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A Nigerian POS agent recently shared a shocking experience where she approved a ₦70,000 withdrawal for a customer, only for the money to remain in the customer’s account despite showing approval on her machine. In a post that has been trending on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the pos agent recounted her ordeal. POS agent recounts transaction error involving customer’s account. She explained that two customers approached her shop and requested her assistance in checking their account balance. After verifying, one of them requested a withdrawal of ₦70,000, which she processed and handed over to them. However, minutes…

Former presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have expressed their condolences to the victims of the Enugu tanker explosion. According to reports, a petrol tanker overturned at Ugwu Onyeama in Enugu North, Enugu State, on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of about 15 people. The incident occurred just a week after nearly 100 people lost their lives while attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen petrol tanker at Ditto Junction in Suleja, Niger State. In his condolence message on Saturday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for an investigation…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a shipment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, hidden inside a duvet and destined for export to the United Kingdom via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This was revealed in a statement by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. Two suspects, Adakole Sunday and Austin Balogun, were arrested on January 21, 2025, in connection with the shipment, which contained six parcels of the psychoactive drug weighing 3.5 kilograms. During interrogation, Austin Balogun admitted to receiving ₦700,000 for facilitating the shipment, claiming most of…

A lady narrated her encounter with highway robbers at 7:25 a.m., who forced her to choose between her life and her iPhone, along with other valuables. She shared the experience in a lengthy post on her page via the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Lady narrates encounter with robbers at 7:25 am. In the post, she explained that the incident took place around the Ijaye/Ajala road. At gunpoint, she was coerced into choosing between her life and her valuables by the highway robbers, who proceeded to take her iPhone and iPad. She wrote: “Exactly around 7:25 a.m. –…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it described as the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, and unreasonable” 50% increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved the hike, raising the cost of a one-minute call from N11 to N16.5, 1GB of data from N287.5 to N431.25, and SMS charges from N4 to N6. The increase has sparked widespread criticism, with SERAP leading the legal challenge. In its suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/111/2025), SERAP argues that the tariff…

Popular clergyman, Odumeje opines he’s the greatest miracle worker as he claims that his church does the most authentic miracles. He made this known to his members in a video that was shared on social media. Odumeje. According to Odumeje, there’s no other church in Nigeria that matches his in terms of miracles. He also noted that no church dares speak against him because he would storm the said church. Odumeje, speaking in Igbo, partly said … “There’s no church on this earth that does the miracle that I am doing, if there is any they should post it. There’s…

Organized Labour in four states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed optimism that state governments will begin implementing the new minimum wage by the end of January. This comes after the Oyo State Government announced the commencement of its new minimum wage payment, set at ₦80,000 for workers. While the governments of Imo, Sokoto, Akwa Ibom, and the FCT have committed to implementing salary increases by January’s end, workers in states like Ebonyi and Cross River remain uncertain about when their governments will begin payment. Some states, including Lagos, Rivers, Edo, Ogun, and Kogi, had already started paying…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of playing for the club. He encourages them to fight their way out of their current struggles, echoing manager Ruben Amorim’s harsh assessment. Recall Amorim caused a stir last week by labeling the current squad as “the worst side in the club’s history” following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton. Although the manager later softened his comments, Fernandes agreed with the sentiment and emphasized the need for resilience. Bruno Fernandes – Getty image “The reality is, to play here you have to have that pressure, you have to…

A Nigerian lady has shared her excitement as her mother begins primary school from class 1, years after being denied an education. In a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the lady revealed her mother’s determination to pursue education despite the setbacks she faced in the past. Lady celebrates as her mother begins primary school. Expressing her pride, she wrote: “My mum started primary level of education today. I am soooooo proud of her. She wanted to go to school so bad but was denied. It’s never too late!”   The heartwarming story has garnered attention, with…

Tragedy strikes the Nigerian entertainment industry as comic singer, Mukaila Senwele passes away, leaving an irreparable loss. According to reports circulating online, the circumstances surrounding Mukaila Senwele’s passing remain shrouded in mystery. Family associates of the comic singer revealed that Mukaila Senwele showed no prior signs of illness before his unexpected passing. In fact, he had planned to visit his family home that evening, but tragically, he passed away the same night. Meanwhile, fans and industry colleagues have taken to social media to mourn his passing, paying tribute and offering condolences to his family. However, his immense impact and indelible…