Nigerians across social media platforms have berated popular content creator, Kuye Adegoke, aka Egungun of Lagos, for his leaked private video. In the leaked clip making the rounds on social media, Egungun of Lagos was seen brushing his teeth during a video call with an unidentified woman while dressed in shorts and flashed his private…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerians to reconsider leaving the country, popularly referred to as “Japa.” He assured that the CBN is working toward creating an economy where everyone and every business can thrive. Cardoso made this appeal in his keynote address at the 59th annual…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the increasing number of first-class graduates produced annually by private universities in Nigeria, describing the trend as worrisome. ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, raised these concerns on Thursday during an event organized in honour of Prof. Andy Egwunyenga’s successful tenure as Vice…
Man United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first Premier League win with a 4-0 rout of Everton. Amorim stole the spotlight in Sunday’s early games by extending his unbeaten start with Man United to three matches. Man United were held to a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his first Premier League game last Sunday,…
[ez-toc] Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games as dismal winless streak of Aston Villa reached eight matches. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted this week that his young team are not title contenders in the first season of his rebuilding job. But they look capable of at least securing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will on Monday launch a new website that has a variety of new content which encompasses a broader spectrum of information regarding the bank’s mandate. The new website, according to the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali, is responsive to mobile devices, facilitating navigation across…
Nigeria’s Central Bank will penalise commercial banks that fail to provide cash to customers at their automated teller machines (ATMs) and branches, as the country faces a prolonged cash crunch. “We are conducting spot checks across deposit money banks, DMBs, and will impose penalties on institutions effective December 1, 2024,” CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the rising cases of stunted growth among children in Katsina State and the state’s slow progress towards achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Speaking at the 2024 end-of-year review and 2025-2027 workplan meeting held in Katsina, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday said his administration would collaborate with the Bank of Industry to ensure that the federal government’s intervention schemes have sustainable impact on the people of the state. He spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting on presidential grants and loan schemes for Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ilọrin….
Marketers in Jalingo, Wukari, Mutum-Biu and Zing, the commercial hubs of Taraba State are in disarray following the scarcity of cash in the hands of buyers. Commercial activities in the state have been twisted in the last one week especially between sellers and buyers of farm products including yams, rice, beans, maize, melons…
The director-general, Directorate of Special Services, Kano State Government House, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), has revealed that the state is relatively calm and peaceful as a result of its adequate funding on intelligence. Umaru disclosed this while responding to questions from journalists shortly after defending the directorate’s budget at the state assembly complex….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France may seem to many just another matter of diplomatic routine. However, for those attuned to international relations, President Tinubu’s visit to France is an important strategic opportunity. Indeed, President Tinubu’s three-day state visit to France is more than a symbolic gesture; it is a strategic…
Here comes the time of gift. This is the time to reward customers and stakeholders for their loyalty in the course of the year, Most of these companies do so by giving hampers to those they consider as truly dear to them. In most places, especially in Nigeria, Christmas hampers are always in…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former coordinating minister for the economy and minister of finance on her unanimous re-election on Friday as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 to become the first African and…
In some countries, drinking alcohol is completely banned, often because of Islamic beliefs that see it as against their teachings. In other places, strict laws control how alcohol is made, sold, and consumed, with harsh penalties for breaking the rules. These restrictions usually apply to both locals and visitors, though non-Muslims or…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved automatic employment for First Class graduates of Edo State extraction from any university in Nigeria and overseas as part of measures to boost the quality of manpower in the state civil service. The Governor has also approved the payment of the “13th month” salary for…
Itsekiri Environmental Protection Initiative, IEPI, has urged Chevron Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian government to resolve the trouble between them and those agitating for slots in Chevron’s employment quota. National Coordinator of IEPI, Ojumude Tosan Bishop, in a statement, urged government to resolve the vandalism of multiple pipelines at Chevron Nigeria Limited’s operational…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the Bauchi State-owned Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has declared an indefinite strike action, citing absence of pension and retirement schemes, deplorable working conditions as well as unpaid earned academic allowances. Chairperson of ASUU in the institution, Comrade Auwal Nuhu made the declaration for…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is on a mission to transform Nigeria like he did when he was governor of Lagos state. Newsmen reports that Tinubu is currently in France having arrived the European country on Wednesday evening for a state visit. Speaking at a dinner…
President Bola Tinubu said late Thursday that the reforms embarked upon by his government would improve Africa’s economic prospects. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, indicated that Tinubu said this at State Dinner organised by the French government in his honour at Palais des Elysée in…
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s 11, further cementing their status as two of Nigeria’s finest football talents. Ademola Lookman earned his FIFA nomination in the attackers’ category, where he will compete alongside football giants such as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur’s…
The United Kingdom on Wednesday unveiled its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos. Operated by VFS Global, the new centre marks a significant step in enhancing visa application services for Nigerians travelling to the UK. This was contained in a statement by the British High Commission in Lagos on…
The Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, has attributed the marginal growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and reduction in the unemployment rate to the harvesting season and rise in crude oil production. He stated this in Asaba, Delta state while…
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects for an alleged bank fraud. The suspects are Ndulaka Okwudili, 26; Ifeanyi Nnamani (a former staff member of an Enugu branch of a commercial bank), and Philip Ozogwu, 44. They were charged with criminally conspiring to steal and use the identity…
In the world of fencing, 16-year-old Inkosi Brou’s dream of becoming a professional athlete is gradually becoming a reality, as evident in previous performances in a sport he first encountered through a profound moment of inspiration and childhood imagination. Though his name might be new to many, his story is a reflection of passion,…
This is contained in a circular signed by the service’s Director of Corps Mobilisation, Abubakar Mohammed, and issued to directors, acting directors, state, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) coordinators. The circular, dated November 25, 2024, titled, “Review of Criteria for Concessional Deployment/Relocation for Married Female Corps Members”, revealed that the management has approved the…
Timothy Mgbere, the Secretary of the Alesa community stakeholders, has claimed that the petroleum products loaded from the recently revived Port Harcourt Refinery were not newly refined but petrol products left in the storage tank of the facility in the last three years. Mgbere disclosed this during his appearance as a guest on Thursday,…
The Senate is working on plans to create access to foreign exchange and also provide uninterrupted supply of gas to the power sector. The Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, said this and other plans are expected to support other efforts to improve access to electricity supply across the country. Deputy chairman…
Key civil society groups in the country have repudiated the continuous deployment of militant elements to provide security to critical oil and gas pipelines in Niger Delta. They have therefore called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put a stop to the tradition of using armed militants to protect critical energy infrastructure. The…
Super-Eagles The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped eight places in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). FIFA published the most recent men’s rankings on its official website on Thursday. The three-time African champions, who were previously placed 36th, are currently in 44th place. The Super…
Popular social media influencer, Daniel Regha has sounded a note of warning to Nigerians as the Harmattan season sets in. In an X post on Wednesday, Regha warned against indiscriminate burning of materials to prevent fire outbreaks. He also cautioned against burning of tyres around residential areas to forestall the release of toxic fumes…
