Faced with sky-high inflation, low salaries and an overstretched healthcare system, doctors and nurses are leaving Nigeria in their thousands every year for better opportunities abroad. Between 15,000 and 16,000 doctors have departed in the past five years, according to Nigeria’s Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. Today, Africa’s most populous country has just 55,000 doctors for a population…
UEFA has approved Real Madrid’s request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof. ESPN reports that the quarter-final first leg game will now be played under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground. Real believe…
World Netball has enforced a ban on transgender women from participating in women’s international competitions. This decision, effective immediately, follows the release of a new participation and inclusion policy by the global governing body. According to the policy, women’s netball at the international level will now exclusively feature players identified as female at birth, regardless…
The Nigeria Customs exchange rate of import duties and cargo clearance has dropped below the official market of N1251/$. Checks on the Nigeria Customs foreign exchange portal reveal that the exchange rate of import duties is N1246.66/$- a difference of around N5 from the exchange rate at the close of business on Friday. The decline in…
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. Adeola Aderounmu, the brother of the actress, announced her passing through his Instagram story on Sunday. He also posted a flyer detailing the burial arrangements and captioned the post, “You are in a better place now…
Victor Osimhen headed his 12th goal in Serie A this season for Napoli to fight back from a goal down and win 4-2 at Monza on Sunday. The reigning African Footballer of the year connected home a cross from the right with a powerful header in the 55th minute. Napoli scored three goals within six…
Emirates, UAE, has concluded plans to resume flights with Nigeria. This followed numerous visits from President Bola Tinubu to UAE over the communication breakdown between both countries. Featuring on Arise Television on Monday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the Emirates Airline had already indicated its readiness in a letter sent…
Sporting activities were distributed over the weekend in Agbor, headquarters of Ika south local government area of Delta State, over the sudden news of the death of a grassroots footballer. The Winners FC Agbor promising defender was said to have slumped and died during training at a football pitch. All efforts to revive the former…
The Federal Government is advocating for mining companies to adopt the Segilola gold project’s international best practices, as recommended by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. During a recent visit to Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), an indigenous gold mining company in Ilesha, Osun State, Dr. Alake praised the extensive efforts invested…
Renowned vocalist, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, famously known as Brymo, asserts his musical prowess surpasses that of Burna Boy. During an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask with skit maker, Bae U Barbie, Brymo responded to Burna Boy’s diss freestyle, suggesting Brymo had “fallen off.” Asserting his position, Brymo remarked, “The diss freestyle is typical Burna Boy…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described himself as weak but has a strong God. Pastor Adeboye, however, cautioned those criticizing and mocking him to be cautious, stressing that those who engage in such behaviour ultimately meet unfortunate ends. He spoke during his sermon and anointing…
Kevin De Bruyne brought up his century of goals for Manchester City by scoring twice in a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace that moved the champions level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool. City had fallen behind after just three minutes at Selhurst Park, but De Bruyne led the response by curling in a…
A total of 51,447 Nigerians have successfully registered to participate in the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed. Recall that 95,000 Hajj slots were allocated to Nigeria by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for this year’s pilgrimage which was the exact number…
Burundi referee, Pacifique Ndabihawenimana will take charge of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup second-leg quarter-final clash between Algerian side USM Alger and Rivers United. The experienced referee has been on the FIFA list since 2013 and has taken charge of matches in this year’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as well as the 2023 Africa…
Renowned Nigerian media icon, Shade Ladipo, delivers scathing criticism aimed at Grammy-winning sensation, Burna Boy. In an exclusive teaser for the upcoming episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Ladipo launches into a blistering critique of Burna Boy’s authenticity. Labeling the Afro-fusion artist as “fake” and…
