Israel has launched what is regarded “a limited ground operation” across its northern border into Lebanon. CNN reports that the operation targets the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, opening a new and dangerous phase in almost a year of war. The latest escalation comes after Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Friday….
A Russian strike on the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed seven people on Tuesday, the regional prosecutor’s office said. The video published by the region’s governor showed debris and broken glass strewn around a market, while several bodies lay on the pavement. “Around 9 am (0600 GMT) on October 1, Russian…
President Bola Tinubu says the economic hardship bedevilling Nigerians is not peculiar to the country, saying it is a global issue. The president made the claim in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the 2024 Independence Day anniversary. He said, “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of living, especially…
Nigerian police has fired teargas at hundreds of protesters participating in the #FearlessInOctober demonstration against poverty, hardship, and bad governance in Abuja on Tuesday. This incident occurred in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, forcing residents to flee and protesters to scamper for safety. The October 1 protest were part of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has vowed to prosecute any corrupt government official that has been found wanting on the scale of corruption. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated this when the Chairman of APC Akida Forum (AAF), Musa Mahmud, led protesters to the Commission headquarters and demanded a probe of the…
•Otse appears before house committee, declines to speak because Bobrisky was absent The federal government, yesterday, inaugurated an independent investigative panel to inquire into the allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NcoS). This was as a social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, yesterday,…
Correspondents Nigerian leaders and citizens alike have continued to express mixed feelings on the state of the nation as Nigeria marks her 64th independence anniversary. While the leaders generally expressed hope and optimism that things would change and improve with time, a majority of the citizens expressed despair, with some deciding to stage…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, assured the creative arts sector of his administration’s commitment and support for the industry. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday after watching a stage play, “Kurunmi”, written by renowned playwright, Professor Ola Rotimi, at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. Kurunmi explores the themes of supremacy of tradition,…
In a bid to encourage local manufacturing of medicine, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said the country had started local production of active ingredients needed for the manufacture of drugs. NAFDAC said the push for local manufacture of medical products will help check the dumping of substandard medicine…
•Targets improved governance in education, health, sustainable power, irrigation •Bank’s loans under Tinubu hit $6.2bn The World Bank has approved the sum of $1.57 billion for three new projects in Nigeria, including supporting the country in addressing governance challenges in education and healthcare. Others are improving primary healthcare services as…
Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) said it has plans to convert millions of Nigerian vehicles from petrol and diesel to cleaner forms of electric vehicles and CNG-powered vehicles. It also stated that it was pursuing several other initiatives that would promote industrialisation in the country. Executive Vice Chairman…
Following the granting of all requisite regulatory approvals, Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced that the sale of Diageo’s shareholding in Guinness Nigeria to Tolaram has now been completed, effective yesterday, September 30, 2024. In June 2024, Diageo and Tolaram announced a proposed transaction that would have Diageo transfer ownership of its 58.02 per…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its recent airstrike in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State was aimed at known terrorist hideouts. This statement comes in response to reports alleging civilian casualties during the operation. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, addressed the claims, asserting that…
Controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has disclosed how he came into possession of a contentious phone recording involving cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. VDM explained that the recording, which has sparked widespread debate, was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky allegedly owed money. He shared…
A man was arrested on Monday after forcibly entering the Moroccan Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, where he smashed windows and displayed a rainbow flag from one of the embassy’s windows, according to police reports. The situation intensified when the suspect, reportedly armed with a knife, barricaded himself inside a room within the embassy. Swedish police…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike, citing growing frustration and hardship among lecturers. The union emphasized that its members are “hungry and angry” over the unresolved issues plaguing the education sector. The Owerri Zone of ASUU called on the governors of Imo and Anambra…
The Imo State Government has debunked speculations that it has allocated land to the Federal Government for the establishment of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp for northerners in Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The government made it clear that the ongoing construction in Nsu is a training facility for skills…
At least five people have died, and numerous others have been hospitalized after eating a meal of beans served during a ‘love feast,’ locally known as ‘ipese,’ at a white garment church in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at a church located in the Apata area of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP), has successfully destroyed a terrorists’ logistics base located in Yadi Forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the airstrikes were carried out on Friday, September 27, 2024,…
The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent comments, urging him to stop fantasizing about Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike had reportedly mocked Governor Fubara and his camp for allegedly turning to the Action…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given the green light to the design of the $15 billion Lagos-Abidjan corridor highway project, a key initiative aimed at boosting regional economic integration. The approval was announced during the 21st Ministerial Steering Committee meeting, held in Lagos, Nigeria, and chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Works,…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has stressed the importance of enacting robust laws to support local government autonomy and strengthen the institution. He shared his views during an interactive session with journalists in Kano, where he attended a constitutional review committee retreat over the weekend. Ndume pointed out that while he fully supports local…
President Bola Tinubu has named Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership. This follows the agreements made during Tinubu’s recent visit to China in early September. Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the President. A fellow of…
In today’s fast-paced digital age, journalism is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Precision journalism, a method that utilizes data to guide reporting, is quickly becoming the cornerstone of modern newsrooms. As technology evolves, the reliance on data and analytics enables journalists to uncover hidden patterns, expose truths, and provide readers with more accurate and insightful stories….
The family plays a fundamental role in shaping individuals and is widely considered the primary agent of socialization. From birth, the family provides the initial environment where children begin to learn societal norms, values, and behaviors. This early stage of life sets the foundation for an individual’s personality, emotional well-being, and future social interactions. Sociologists…
Atlético Madrid will face Real Madrid on September 29, 2024, at 19:00 UTC at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, as part of the LaLiga competition. Atlético Madrid currently sits in 3rd place, while Real Madrid holds 2nd. To compare the top performers from both teams, Sofascore provides player ratings based on a variety…
Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. After a 3-0 win against Southampton, United struggled in their last two matches, drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace and 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League. Erik ten Hag’s side is under pressure to turn things around,…
The Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah says he admires his Abia Warriors counterpart Imama Amakpakabo’s tactical mastery and achievements in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Abdallah acknowledged that Amakpakabo is among the best coaches in the NPFL. “Imama is a coach I respect a lot for his tactical mastery and achievements in the league,”…
Abuchi Kenneth and his accomplice, Ifeanyi Odu, aged 29 and 27 respectively, have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Enugu State Command over alleged car-breaking and stealing of Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones. According to a statement made available by the spokesperson of Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, yesterday, the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country. Oyintiloye said that with patience, all the challenges faced by Nigerians would be a thing of the past. He stated this while speaking…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed pride in playing a key role in making an Ijaw man, Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. Speaking during an event organized by the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress in his honor in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike stated that God used him…
