The Nigerian government has stated its resolve to be in tune with the clean energy future by taking measures to develop alternative energy sources through economic diversification into solid minerals. The permanent secretary in the ministry of solid minerals development, Dr Mary Ogbe, stated this during the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the…
Labor unions at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) have declared an indefinite strike following an attack on the facility by suspected hoodlums. According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the hospital on Monday and attacked some doctors, destroying facilities and stealing a corpse. This incident has led to the paralysis of activities at the…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has urged Nigerians to eschew expressions of hate and acts of violence. The governor spoke on Monday during the laying of wreaths and parade at the Okpara Square, Enugu, to conclude the series of events marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces…
The Canadian government is considering prohibiting foreign students from bringing their family members to Canada, just like the policy the United Kingdom adopted and started implementing on January 1, 2024. Reports revealed that Canada has been considering a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in the North American country. According to…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has certified 747 Computer Based Test (CBT) Centres for the 2024 UTME exercise scheduled to begin on Monday. The board made this know in a Bulletin issued in Abuja by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor(PAC), Dr Fabian Benjamin. The board had shortlisted 907 CBT centres for accreditation, but…
Nigeria’s inflation rate reached the highest level in over 27 years in December, primarily driven by soaring food prices, intensifying the cost-of-living crisis and prompting increased expectations for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise interest rates. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday that consumer inflation marked its 12th consecutive monthly…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-EKong has called on soccer-loving Nigerians to rally behind the team. The Super Eagles started their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea. Jose Peseiro’s side must now avoid defeat against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in their next game…
A recent statement issued by the management team of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, has refuted claims that the singer left a will before his death. The statement, which was shared on Mohbad’s official Instagram page, refuted claims made by the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, who stated that his son had drafted…
The number of Nigerians living in poverty stands at over 133 million, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced in its ‘Nigeria Multidimensional Poverty Index’ released in November 2022. It said the figure represents 63 percent of the nation’s population. According to the report, over half of the people who are poor cook with dung,…
Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Aruri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, Palestinian sources and the Israeli army said on Sunday. The killing of Aruri, the deputy chief of Hamas, in a suburb of Beirut on January 2 was widely attributed to an Israeli drone strike, fuelling…
Chelsea legend, John Mikel Obi has described former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh as the worst coach he worked with during his career. Recall Oliseh had a short stint as the Super Eagles head coach after taking over from late Stephen Keshi in 2015. During his tenure, Oliseh endured a torrid time as he…
For the Super Eagles, who are looking at doing it again after 11 years, starting out their campaign in Cote D’Ivoire with anything less than a win is completely out of the radar. Having been depleted by injuries to a number of key players, all attention will be on them to see how they manage…
The Federal Government will review the National Policy and Strategic Plan for Hospice and Palliative Care 2021, to ensure cancer patients live a fairly good quality life. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, the National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, during an interview with Newsmen. Nwokwu said that the policy, inaugurated in…
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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dream come true for her. “Since 2016, I have envisioned…
Kelechi Iheanacho, a Nigerian international and former Manchester City player , has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the team’s upcoming international friendly match. His arrival had been delayed due to a muscle injury he sustained while playing for Leicester City in the Sky Bet Championship. The head coach,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, one of the new starting oil processing facilities, has announced the commencement of refined petroleum products production. The refinery, which has the capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, received its fifth shipment of one million barrels of Bonny Light supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited last…
The biggest and most followed single sports event on the African continent kicks off in less than 12 hours in the West African country of Cote D’Ivoire. It is referred to as ‘AFCON 2023’ even as it holds in 2024 because it was supposed to have taken place in 2023 but was postponed. The Confederation…
Four decades after hosting the continental competition, the Ivory Coast prepare to unleash a thunderous roar as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday. The Elephants, fueled by home advantage but sans their star striker Sebastien Haller, charge into battle against minnows Guinea-Bissau at the newly-built Ebimpe Olympic Stadium. With two previous titles,…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the sum of N708, 158, 208.77 for payment of retirement benefits to 461 retirees across the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Saturday by Buni’s spokesman, Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement, the approval was granted following the successful screening of the third batch…
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, kicks off today, let’s see past winners and runners-up. 1957: Egypt — Ethiopia 1959: Egypt — Sudan 1962: Ethiopia — Egypt 1963: Ghana — Sudan 1965: Ghana — Tunisia 1968: Congo (Kinshasa) — Ghana 1970: Sudan — Ghana 1972: Congo (Brazzaville) — Mali 1974: Zaire — Zambia…
Pep Guardiola has revealed injured Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be sidelined until the end of January. Haaland has missed Man City’s last eight games with a foot injury suffered in early December in a major blow to their hopes of retaining the Premier League title. Guardiola had hoped to welcome the…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja called for strengthened cooperation with France in addressing the prevailing threat of terrorism in the country. He also commended the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, for her dedication to enhancing relations between France and Nigeria. In a farewell meeting with Blatmann, Tinubu urged her to leverage…
In a bid to arrest the daunting challenge of oil theft in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in its efforts towards curbing the illicit activities that have plagued the nation’s Oil and Gas industry. Chief executive of the NUPRC,…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said he “can’t wait” for his ‘Last Dance’ with eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo, as they prepare to face Al-Nassr. Top clubs from MLS and the Saudi Pro League will face off at the Riyadh Cup. Inter Miami are billed to take on Al-Hilal at the friendly tournament. But it…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged the Super Eagles to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title. The state’s number one citizen hosted the Super Eagles to a send-forth dinner on Wednesday. “Throwback to this beautiful night of excellence and laughter as we hosted the Super Eagles before they set off…
Brent crude price rose by 2.3 per cent to $79.18 per barrel on Friday amid tension in the Middle East. According to figures from oilprices.com, Brent was trading at $79.19 per barrel as of the earlier Friday hours. This is as West Texas Intermediate, WTI hovers around 73.73 per barrel on Friday. The development comes…
Damilola Adeleke MATURITY IS A STATE OF MIND: Maturity is when we learn from our experience and improve our mindset towards situations and people. With our experiences of life, our perception and outlook changes. Things that matter much to us slowly don’t bother us anymore. We learn that things will happen, plans might not work…
By OGBOMOLA BOLADALE EMMANUEL Student of The POLYTECHNIC, ILE-IFE D/22/Mac/0116 Effective communication is the foundation of strong and meaningful relationships. It’s not just about exchanging words , but also about understanding, connecting, and building trust with others. In this article,we will search the art of effective communication and provide strategies to enhance your interpersonal relationships…
Just 24 hours after initiating a total strike due to the non-implementation of a set of demands, including poor funding and staff welfare, employees of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) have suspended their indefinite strike. The protesting non-academic officials—belonging to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and other affiliated bodies like the Non-Academic Staff Union of…
The global economy is “poised for a delicate port,” an IMF spokesperson said Thursday, predicting that inflation around the world will continue to subside without causing a damaging recession. Last year proved to be “more resilient than we had expected,” International Monetary Fund spokesperson Julie Kozack told a press briefing in Washington ahead of an…
