Some residents of Ibadan have decried the hardship they have been facing over cash shortage, saying it may mar their Christmas celebrations. The residents, in separate interviews in Ibadan, lamented the difficulty they had been facing in accessing their money in the banks. An entrepreneur, Mr Niyi Olawuyi, said that the experience had been harrowing,…
Despite taking the lead twice, the Blaugranes succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Club América in Dallas. The Mexicans rallied from behind twice, securing a late victory with a header from Henry Martín at the damp Cotton Bowl Stadium in Texas. Barça initiated the game with a dominant display, and an electrifying Lamine Yamal scored…
An agreement has been signed with Russia by members of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) and African Vice-Chancellors. The Secretary-General, CVCNU, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said that the agreement was aimed at addressing challenges in the African education system. Ochefu said that…
On December 11, the award ceremony for the best football players in Africa was held in Marrakesh, Morocco. The reliable bookmaker 1xBet talks about participants recognized for outstanding achievements this year. Player of the Year The individual Player of the Year awards for men’s and women’s football went to Nigeria. Victor Osimhen won the title…
With less than three days to Christmas, foodstuff sellers in Kabusa Market in Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on Thursday lamented poor patronage and unfavourable business condition. Aminu Danlami, an onion and tomato seller, said: “A big basket of tomato we buy at N22,000 in Mararaba Market was…
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has called on the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to fix the naira scarcity which is currently subjecting Nigerians to untold hardship during this Yuletide season. CACOL asked both the FG and the apex bank where the printed naira notes have disappeared despite billions…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has assured young people of not allowing their talents die but supported and tapped for national development. Alake gave the assurance during the commissioning of Amal Technologies Limited Factory at Idu Industrial Estate, Abuja, as contained in a statement signed by the Head, Press and Public…
The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations warned ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire. Separate diplomatic efforts were also underway for a fresh pause in the worst-ever Gaza war, which was triggered by…
Renowned Music start, In a recent interview spoke about why he decided to promote his fellow musician, Wizkid’s, new song. Nigerian music superstars, Davido and Wizkid, ended their long-standing feud at a party in Lagos last weekend. Davido decided to promote Wizkid’s latest song as a sign of solidarity between the two artists. This gesture…
A 30-year-old man, Mr. Ismaheel Olakanye, has been reported missing by the Ekiti State Police Command. The Ekiti State Police Command has announced that Ismaheel Olakanye, a resident of Ado-Ekiti, has been missing since August 18. The police spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, released a statement on Thursday, stating that Olakanye left home at 8 am…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has raised an alarm that the N35,000 wage award given to workers by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of the economic crisis caused by the fuel subsidy removal has been stopped. The workers, on Thursday, alleged that the Federal Government paid only one month out of the six…
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play host to Real Salt Lake on February 21 in Major League Soccer’s opening 2024 match under a regular-season schedule announced by the league Wednesday. The North American league’s 29th season will feature the earliest kickoff to any MLS campaign as eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who led Argentina to…
Vice president Kashim Shettima has challenged graduates to embrace their potential and contribute to building a brighter future for Nigeria instead of jolting out of the country in search of greener pastures. He gave the charge when the chief of staff to the president and former speaker of the House Of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila,…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday night, killed two villagers in Chibok local government area of Borno State. The attack which reportedly took place at 7pm was said to have sent terrible fear through the headquarters of Chibok local government thus prompting villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety. Sources in the community said…
The Federal Government, FG, has said ministries, extra-ministerial departments, and agencies (MDAs) have no excuse in speedy implementation of digitalization reforms in 2024. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this at a one-day retreat on digitalization for the Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries held on Tuesday,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, says it recorded zero jailbreak and attacks in all the 253 custodial centres across the country in 2023. The spokesman, Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) Abubakar Umar, made this disclosure in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Umar said the government had taken comprehensive measures to strengthen the…
Life is a profound journey, filled with twists and turns that shape our existence. At the core of this journey lies the beacon of hope, a force that propels us forward even in the darkest of times. It is the unwavering belief that tomorrow holds the promise of a brighter day. Life, in its essence,…
A new report by the Ford Foundation and TechnoServe Explores has shown that although Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal are signatories to several international conventions against Gender-based violence, GBV, and have developed a legal framework that punishes offenders, there is still a low level of confidence in the protection offered by the law. The report which…
With the delivery of two million barrels of crude, the $19 billion Dangote Oil Refining Company is set to commence production of petroleum products paving the way for additional jobs and foreign exchange relief to the economy. This follows yesterday’s delivery of an additional one million barrels of crude oil yesterday to the refinery, two…
The Naira appreciated against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Official data from FMDQ disclosed that it appreciated N844.85/$1 at the close of work on Monday. The figure represents 5.15 per cent increase compared to the N888.35/$1 quoted at the close of business on Monday. This is the second time the country’s…
THE Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso has said that the proposed banking recapitalisation was necessary to protect banks from macroeconomic risks and to enable them fund big ticket transactions. Cardoso stated this while speaking at the 2023 Nigeria Sustainability Summit organised by Access Holdings Plc in partnership with European…
Telecom providers in Nigeria have received a fresh instruction from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block phone lines that are not linked with National Identity Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024. This most recent order was issued in response to the NCC’s order from April 4, 2022, which mandated that operators limit outgoing calls…
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has called for patience with Christopher Nkunku after the summer signing finally made his debut for the Blues on Tuesday night in their Carabao Cup win over Newcastle United. Nkunku, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig, has been sidelined with a serious knee injury since pre-season. The 26-year-old finally featured in…
While Manchester United have had a difficult season so far, former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has not given up hope on their title chances. Despite United being 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal, Aguero believes they still have what it takes to challenge Manchester City for the title. Aguero knows both Manchester sides well, having…
In Rivers State, an unfortunate incident occurred in which a police officer accidentally killed his colleague while responding to a complaint. Inspector Nelson Abuante and Inspector Monday Gbaramana, two colleagues, had been dispatched to the Taabaa Division of the Rivers State Police Command to investigate a complaint. As they went about their work, an unfortunate…
The International Organisation for Migration, IOM, says no fewer than 1,000 Nigerians have been deceived with unexciting job opportunities in the United Kingdom, UK. Laurent De Boeck, IOM’s Chief of Mission made the disclosure at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. According to him, some of the victims lost huge amounts of money as…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, says he has put in place machinery to stop the moves by Shoprite, one of Nigeria’s prominent supermarket chains, to close its only branch in Kano State. The development came after ShopRite announced its decision to exit Kano in January 2024 due to a challenging economic situation….
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that the police have taken into custody a lawyer named Ekere Ebong, who was seen in a viral video assaulting his wife. This information was given by the minister at a press briefing in Abuja following the weekend incident in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state. Mrs Kennedy-Ohanenye stated…
The newly appointed board members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) have pledged their commitment to President Tinubu’s goal of increasing the country’s oil production to 2 million barrels per day by next year. In a briefing to State House correspondents in Abuja, the Chairman of the Board, Okokon Ekanem Udo, emphasized that the…
Resident doctors at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, have called on governments at all levels to take deliberate steps to address the plague of brain drain in the medical service delivery. The doctors made the call at the first Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD),…
Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be sidelined for months after suffering a severe knee injury in his team’s 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga. The Austrian centre-back went off hurt in the first half after attempting to challenge Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno. “After the tests carried out on our player David…
