Yoruba Council of Elders (South-West). Important religious organizations in the nation also expressed their opinions, stating that the demonstration may cause them to regret

The "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" that occurred at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony, which infuriated some conservatives and received mixed reactions, were the subject of complaints from French bishops on Saturday.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:41:00 +0000

The "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" that occurred at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony, which infuriated some conservatives and received mixed reactions, were the subject of complaints from French bishops on Saturday. In a statement, the French Bishops' Conference claimed that the opening had provided "wonderful moments of beauty, joy, rich emotions, and was universally praised." The bishops expressed their profound regret that there were instances of ridicule and scorn of Christianity during the ceremony. The event included a piece dubbed "Festivity," however they did not mention any particular scenarios. It started with a group seated at a table, including numerous drag queens, which was evocative of the Last Supper—the last meal that Jesus is supposed to have had with his apostles.

Many movie actors and filmmakers in Rivers State, where the deceased millionaire kidnapper Henry Odenigbo wielded sway as an actor and film producer until meeting his Waterloo on July 4 in Lagos, reacted with fear, horror, and incredulity.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:12:00 +0000

Many movie actors and filmmakers in Rivers State, where the deceased millionaire kidnapper Henry Odenigbo wielded sway as an actor and film producer until meeting his Waterloo on July 4 in Lagos, reacted with fear, horror, and incredulity. Called Ode by his friends, he was the mastermind behind a group of nine kidnappers that preyed on affluent Lagos residents. Following a gunfight with the police in the Ladipo, Mushin neighborhood of Lagos, they were slain. The late kidnapper, who owned Aso-Rich Production in Port-Harcourt, was regarded as one of the major investors of film projects in Rivers during his lifetime. However, state filmmakers were unaware that Ode was a mastermind behind kidnappings.

No administration, according to President Bola Tinubu, will support protests that result in the loss of life or property.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:33:00 +0000

No administration, according to President Bola Tinubu, will support protests that result in the loss of life or property. At the Presidential Villa in Abuja, he also had separate talks with traditional rulers and governors chosen on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in an attempt to quell the protest. Given the already volatile circumstances in the nation, the governors of the APC had advised against the protest and begged the organizers to call it off before the president met with them. The President's announcement coincided with a warning from the Department of State Services (DSS) against a nationwide protest over the hardships facing the nation, as well as an expression of worry from Defense Headquarters (DHQ) regarding the risk that violent groups might hijack the protest.

Meta Platforms, Inc. and Google Nigeria have been fined $150 million and $200 million, respectively, by the tax authorities in the states of Osun and Delta.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:25:00 +0000

Meta Platforms, Inc. and Google Nigeria have been fined $150 million and $200 million, respectively, by the tax authorities in the states of Osun and Delta. The precise withholding tax (WHT) that was allegedly withheld from performers and content providers in the two states between 2020 and the present is the subject of the fine. This is written in two different letters that are signed by the executive chairs of the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) in Osun and Delta States, respectively, Messrs. Sola Adewunmi and Solomon Ighrakpata. Additional signatures on the letters came from Ademola Odetunde, Chief Operating Officer of LafriquePromedia Ltd., the states' revenue collecting entity.

At the Bordeaux Stadium in France on Thursday, the Super Falcons were defeated 1-0 by Brazil in their opening 2024 Olympic match.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:51:00 +0000

At the Bordeaux Stadium in France on Thursday, the Super Falcons were defeated 1-0 by Brazil in their opening 2024 Olympic match. The match was close. In their opening Olympic match of the year, Brazil defeated the Super Falcons with a goal by Gabi Nunes in the 37th minute.

On Thursday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) voiced concerns on the possibility that violent groups could take over the upcoming nationwide demonstration against hardship.

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:36:00 +0000

On Thursday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) voiced concerns on the possibility that violent groups could take over the upcoming nationwide demonstration against hardship. The DHQ went on to say that intelligence sources indicate the rally is a ruse to mimic the events in Kenya. During an Abuja press briefing, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this information. According to him, there are parallels between the upcoming protest and the unresolved, violent events in Kenya. He informed reporters, "There are strong indications that unscrupulous elements plan to hijack the process, leading to anarchy." But he also said that the military will act to stop violent incidents and will not allow the country to fall into anarchy.

Senator Abubakar Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, revealed yesterday that the federal government is bolstering an agricultural mechanization program called the "Greener Hope National Agricultural Productivity and Large Scale Mechanization Support Programme" with a $1 billion facility from private sector financing

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:08:00 +0000

Senator Abubakar Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, revealed yesterday that the federal government is bolstering an agricultural mechanization program called the "Greener Hope National Agricultural Productivity and Large Scale Mechanization Support Programme" with a $1 billion facility from private sector financing, amidst a nationwide protest looming over hunger and hardship across the nation. During a courtesy visit to the Ministry's Abuja headquarters, Kyari disclosed this during an introductory statement delivered by Prince Samuel Samuel, Chairman of Origin Tech Group. In order to promote agricultural mechanization and ensure food sufficiency in the nation, he claims that the program was designed by Messrs. Origin Nigeria Ltd. with input from the Ministry and authorized by the Federal Executive Council at its meeting on June 25, 2024.

Celine Dion is expected to receive an incredible $2 million (about N3 billion) for her one-time comeback performance during the Paris Olympic opening ceremony

osa4us@gmail.com (A.O.A) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:56:00 +0000

Celine Dion is expected to receive an incredible $2 million (about N3 billion) for her one-time comeback performance during the Paris Olympic opening ceremony. The 56-year-old singer took a hiatus from her profession in 2022 following her neurological disease, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) diagnosis. Right now, Celine Dion is getting ready to take the stage once more in France, where she will only play one song. Celine is "getting ready to take the stage Friday," a source told TMZ, adding she will receive $2 million for her appearance.