Renowned Nollywood figure Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, popularly known as Simi Gold, extends empathy towards her associate, Bobrisky, amidst ongoing legal proceedings by the EFCC. Recalling Simi Gold’s own legal entanglement in February 2023 due to a widely circulated video depicting her mistreatment of naira notes, this gesture of solidarity is significant. In response to the recent…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has forged partnerships with several airlines to facilitate the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing stakeholders at the Hajj House in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, emphasized the paramount importance of prioritizing the security and welfare of the pilgrims by the…
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slapped a hefty N200 million fine on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for flouting the newly implemented tariff guidelines. The regulatory body has instructed an immediate reimbursement to customers who were overcharged. In an official statement released by NERC, it confirms taking punitive measures against AEDC for…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced its decision to abstain from participating in the upcoming local government polls slated for April 6, 2024. In a press release issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, the party unequivocally disavowed any involvement in the electoral process, citing deep-seated distrust…
In a bid to attract patronage to their facilities four major Nigerian ports have been enmeshed in a stiff contest over handling of ‘Very Large Ships, VLS’. The four ports are the newly commissioned Lekki port, Apapa port, Tin-can Island port, all in Lagos and Onne port in Port Harcourt. The bigger the size of…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has said the team must be focused for the entire duration of their 2024 Olympics Qualifying encounters against South Africa. The former African champions went through three days of rigorous training exercise ahead of the first leg clash billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The Super Falcons dominated…
Owners of Manchester United want to keep manager Erik ten Hag at the Premier League club. The Athletic reported on Friday, a day after the Red Devils lost 4-3 to Chelsea, that Ten Hag also wants to stay at Old Trafford. United was leading 3-2 in the 97th minute but Cole Palmer scored twice in…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a. ‘Bobrisky’ on Friday pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of abuse of the naira and money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a Lagos court. Bobrisky arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos around 11:50 a.m. for his arraignment on charges of money…
Mikel Arteta hopes his Arsenal team can create an aura similar to that enjoyed by the 2003/04 “Invincibles” as they chase their first Premier League title for 20 years. The Gunners are on 68 points, two behind Liverpool and one ahead of defending champions Manchester City with just eight games to go in a thrilling three-way…
Indigenous airline operator, Air Peace Airline, has announced an increase in capacity for its Lagos-London route, citing surging demands. The airline also disclosed that it was gearing up to commence flights to New York and Houston before the end of the year. Disclosing this via its official X account, the alirline said more seats are…
Omowunmi, late singer Mohbad’s wife, has issued a disclaimer over her sister, Karimot’s claims that her late husband was constantly infecting Wunmi with sexually transmitted diseases. Karimot made the claim while slamming Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, over his call for a DNA test on his grandson, Liam. Reacting via her social media page, Wunmi debunked…
Manchester City could escape the threat of relegation, as the Premier League is planning radical changes to Financial Fair Play, FFP, rules. City currently has 115 charges hanging over it. And the English champions such as Everton and Nottingham Forest have been stung with points deductions this season. It has led to talk that the…
In a medical breakthrough that signals hope for thousands of patients on organ transplant waiting lists, Rick Slayman became the first individual to be discharged from a hospital after receiving a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig on Thursday. The surgery, which took place at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been deemed a success,…
Four managers have been shortlisted for the Nigeria Premier Football League Coach of the Month award for March. The quartet are Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers), Gbenga Ogunbote (Shooting Stars), Kennedy Boboye (Sunshine Stars) and Umar Abdullahi (Akwa United assistant coach). Ilechukwu led his Rangers side to three wins and two draws in the month. The energetic…
The most popular United States business magazine, Forbes, in its latest publication, has named the top 10 richest female billionaires in 2024, adding that 369 out of 2,781 billionaires, or 13.3% are women. Forbes said the number moved up from 337 in 2023 when women accounted for 12.8% of the list. Together they are worth…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase of 300 per cent electricity tariff for Band A consumers in the country. Accordingly, power distribution companies (DisCos) will be allowed to raise electricity prices to N225 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68 for urban consumers this month effectively from April 1, 2024 Vice chairman of…
