Following the constant wave of terror attacks on Garam, a community in Tafa Local Government of Niger State, which shares a boundary with the nation’s capital, Abuja, residents of the area have now been displaced as they fled their homes, seeking refuge in urban centres of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Garam, which shares a…
Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri rallied on Wednesday from two sets down to defeat World Number 5, Hugo Calderano of Brazil 3-2 at the ongoing World Table Tennis (WTT) men’s finals in Doha. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aruna, who is currently ranked 16th in the WTT rankings, came into the match as the…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has responded to his first wife, May Edochie, after she reflected on the events of the past year. DNEWSINFO brings to the fore that the couple’s first son, Kambilichukwu, passed away in March 2023 after he collapsed while playing football at school. Yul had expressed gratitude to God for a successful…
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to introduce night train operations in the second quarter of 2024, pending the resolution of the security issues that are currently plaguing the country. In a recent interview, the NRC Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said that night train operations would help increase the capacity of the railway…
In a surprising move, Birmingham City Football Club has fired manager Wayne Rooney after only 15 matches. Rooney had taken over the team in October, and many thought he was doing a good job, but the club has decided to move in a different direction. This is sure to be a controversial decision, as Rooney…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and economist Pat Utomi on Tuesday paid a visit to the home of late Ondo State governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Jericho, Ibadan. The two men went to express their condolences to the late governor’s wife, Betty Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on Wednesday after battling prostate cancer for an extended…
A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old labourer, Emmanuel Paul, to eight months in prison for stealing cell phones. Paul, who resides in Kaduna State, had pleaded guilty to a count charge of theft. He also pleaded for leniency. The judge, Mr Aliyu Kagarko, gave the convict an option of…
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajia Halima Shehu, due to alleged financial impropriety. According to Channels Television, President Tinubu has immediately suspended Shehu and authorised her replacement. Akindele Egbuwalo, the national N-Power programme manager, has been appointed as the acting replacement for Shehu…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir, Tuesday restated the Federal Government’s commitment to equip the youths with sustainable life skills across the country. The minister said this during an inspection tour on the ongoing construction of a vocational training centre in Yola, Adamawa State. According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is desirous of…
Airtel Africa plc announced on Tuesday the retirement of its chief executive officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, effective from July 1, 2024. Concurrently, the company has appointed Sunil Taldar as managing director and chief executive officer to succeed Mr. Ogunsanya upon his retirement. Taldar, who joined Airtel Africa in October 2023 as the director of transformation,…
The Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance, GRENFGG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to redouble efforts toward people-oriented policies by focusing on welfare and innovative measures in alleviating poverty and economic hardships. The Convener of the group, Mr Adeolu Iwakun, stated this in the group’s New Year message to Nigerians on Monday in Akure. Iwakun said…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Tuesday, said Nigerians would soon enjoy the gains of fuel subsidy removal. Yahaya stated this in Gombe while inaugurating the phase two of the state’s palliative distribution to residents of the state. He stated that President Bola Tinubu, in collaboration with the state governors, was intensifying efforts to…
The United Kingdom through its Home Office has announced the commencement of the implementation of its visa dependants ban which prohibits Nigerian students and other foreigners from bringing family members. The announcement was made via X by the UK’s Home Office on Monday reiterating that only foreign students in postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship could…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has unveiled a robust social security agenda for 2024, aiming to tap into the International Labour Organization, ILO’s Convention 102 old age benefits, unemployment and family benefits, among others. The fund also plans to create new branches and service centres in 2024 to expand social services to the…
The leadership of the Taraba State chapter of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, AMMBAN, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks to as a matter of urgency address the challenges of cash scarcity and fraud plaguing the nation. The association made the call in a…
Some critical stakeholders in the education sector have described the failure of some state governments to access about N68 billion grant from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, as criminal. According to them, the basic education sector is bedeviled with a number of problems which such an amount can help solve to some extent. As…
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan has caused homes to collapse. It also ripped up roads and triggered tsunami warnings for coastal areas. Tens of thousands of people living close to the Sea of Japan have been told to head for higher ground. Dozens of smaller earthquakes have struck central Japan since about 4 p.m….
President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will intensify strikes on military targets in Ukraine after an unprecedented attack over the weekend on the Russian city of Belgorod. The attack killed 24 people and left over 100 wounded in Belgorod on Saturday. It came after Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities. “We’re going…
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N28.78 trillion. President Tinubu, who arrived his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, from the airport at exactly 2pm, headed straight for the brief budget signing ceremony, surrounded by senior government officials. Among those present at the budget signing were the President of…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has sent out a New Year message to Christians and Nigerians in general. Going by the level of insecurity in the country, CAN noted that it is only by the grace of God that “we have been preserved, overcoming the trials and tribulations of the past year”. The apex…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed the rationale behind his decision to pick 25 players for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Portuguese had the chance to pick 27 players for the competition but instead chose to name 25 players on his roster for the biennial competition. Peseiro said he took…
Adjarhor Obaro, also known as World Wrapper Man, may not be a weird personality, but his interests are mystifying. The strangeness of his “calling” induces a sense of disbelief about what motivates him. From his tweaked cultural attire to experiences and hobbies, the Delta State-born ultra runner takes ownership of your imagination. His affable disposition…
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Malam Shehu Gabam, has called for true independence for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He believes that this would add credibility to Nigeria’s elections and boost the country’s electoral processes. He also called on the three arms of government – the executive, judiciary, and legislature…
Following a challenging 2023, the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged elected leaders in Nigeria to tackle the year 2024 with resolve and without excuses. In a New Year message signed by its newly elected National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, the Council reflected on the resilience of Nigerians amidst a year marred by political upheaval,…
Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho’s participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is in doubt due to a muscle injury he sustained during a game with Leicester City. The injury was sustained during a match with Ipswich Town on Boxing Day, and Iheanacho was not included in the match day squad for Leicester’s following game…
Communication brings lovers together and makes it easy for them to build chemistry and love. The conversations you have with your significant other play a strong role in determining how happy, fun and strong your relationship will be. No matter how difficult some topics may seem sometimes, discussing them will help ease a lot of…
The colourful and vibrant clothing worn by Nigerian men tells a story of culture, history, and identity. Nigeria is a country with a rich history and culture, and this is reflected in the country’s fashion. From traditional outfits like the agbada and dashiki, to modern styles, Nigerian men have always had a unique and vibrant…
The Naira depreciated by a whopping 49 per cent year-to-date as the currency of Africa’s largest economy ended 2023 on Friday at N907.11 per US Dollar. Data from the FMDQ, where the exchange rate trades officially, showed that the Naira appreciated slightly to N907.11 per US Dollar on Fridays from the N1,043/$1 it quoted on…
Do you know your body? Do you know your face shape? And what style suits you the best? Can you tell of of these? An accessory when worn according to one’s body and personality can do wonders for their look. Earrings are one such accessory which can solely add a defining feature to every look…
In this interview, Dr Phillips Nto, World Bank consultant, development economist and former Abia state commissioner for finance, spoke on the economy, insecurity and how to deepen Nigeria’s democracy among others. On 2024 budget and how to make it realisable Doing a little analysis on the N27.5 trillion budget, it could be seen that the…
Every town or community has its shining stars, who would etch the name of the community or town in the heart of the people – Awolowo’s Ikenne, Samuel Ladoke Akintola’s Ogbomosho, Tafawa Balewa’s Bauchi, Buhari’s Daura, William shakespare’s stratford-upon Avon, United Kingdom and Fagunwa’s Oke Igbo. His beginning! Daniel Orowole, later (Olorunfemi) Fagunwa, was born…
