Unlike other states of the federation where the N2bn palliative fund as well as food items received from the federal government were already disbursed to citizens to cushion the effects of subsidy removal, residents in Bayelsa have waited endlessly for the prosperity government of Senator Douye Diri to roll out plans for distribution, to get…
The World Bank says only 1.5 million of the 15 million targeted helpless Nigerian households have received the Federal Government’s N25,000 conditional cash transfer. World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, disclosed this during his presentation of the Nigeria Development Update, December 2023 edition, last week in Abuja. According to the figure, only 0.1…
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has stressed the need for motorists to change their attitude to avert crashes, particularly on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Anthony Uga, made this statement in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Ota, Ogun. 16 persons were killed in three…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has insisted that striker, Rasmus Hojlund will be disappointed with his performance against Liverpool on Sunday. Scholes also said that he was delighted with the spirit Man United showed in their goalless draw with Liverpool at Anfield. Hojlund missed Manchester United’s best chance against Liverpool as both teams shared a…
Ghana’s premier chartered university, Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra Ghana has conferred honorary doctorate degree on Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state for delivering on good governance in the last one year. The vice chancellor, Prof William Koomsion at the university 30th convocation yesterday said the university reviewed the Governor’s antecedent as a businessman and…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has spent not less than N6.6 billion on the payment of claims and compensation for 103,000 beneficiaries. According to the fund, these include 111 persons assisted to their feet with artificial limbs, apart from 11 others sent abroad for further medical treatment. This came as NSITF informed that…
Lagos, the economic centre of Nigeria, has been rated dual in the list of sinking cities that could disappear by 2100. According to the World Economic Forum, via World of Statistics, top on the list is Jakarta, Indonesia, which is sinking at a rate of 6.7 inches per year due to excessive groundwater pumping. Lagos…
Shooting Stars, are eager to return to winning ways when they square up against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday (today). The Oluyole Warriors are winless in their last four league games. The Gbenga Ogunbote’s side are fired up to change their dwindling fortunes in the matchday 14 fixture. Shooting Stars are…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recovered 1.5 million pills of tramadol and Rohypnol bound for South Africa at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. NDLEA arrested two suspects, Bada Akorede, and Amusan Sharafadeen, in connection with the consignment, which contained 1,050,000 pills of tramadol and 510,000 tablets of Rohypnol. Similarly, operatives of…
There are no festive lights strung overhead and no sign of the huge tree normally erected to celebrate the event that Christians believe took place on this spot 2,000 years ago: the birth of Jesus Christ. Outside Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally…
The Senate has challenged the various revenue generating agencies owned by the Federal Government to surpass the N18.324trillion aggregate revenue target set for the 2024 fiscal year. This is as the Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, opined that a N100trn budget size for the nation was achievable if revenue leakages were plugged. Recall that…
At the 35th convocation of the Rivers State University, Dr. Ehie Edison, a factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, was among the graduates. Dr. Edison received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, a remarkable accomplishment in his academic career. The Governor of Rivers State, as well as the University’s Visitor, (Sim…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg amputation and is barely able to talk while calling for prayers and support for the veteran. The AGN National President, Dr Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen. He said the association…
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Saturday re-invited the Ministry of Solid Minerals to appear before it next Tuesday to defend its 2024 budget estimate. Also re-invited to appear before the house is the Director-General, Kogi State Solid Mineral Development Agency. The Chairman, House Standing Committee on Solid Minerals, Hon. Omotayo Adeleye Ishaya, gave…
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is in a buoyant mood following her impressive performance in Al-Ittihad’s 6-2 victory against Al-Ahly. The centre-back scored a hat-trick in the derby victory. Plumptre scored Al Ittihad’s second, fourth and fifth goals. The 25-year-old took to social media to celebrate the victory. “A blessing to experience every moment with…
Iran on Saturday executed a man who was sentenced to death after being convicted of working with Israel’s intelligence services, the judiciary said. “The death sentence was carried out this morning against a spy of the Zionist regime in Zahedan prison” in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said. It did…
The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, has hailed the global recognition garnered by Nigeria’s entertainment industry, emphasizing its growing influence on the international stage. During her address at the 4th National Theatre Festival of Unity held at the Marquee of the National Theatre complex in Lagos, Musawa, represented by Mrs….
Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, says the efforts of the Nigerian Navy have led to increased daily crude oil production to about 1.5 million barrels per day as of November. Akume said this at the Nigerian Navy’s Ceremonial Sunset and Awards Night 2023 on Friday in Abuja. He commended…
Owners of shops along Roadblock in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, have been plunged into debt after an inferno ravaged their shops, destroying goods worth millions of naira on Saturday morning. The fire, suspected to have started from a gas cylinder, swept through the businesses along Roadblock in the Jalingo metropolis, leaving a trail…
The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. It can be hard to come to terms with the loss, and it can feel like nothing will ever be the same again. But even though death has the power to take a life, it has no power to…
The National Bureau of Statistics has released its Consumer Price Index report for November 2023, which shows that the rate of inflation in Nigeria has increased by 0.87% points from October 2023. Consequently, this means that prices of goods and services are continuing to rise, making it more difficult for people to afford basic necessities….
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has described the World Bank’s call for petrol to sell for N750 per litre as mischievous. In fact, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, warned that the Bank wants to set the country on fire by the suggestion. According to NLC, the World Bank’s call “is an advice laden with…
A boat carrying more than 60 migrants capsized in the Channel off France overnight Thursday to Friday while attempting to reach Britain, with one person dead and another in critical condition, French maritime authorities said. Among the 66 people recovered, “one unconscious victim, in critical condition, was taken by helicopter to the hospital in Calais”…
Niger’s deposed president Mohamed Bazoum must be freed immediately from detention, where he has been held since a July 26 coup, the court of the West African bloc, ECOWAS, ordered on Friday. The court called for his “immediate and unconditional release” and ordered that Bazoum be reinstated, according to the judge in the case heard…
The presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee has justified why the federal government is reviewing Nigeria’s withholding tax laws to ease the burden on businesses. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the committee, disclosed this at an event hosted by the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria on Thursday. Themed ‘Reform Of Nigeria’s Fiscal System’ stakeholders…
Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina is looking forward to playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Aina is expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the competition by head coach, Jose Peseiro. That will be his third appearance at the AFCON finals after Egypt 2019 and Cameroon…
The United Kingdom (UK) plans to deport international students in the country who do not achieve high enough grades. A report shows that the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has advised the United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate visa as part of a five-point plan to reduce net migration by 300,000 from its…
President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to its objectives in the Ukrainian conflict during a marathon four-hour press conference on Thursday, emphasizing the ongoing deployment of Russian troops and asserting the need to secure Ukraine’s “demilitarization,” “denazification,” and neutrality. Putin also ruled out an immediate wave of further mobilization in Russia, confirming that approximately 617,000…
The African Development Bank, AfDB has made a case for gender mainstreaming, as part of efforts towards enhancing accountability, transparency and curbing corruption and illicit financial flows in Africa. One of the graduates of the AFdB’s Public Finance Management in Africa Executive Training on Enhancing Accountability, Transparency, and Curbing Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows in…
Barcelona faced a bitter setback in their Champions League campaign after a late defeat against Antwerp, complicating their journey in the competition despite topping Group H. Manager Xavi Hernández, whose side’s defensive lapses led to the Belgian club’s last-minute goal, expressed deep concern and urgency for improvement post-match. The devastating loss against Antwerp marked another…
Chelsea’s hope of landing Victor Osimhen as their main transfer target next summer has suffered a big blow as the Nigerian international is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m). Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen…
