President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related offenses. The President made this appeal during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu noted that the…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed, has expressed serious concerns over the persistent violation of road safety regulations by some commercial drivers, particularly regarding overloading and the dangerous practice of carrying both goods and passengers despite repeated warnings and campaigns. During a monitoring exercise for the ongoing Sallah…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has lauded the Zeberced Group for its creation of 40,000 jobs and the development of the Abuja Industrial Park, among other initiatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking with journalists after a tour of the company’s site in Idu, Abuja, Vice President Shettima highlighted that these projects align with…
Abia State has launched the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week, aimed at reducing the high mortality rates among children under five years old. The initiative, organized by the state Ministry of Health, the Primary Health Care Development Agency, and various partners, commenced in Umuahia. During the opening ceremony in…
Hazel Oyeze Onou, widely known as Whitemoney and winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition, has asserted that his personal funds, rather than fan support, propelled him far in the All Stars edition of the reality show. In a recent conversation with YouTuber Olufemi Daniel, the singer revealed that he wasn’t surprised by…
Big Brother Naija reality star, Doyin, has advised single ladies to prioritise financial independence over love and marriage. According to her, a woman who doesn’t have money isn’t ready for marriage or having kids. She claimed that the biggest mistake a woman can make is “depending completely” on her spouse. The reality star said she…
The family members of one Mr John Ekpono of Agharoza, Iboko, in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have been rendered homeless by Youth in the state. It was a scene of tears and agony as their houses and farmlands were destroyed by some youths in the area following a revelation by a certain…
Binance has expressed relief on Friday as the Federal High Court in Abuja cleared Tigran Gambaryan, a 39-year-old American and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla, of tax evasion charges filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The court’s decision was after the FIRS submitted amended charges that effectively dropped the tax evasion allegations against Gambaryan and his…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed to join force with the security agencies to flush out criminal gangs in the state. The governor made this vow when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Onubogu, who was on a courtesy visit to the Government House in…
The members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, and the Congress of University Academics of the University of Abuja are lamenting their unpaid salaries by authorities of the institution. However, the institution’s branch of ASUU which has been on strike for 41 days today over the move by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdulrasheed…
The Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman released 23 inmates who are serving their term at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday. According to a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adegbulugbe Olumide, the governor who visited all the custodial centres in the state ahead of the…
Super Falcons Defender, Glory Ogbonna has signed a new one-year contract with Turkish side, Besiktas. Besiktas made the announcement on social media on Friday. “Besiktas United Payment team have renewed the contract of our Nigerian defender Glory Ogbonna within the scope of the transfer efforts for the 2024/25 season,” reads the statement. The former Edo…
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described Nigeria’s rating as the lowest in terms of women in elective positions in Africa as disappointing, calling for more intentional support by political parties and the parliament for women to narrow the gap with the men. Speaking as a Special Guest at the…
Sultan of Sokoto and Co-President of World Religions for Peace Headquarters, New York, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has sent his word of felicitation to Muslims from all over the world, who are gathered in Minna in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from this Friday June 14, 2024 equivalent to Dhul-Hijjah 8,…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to investors about the high risks associated with investing in meme coins, including $Davido. In a circular dated June 14, 2024, the SEC stated that meme coins, such as $Davido, are highly speculative and lack fundamental value. The SEC noted that meme coins are cryptocurrencies…
Here is a detailed guide towards the UEFA Euro 2024 match schedule and how to watch the matches. UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off at 8pm Nigeria time on Friday as hosts Germany take on Scotland in the opening match. This marks the first time Germany is hosting a major international tournament since the 2006 FIFA…
Wema Bank says it has successfully concluded the first tranche of its recapitalisation exercise having secured all relevant regulatory approvals for the allotment of its N40 billion rights issue. Its Managing Director, Mr Moruf Oseni, disclosed this in a statement made available on Friday in Lagos. Oseni said as a forward-thinking and pioneering bank, the…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, recently dissed his colleagues, Davido, and Zlatan Ibile, in a new freestyle. Portable and Davido fell out after the former publicly accused the latter of giving him “bad advice” during their dinner in the United States. Davido reacted by unfollowing Portable on Instagram, and the ‘Zazu’ crooner also…
Popular rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, has said 2Baba is the only veteran Nigerian artist he regards as a legend. He noted that the ‘African Queen’ crooner inspired a generation of musicians. Odumodublvck made the remarks while reacting to a viral video of 2Baba praising him and other rising talented musicians. On his X handle,…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, has reiterated his resolve to use his good offices, in collaboration with the Governor Umo Eno-led administration in Akwa Ibom, to promote the unity, development and peace of the state. Akpabio, stated this while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Eno and members…
From Ida Mbuthia As a medical practitioner, I am very fortunate to be educated in the often-subtle workings of the human body. This has served me, not only in my profession and with patients but also personally, as I recognise potential medical issues in myself and seek care when I feel something isn’t quite right….
“I love anything Afrobeats. I like Tyla, I like Burna Boy, anything Afrobeat. But I love Burna so much,” Shakira said. Shakira’s connection to African music dates back to her recording of ‘Zangaléwa’ by Cameroonian band Golden Sounds for the official 2010 South Africa World Cup song, ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).’
The Nigerian police thwarted a bank robbery at First Bank in Abaji, Abuja on Thursday, killing three robbers during a fierce gun battle. The attempted robbery involved a 15-man gang and was foiled by the combined efforts of the Nigerian Police and the military. According to a statement released on Friday by the Police Public…
A Federal High Court in Kano has mandated the Kano State Government to compensate the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, with N10 million for violating his fundamental human rights. The court found that the Kano Governor’s order for the Emir’s arrest was unlawful, resulting in the Emir being placed under house arrest and infringing…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their position in the latest FIFA women’s ranking released on Friday. According to the ranking published on FIFA’s website, Nigeria holds the 36th position globally, remaining the top-ranked African nation. Under the leadership of Randy Waldrum, the Super Falcons continue to dominate the African continent. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana holds…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilized 41,000 regular and special marshals for a 10-day nationwide special operation to ensure a smooth and safe Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a briefing held in Abuja, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed announced that extensive logistics support had been arranged to facilitate the operations. The FRSC has increased its presence…
Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano State has affirmed the right of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to be heard. The ruling comes in response to a case filed by kingmaker Aminu Baba Dan Agundi, addressing fundamental human rights within the broader power struggle in the Kano emirate….
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have agreed to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, utilizing interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This political agreement was the focal point of the first day of the G7 annual summit in southern Italy, attended for the second…
President Bola Tinubu is set to receive a draft bill on Friday proposing a return to a regional system of governance for Nigeria. The bill, authored by Akin Fapohunda, a prominent member of the Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, and the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN), aims to replace the current federal structure with a…
West Ham United have announced the signing of Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras for £25.5 million, on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old becomes the first signing under new manager Julen Lopetegui, who took charge last month. Guilherme’s transfer will be finalized on Friday, coinciding with the official opening of the Premier League transfer window,…
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the federal government’s suit seeking full autonomy for local governments across Nigeria. Presiding Judge Justice Garba Lawal announced the decision following the adoption of legal processes by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, on behalf of the federal government, and representatives of the 36…
