The Ukrainian Air Force has intercepted 38 Shahed-type drones from Russia. The Force in a statement said projectiles were destroyed over eight regions in southern, northern and central Ukraine. The Russian forces have also fired two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles at Ukraine from the Voronezh region, the air force said, without…
The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) has said that the recent policy statement on removal of import duties on staple foods by President Bola Tinubu will cost the government up to N188.37 billion in revenue for the six-month period of implementation of the presidential directive. President Tinubu had in July this year announced suspension of…
The Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the 14th governing Council of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, DIG Udom Ekpoudom (retired) has frowned at the discovery of massive certificate forgeries rocking the university. Yesterday, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were reportedly fraudulently mobilized for national service by UNICAL…
Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari are currently attending the inaugural Council of State meeting under President Bola Tinubu administration on Tuesday. The meeting is holding at the State House Council Chambers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Also, former Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar…
Donald Trump has criticised the European Union and his Democratic opponents during a delayed, two-hour conversation with Elon Musk on X. The interview which was due for 1.00a.m on Tuesday (0000 GMT), was put back by more than 40 minutes by technical problems with X owner Musk blaming a cyber attack on the…
The Police Command in Niger says it has uncovered the lifeless body of a baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger. SP Waisu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday. He said that on…
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’ with training centers in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The football academy is aimed at creating an environment where the next generation of African players can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and…
Nigerian singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated new album, “The Entertainer: The Sequel,” on Friday, August 16, 2024. D’banj made the announcement on Tuesday morning through his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he shared, “The Entertainer D’Sequel | Out 16.08.24,” alongside a thrilling teaser…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of rising star Aduke Ajayi, known as Aduke Gold, who recently passed away. Fellow gospel artist Esther Igbekele announced the news on social media, sharing a tribute and calling Aduke Gold “a general.” This tragic loss follows the recent death of another prominent gospel singer, Egbin Orun,…
American rapper Terius Gray, popularly known as Juvenile, has declared his colleague, Lil Wayne as “the greatest rapper of all time.” Speaking on ‘The Breakfast Club show’, Juvenile, 49, said he witnessed Wayne’s rise closely during their days at Birdman’s Cash Money Records. “I think [Lil] Wayne is the greatest rapper of all time. I’ve…
The phrase “Keep politics out of football” frequently appears on social media in reaction to political issues within and beyond the sport. However, many former footballers ignore this advice, choosing instead to pursue careers in public service and politics, where they actively work to drive change from a position of leadership. Here are some footballers…
Nigeria’s oil marketers have suggested that the Dangote Refinery could potentially reduce the price of petrol to between N600 to N650 per liter, based on its production costs. Hammed Fashola, the National Vice President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, made this statement on Monday. This announcement comes as there are indications that…
A devastating flood has left over 2000 households homeless in various communities within Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State. The flood has caused significant damage to properties, including livestock worth millions of Naira. The impacted communities include Ruwan Gora, Morai, Makera, Talata Mafara town, among others. Officials from the Zamfara State Emergency Management…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a bearish start to the week, with the All Share Index declining by 0.72 percent to settle at 97,881.75 points. This resulted in a market capitalization of N55.58 trillion at the end of trading on Monday. Despite this decline, the market’s year-to-date return stood at 31.87 percent. Investors traded…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, emphasizing the need for more representation for Africa. Guterres criticized the outdated structure of the Security Council, which he argued has failed to keep up with the changing world and lacks proper African representation. He highlighted that most African countries were under…
Residents of Ikirun in Osun State were shocked and confused when a local security guard, known as ‘Ibariba,’ was found slaughtered at his duty post by unknown assailants. The incident occurred at a shop owned by a man named Baba Giwa in the early hours of Monday. The body of Ibariba was discovered in the…
The Kano State Police Command has reported the arrest of 873 individuals who allegedly exploited the recent 10-day nationwide protests to engage in various criminal activities and violate the state-imposed curfew. Speaking to the press in Kano on Monday, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo, detailed the crimes committed by the suspects, which…
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transportation as a critical economic strategy for Nigeria, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s public transportation and energy policies. Speaking at the commissioning of 30 hybrid-powered CNG buses at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu highlighted the pressing need for…
In the early hours of Monday, a tragic accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the deaths of two individuals traveling in a commercial vehicle. The crash, which took place along the long bridge, was attributed to road demarcation and driver fatigue by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to halt ongoing protests organized under the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The application sought an interim injunction to restrain protesters from continuing their demonstrations across the country. The motion, filed on August 12, 2024, by Danladi Goje, Buky Abayomi, Adiza Abbo, and 13 other Nigerians, aimed…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning, describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a rising threat to Nigeria’s democratic principles. The party urged citizens to remain vigilant, citing concerns over the governor’s recent actions and policies. According to a statement released by Olawale Sadare, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, Governor…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The appointment, effective August 20, 2024, marks a new chapter for the university. Professor Ayodele, previously the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), succeeds Professor Edward Olanipekun, whose term as Vice Chancellor concludes on the same…
The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Jeremiah Stephen, for allegedly defrauding customers through fake money transfers and unauthorized withdrawals from Point of Sale (POS) machines. Stephen, who was arrested in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, is accused of swindling a total of N500,000 from unsuspecting victims….
Peter Okoye, known as ‘Mr. P’ from the renowned music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed the ongoing feud with his twin brother, Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, accusing him of tarnishing the legacy of the group they built together. The P-Square brothers initially parted ways in 2017 following a disagreement involving their elder brother, Jude Okoye, but…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The D’Tigress team made history at the Olympics by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarterfinals of the Games,…
Mrs. Favour Igiebor, the woman captured in a viral video tearing her husband’s passport at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, has spoken out, defending her actions and criticizing those who judged her without understanding the full context. In a video statement responding to the widespread backlash, Mrs. Igiebor addressed popular bloggers, including Tunde Ednut…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted in May and June. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, made the announcement on Monday, revealing that results for 1,685,889 candidates, representing 93.9% of those who sat for the exam, have been…
The Presidential Candidate of People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration hasn’t realised the enormity of the sufferings of Nigerians it means it wasn’t ready for governance from the start. Atiku who spoke through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe , explained that…
Poland has denied claims that its nationals were involved in the waving of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano State. During the just-concluded nationwide protest, some protesters were sighted brandishing the Russian flag in some States of the North. Following the brandishing of the Russian flag, the Department of State Services, DSS, arrested…
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on Monday said it has launched a formal investigation following the circulation of a video on social media, showing a female traveller destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo disclosed this in a statement issued in…
Olanike Okumeh, a 61-year-old retiree, has accused The Redeemed Evangelical Mission of not fixing her three-bedroom home at 5 Mobil Road, Satellite Town, Lagos State after the church tore down the walls to convert it to a hall for religious services. Okomeh disclosed that the church failed to restore the apartment to its original state…
