Super Eagles called 23 players and all the 23 invited players are now in Super Eagles’ camp ahead of Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. New invitees; Gift Orban, Victor Boniface and Jordan Torunarigha are among the players in camp. The team will have their first training session later…
The authorities in Zambia have arrested Esther Lungu, the wife of former President Edgar Lungu, along with three others. Esther Lungu and three others have been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and a certificate of title for a property in Lusaka. They are also accused of possessing property that is believed to be…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the domestication of the law upgrading the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years of age The Commissioner for Basic Education, Hajiya Halima Mohammed Bande, stated this at a news briefing after the Weekly State Executive Council Meeting The Commissioner said, teachers who…
President Bola Tinubu has secured a 14 billion dollar investment pledge from Indian companies. The companies made the pledge during the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Conference in New Delhi, India. President Tinubu told the captains of industry that Nigeria was ready to give them the best returns for investment possible, stressing that there is nowhere…
Welcome to Wednesday, a day dedicated to exploring the intricacies of effective communication and its role as a bridge to deeper, more significant relationships. Communication serves as the life force of any relationship, whether personal or professional. It acts as the channel through which we convey our thoughts, emotions, and ideas. However, effective communication goes…
The Ekiti Government has denied reports that five persons drowned in flooding in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, represented by his Deputy, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, clarified that there were no fatalities in the flooding. He expressed regret over the damage caused by the flood and assured that the government would take…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has experienced another postponement in its kickoff date for the 2023/24 season. Originally scheduled to start on September 9, the league board announced a shift in the commencement date. The reason cited for this postponement is to allow members to focus on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the…
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has criticized the chairman of the state’s chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Wale Lasisi, for his comments about Yinka Ayefele, a prominent musician and broadcaster. Lasisi had criticized Ayefele for airing a case on his radio program where a woman had a…
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has rejected a copy of the report on the last presidential election made by the European Union (EU) Election Observers Mission that was tendered by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP). The court held that the document was obtained by the petitioners from its registry, which was certified…
Fire broke out on Wednesday morning at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria with the primary gateway section of the airport being affected. Firefighters have been swiftly mobilised to contain the fire while passengers and airport personnel have been evacuated from the affected building. Meanwhile, the incident has affected…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has presented a cheque of two billion naira to the Nigerian Labour Congress, for disbursement as interest-free loans to workers to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal. This was part of the nine-point demands earlier presented by Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to the state Governor….
Patience is a vital power that can make or break a relationship. Without it, even the strongest of connections can crumble under the weight of impatience and frustration. When we’re patient, we can weather the ups and downs of life together, understanding that challenges are temporary and that our love is worth the wait. Patience…
Big Brother Naija housemate, All Stars housemate, Cross has vowed to stop Mercy Eke, winner of ‘Pepper dem season from winning again the reality show. Cross said this while strategizing with Soma and Neo on Tuesday night. He said that Mercy and CeeC need to clash in order to divide their fan base. Cross said,…
Bukayo Saka has been named England Men’s Player of the Year for a second successive year. Saka was voted winner by Three Lions fans as the standout star of the 2022-23 season ahead of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in second and third respectively. The Arsenal star played ten times for England over the last…
Relative peace has returned to the troubled communities of Abomege and Ishinkwo in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru approved the setting up of a Peace Committee to investigate the causes of the crisis between these communities. The committee successfully held joint meetings with the communities’ leaders and stakeholders and…
In the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe, Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham will be the center referee. His compatriots Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali and Mohammed Serradj will serve as assistant referees, with Nabil Boukhalfa as the fourth official and Prosper Addo from Ghana as the match…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to mobilize its members for a protest at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over the recent hike in school fees across educational institutions in Nigeria. NANS also warned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to prevent students from exercising their right to protest, emphasizing…
The Nigerian naira depreciated against the US dollar on Monday, exchanging at N747.87 at the Investors and Exporters window. This represents a 1.01% drop compared to the N740.38 exchange rate on September 1st. The open indicative rate closed at N772.06 to the dollar. The highest rate recorded during the day’s trading was N799.90 before settling…
Aviation unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have opted out of the two day warning strike called by their parent body. The leadership of the unions say, the reason for this is that, they cannot afford to jeopardize the industry’s safety record before the global community as it is currently undergoing the International Civil…
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) initiated a nationwide warning strike today, some areas of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, experienced deserted streets and closed businesses. Many business owners did not open their shops, and residents stayed indoors. However, at the Owode-Ede market on the outskirts of Osogbo, traders and commercial transporters continued their…
By Damilola Adeleke The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun a two-day nationwide warning strike in protest of the removal of subsidy and the associated economic hardships faced by Nigerians. Some NLC affiliates in Abuja, including banks, government ministries, and parastatal agencies, have adhered to the strike directives, with some offices being closed. The NLC…
Nigerian young singer Joseph Akinwale popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed why he finds it difficult to forgive people who offend him. The singer, during his recent interview on Zero Conditions Podcast, confessed to struggling with letting offenders off the hook. Joeboy said: “It’s hard for me to forgive and forget, I’m sorry but I’m…
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched the 2023 tree-planting campaign with 1.2 million trees to be planted across the state. Governor Zulum launched the campaign at Borno State University Teaching Hospital to curb desertification and other environmental problems. “If (tree felling) is left unchecked, we may one day find that the whole of…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his return to international football with Cameroon, despite having faced what he calls “injustice and manipulation” Onana was nominated by his squad last Tuesday for Burundi’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Andre Onana’s inclusion comes nine months after he was suspended by Cameroonian Federation during 2022 World Cup…
Professor Ihonvbere and other members of the committee at the hearing on Monday in abuja. Photo: Ibrahim Shehu/Radio Nigeria The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged illegal disposal of public property by some government agencies between 2010 and 2022. The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee set up to conduct the investigation,…
The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of food items to the vulnerable and the less privilege people across the 44 Local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Yusuf who disclosed this during the Flagg off of the agricultural intervention programme in Kano, said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the effects of…
Recent allegations that Dangote Cement Plc was selling a bag of 50kg cement in Nigeria for N5,200 while selling the same quantity for N1,500 in the Republic of Benin have been debunked. Investigative findings reveal that Dangote Cement is not officially sold in Benin Republic; instead, it is used as a transit route to export…
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilled his promise and took the inaugural commercial ride of the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit from Marina to Mile 2 and back. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, and other dignitaries, Governor Sanwo-Olu became the ride manager, explaining the boarding…
The judgment for the three pending petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) is set to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6, provided there are no unexpected developments. Justice Haruna Tsammani, who leads the PEPC, has scheduled this judgment date for the petitions brought forth by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Atiku Abubakar and…
The Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, is set to continue leading the Super Eagles until the conclusion of the next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. This decision emerged after a meeting on Saturday night between Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, and the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)….
Big Brother Naija current housemates, Alex and Ike have received a strong caution from Biggie for their stern display and altercation during the pool and grill party on Thursday night. Previously, the duo were together in the pool playing when suddenly Alex started throwing punches at Ike. Fellow housemates, Neo Akpofure and Mercy Eke intervened…
