The naira further appreciated against the dollar at official and parallel foreign exchange markets amid FX supply rises to end the week on a good note. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1652.62 per dollar on Friday from N1658.57 per dollar exchanged on Thursday. This indicated that the naira gained…
Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has said that non-implementation of economic reforms by past administrations is the reason Nigerians are in pain, discomfort, and difficulties under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms. Edun said this on Friday in Abuja at the launch of ‘Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines on Rewards’. This comes…
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has said the players lose the ball too often. The 39-year-old was speaking ahead of his first official game in charge at Ipswich Town this Sunday. Amorim is set to implement his preferred 3-4-3 formation at Portman Road, despite having limited time on the training pitch…
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams, Tunisia and Algeria as well as Botswana in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly…
A recent survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, revealed that two-thirds of households in Nigeria do not have enough money to afford healthy and nutritious food. The survey, titled “Nigeria General Household Survey–Panel (GHS-Panel) Wave 5 (2023/2024),” found that 71 percent of households were affected by rising prices of major…
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youth CLYI has disassociated itself from recent media publications that sought to discredit Mr Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly-worded statement issued on Tuesday, the group, led by its Coordinator, Hon. Tunde Azeez, described the allegations as baseless and perpetrated by…
Afrobeats singer, Wizkid has broken records as all the songs from his new album, ‘Morayo’ are in the top 17 positions on Apple Music. This achievement came in less than 10 hours after the release of the album. The album, which was released today November 22, 2024, is a tribute to his…
Galatasaray Deputy-President Abdallah Kavukcu has stated that the club has the power to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen or any other player they are interested in, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian hitman Osimhen has quickly become the poster boy for Galatasaray since his season-long loan transfer from Napoli. The 25-year-old striker was alienated from…
The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State has distanced itself from the dismissed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra State, Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, asserting that he has never served as a professor at their institution. During a press conference on Thursday evening in Gusau, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Muazu…
The United States, US President Joe Biden has said the arrest warrants issued against top Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court are “outrageous”. Newsmen recalls that the ICC had issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. According to the court, the arrest warrants…
The Vice Chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo, Rt. Rev. Prof. Sunday Samuel Obeka, has revealed that 10% of the university’s best graduating students for the 2023/2024 academic session are deaf scholars. Speaking during a press conference in Ondo town to announce the university’s 13th convocation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Prof. Obeka disclosed that a…
Bridges play a crucial role in connecting people and places, and in Africa, they tell stories of innovation and progress. From the 6th October Bridge in Egypt to the Maputo-Katembe Bridge in Mozambique, these structures are not just pathways over water; they bridge communities, enhance trade, and make travel easier for millions. Here…
Popular bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, known as Olajumoke Onibread, has accused her ex-husband of assault. The model made this known while sharing her experience with domestic abuse. Speaking during an interview with City FM, she stated that her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, also ruined her career. “We stayed in my husband’s…
Beneath the soil of some countries lies immense natural resources that fuel global economies, power industries, and shape geopolitics. From vast oil reserves to coveted rare earth minerals, the wealth of these countries transcends traditional currency. But which nations top the list, and what makes their natural treasures so valuable? Here’s a closer…
The livestream is set to feature a range of celebrity guests from the entertainment world, including musicians, footballers, actors, and comedians. Peller Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller has embarked on a 5-day livestream on YouTube to break the Guinness World Record for the longest livestream, currently held at 8 hours, 58 minutes, and 5 seconds….
At just 22 months old, Tobenna Uchendu has captured the hearts of football enthusiasts around the world with his mesmerizing skills with the ball. The toddler’s ability to control the ball with such finesse and precision has drawn comparisons to the likes of Lionel Messi and Raheem Sterling. As Tobenna’s videos continue to…
Nigerian afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reflected on his life as he added another year. The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner turned 32 on Thursday, November 21, and he shared some of his thoughts on his new age with fans on X. Davido stated that contrary to what many…
A viral video circulating on social media has depicted a senior army officer and two soldiers brutalising a man in the Abuja metropolis. The army personnel identified as a Major General and his escorts, were seen assaulting the man for ‘overtaking’ their vehicle. Screen grab from the viral video that surfaced online showing how soldiers…
Owerri – The Imo state government on Wednesday said the World Bank has rewarded the government with a whopping sum of Four million US dollars which he said was about (N6.8 billion)for engendering good governance and accountability in the ease of doing business in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to present the appropriation bill for year 2025, expected to hit several trillions of Naira to the Lagos State House of Assembly today, Thursday, November 21, 2024. The budget size, described as ambitious, according to a source is expected to be above the N 2.267 trillion of…
The federal government has announced plans to challenge a British Virgin Islands High Court ruling which allows a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd to seize $25 million from the country’s foreign assets. The judgment bordered on a dispute over a terminated trade zone agreement in Ogun State, signed during the…
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…
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…
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….
