The music superstar has announced his plan to donate ₦300 million to a charity organisation for victims of drug abuse and orphanage homes. In a new announcement made on X, Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is ready to kick off his annual donation to charity and orphanage homes. The…
Atalanta legend Papu Gómez has praised Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman for his insatiable hunger for goals, highlighting the player’s remarkable growth within the team. In an interview with Tutto Atalanta, Gómez expressed admiration for Lookman’s impressive form in both the previous and current seasons, noting that the Super Eagles star is a completely different player…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, alongside Mrs. Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike, the Registrar. In a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was revealed that the council, chaired by Ambassador…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election held on November 16, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Akure, contesting the eligibility of Dr. Olaiyide Adelami, the deputy governor-elect of the state. Through his counsel, M. Ndoka SAN, Ajayi argues that Adelami, who ran…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a prominent socio-cultural group in Northern Nigeria, has announced its intention to back a Northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election. This decision, according to the Forum, is part of a broader effort to address the challenges facing the region and the nation at large. Speaking at the ACF National…
The House of Representatives has urged Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to undergo a recapitalisation process requiring at least N500 billion to strengthen their financial capacity and improve service delivery to consumers. This recommendation followed a motion titled “Need to Address the Activities of Distribution Companies in Nigeria” brought forward by Hon. Ayokunle Isiaka, representing…
Gunmen have once again struck in Abia State, killing two policemen at a checkpoint between Ebem and Asaga Ohafia in the Ohafia Local Government Area. The attack has sparked widespread panic in the affected communities. Details of the incident remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, with the identities of the deceased…
MULTI-TASKING OR TASK-SWITCHING IMPACT ON WORK FLOW By: Agboola Kabirat Jadesola Oftentimes, I’ve heard people say I am good at multi-tasking, task switching and all. I silently disagree and wonder if anyone can be so good at these two concepts. Multi-tasking and task switching is mostly used interchangeably. While multitasking means performing two…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, on Wednesday said they embarked on nation wide strike because the Federal Government had refused to address their demands. This was revealed to newsmen, by the Chairman of MDCAN, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Dr Samuel Emdin, while reading the statement signed by ,MDCAN, National…
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated an online Compendium of Circulars—a service-wide portal designed to make circulars easily accessible to civil servants irrespective of their locations. Inaugurating the portal in Abuja, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), said the initiative was a significant leap for advancing progress…
Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has revealed her next steps, focusing on personal growth and career development. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina revealed she plans to take a break from pageantry to concentrate on her education and burgeoning careers in modeling and acting. “I…
The move to let Kyiv to use powerful long-range ATACMS missiles represents a major US policy shift, sparking a furious response from Moscow which on Tuesday broadened the scope of when it can use nuclear weapons in a clear warning to Ukraine and the West. “This step by (US President Joe) Biden will…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it has successfully secured 9,034 convictions over the last three years. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Buba Marwa, revealed this information during a Business luncheon at the Island Club in Lagos. Additionally, the NDLEA has arrested 52,901 traffickers and 52 drug barons during…
The ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has had a significant impact on academic activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) College of Health Sciences. As a result of the strike, there are concerns that it may jeopardize the final-year medical students’ examinations and potentially impact the institution’s…
A special squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was engaged in a confrontation with bandits in Kaduna State, resulting in the neutralization of 59 assailants. The incident occurred after the squad had patrolled the national grid installation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The convoy of the squad, which…
Nasiru Buba, who accused Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of an illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the Kano Upper Shari’a Court’s ruling, which cleared the commissioner of wrongdoing. Presiding Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence, explaining that a police investigation found no proof to substantiate…
A group of concerned women in Edo State took to the streets of Benin City on Tuesday to protest the alarming rise in cult-related killings that have claimed over 50 lives in the past two months. Dressed in black and holding placards, the protesters called on the Edo State government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sought Senate confirmation for his nominees to serve as Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, President Tinubu stated that the request aligns with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The nominees include…
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African nation and the seventh largest globally in terms of student enrollment in the United States. According to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, Nigerian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities reached 20,029 for the 2023/2024 academic year, marking a significant 13.5% increase from the…
Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix signed for the Blues in a permanent deal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid in the summer. However, the 25-year-old has found it hard to break into Maresca’s starting XI. So…
Manhattan prosecutors, on Tuesday, rejected President-elect Donald J. Trump’s request to dismiss his criminal conviction following his electoral victory, instead suggesting a potential four-year freeze of the case while he served as president. This marked a pivotal legal development as Mr. Trump prepared to become the first convict to hold the United States…
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Onilu, has expressed concern over the high rate of Lassa Fever infections in Nigeria, revealing that as of October 2024, over 1,025 cases have been recorded across 28 states. Onilu, who was represented by Simon Idoko, Deputy Director of the Health and…
The lineup of 24 countries for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete, with Mozambique claiming the final spot following a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, set to begin in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically have a place in the competition as the host nation….
The Federal Government on Tuesday revealed a plan to establish a National Youth Development Bank and a Youth Data Bank. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this at a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, in Abuja. The President described the banks as…
The Federal Government has revoked all restrictions on the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, paving the way for corps members to be deployed to private sector organisations such as banks and oil and gas companies. The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according…
By Damilola Adeleke November 19th marks International Men’s Day (IMD), a global event aimed at recognizing and appreciating the contributions, achievements, and struggles of men. This day serves as a platform to promote positive male role models, challenge stereotypes, and address pressing issues affecting men’s well-being. The History of International Men’s Day International Men’s…
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled the tracklist for his much-anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo. The album, a follow-up to his 2022 release More Love, Less Ego, is deeply personal, serving as a tribute to his late mother, Morayo, who passed away in 2023. Scheduled for release on November…
The Special Assistant on Digital Media and Strategy to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Demola Olarewaju, has reacted to the redesignation of the presidential media team. Olarewaju suggested that the presidency has demoted Daniel Bwala in the restructuring of President Bola Tinubu’s Media team. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed…
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), a series of knife attacks across Manhattan on Monday left two men dead and a woman critically injured. The alleged attacker, a 51-year-old homeless man, was arrested following the “unprovoked” stabbings at three separate locations, authorities said. Mayor Eric Adams said that the suspect had recently been…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). A statement signed by the Ag. Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday, said the approval was in a bid to ameliorate the plight…
By Agboola Kabirat Effective communication is vital to creating organizational goodwill. It is the glue that holds the entirety of the organizational publics together. Effective communication helps to promote unity and understanding among the top management of an organization, its internal and external publics. *Why do you need effective organizational communication* ? Why…
