The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will continue to be accepted as legal tender indefinitely. The decision comes in the wake of new currency notes that were introduced last year, initially intended to replace the old ones. Isa AbdulMumin, Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, saidin a…
Israeli forces have penetrated Gaza’s largest hospital in what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) describes as a “concentrated assault”. According to eyewitness reports, commando forces entered the main emergency department and went from room to room questioning people, but there is presently no shooting in the hospital area. Israel accuses Hamas of operating a command…
The German government has donated 20 million euros to member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) to promote efficient usage of water and enhance adaptation to climate change. The Head of the Political Section, German Embassy, Mathias Dold stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at this year’s session of the Regional Steering Committee of…
Plans are on by the federal government to establish the Nigeria Institute of Vocational Studies alongside upgrading the infrastructure of secondary and tertiary vocation systems. Senior Special Assistant to the President on technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education, Abiola Arogundade, made this known at the unveiling ceremony of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and higher…
Olutimain Ilenre, a graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, has burnt his original certificates, including his NYSC certificate, Bachelor of Arts certificate, secondary school and JAMB certificates. In a video posted on social media on Monday, the graduate of History and International Studies blamed his decision on unemployment, claiming that the country’s current circumstances have rendered…
A boat has capsized in the River Benue at Anyeci area of Benue State, causing the deaths of at least 20 persons. The boat, which was conveying fishermen from Ibi and Wukari local government areas of Taraba State, was reportedly travelling to Kwara State. Alhaji Jidda Suleiman, the Chairman of Transportation, Taraba State chapter, said…
Dino Melaye, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for the cancellation of the Kogi State governorship election, describing the conduct of the exercise as “shameful”. Mr Melaye’s angry remarks came during a press conference in Lokoja on Sunday, just as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continued with collation of the…
Financial issues are one of the leading causes of conflict in relationships, and can often lead to feelings of resentment, anger, and frustration. But there are ways to handle finances and financial issues in a way that can strengthen your relationship. By being open and honest about your financial situation, working together to create a…
British mixed martial artist Tom Aspinall has won the UFC interim heavyweight championship knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the main event of UFC 295. Aspinall claimed the third British champion in history on Saturday night as UFC celebrates its 30th anniversary in Madison Square Garden. Aspinall said. “I just want to say to everyone at…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja runway has temporarily been closed to flight operations for safety reasons. The runway was shut down to flight after an aircraft operated by Aero Contractors upon landing Sunday morning from Lagos in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass…
Veteran Hausa Drama actor Usman Baba Fategi ‘Samanja’ is dead. Samanja died on Sunday morning at a hospital in Kaduna during a prolonged illness. The deceased was a former soldier in the Nigerian army and also worked with Radio Nigeria, Kaduna. Samanja died at the aged of 81 and was survived by two wives and…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is the incubent governor has been declared as the winner of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Imo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, made this declaration on Sunday in Owerri. The State Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abayomi Fasina, who is the Vice-Chancellor of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), who was earlier abducted in Bayelsa, has regained his freedom. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity (INEC) in Bayelsa State, Wilfred Ifogah, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen. INEC had earlier reported the abduction of the SPO who was in…
A boat conveying 12 election personnel and materials to Registration Area Centre 17 in Koluama in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayless State has capsized. In a statement by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, Wilfred Ifogah, result sheets, power banks, and luggage containing personnel effects were lost, but no casualties were…
The Presidency has congratulated Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr for their Grammy nominations. It was reported that the young music stars received nominations in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category on the 66th Grammy nominations list released on Friday, November 10, 2023. Burna Boy secured nominations in three additional…
National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu has called on both regular and ad-hoc staff to demonstrate the highest level of patriotism and professionalism in tomorrow’s Governorship elections in Kogi Bayelsa and Imo States. In a statement, the Chairman explains that INEC was not a political party and that the Commission has…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have insisted that the nationwide strike begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Following a meeting on Friday in Abuja, the union’s leadership decided to move on with a statewide strike in response to unpaid salaries for members and the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. The President, who gave the assurance at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said Nigeria was ready for business. He said Nigeria was desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organizations such as Boko…
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Thurday have mobilised their members for a protest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Abuja. The organized labour gathered at the airport around 8:58am to enforce their directive to members working in the aviation sector to stop all flights to Owerri, the…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has called on 2023 Batch C Stream 1 National Youths Service Corps members deployed to the state to harness their skills and talents to the overall development of the area. In a message to the Swearing-in, the corps members at the Permanent Orientation camp, Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre local…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed restrictions on vehicular movement in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states during the governorship elections on November 11, 2023. At a press conference in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said the restriction would be enforced from 12 am to 6 pm on Saturday…
Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci has said that despite being overtaken by Irish chef, Alan Fisher, for “longest cooking marathon (individual)”, she would forever be a Guinness World Record holder “in spirit and in history.” Hilda added that she admired the hard work of her successor, Fisher, who cooked nonstop for an astonishing 119 hours and…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a total nationwide strike effective next Tuesday, November 14. Also, the two unions said there will be “national action on Imo State” from Tuesday (Today) from Midnight. The leadership of the two unions reached the resolution after…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Federal Capital Territory to liaise with the FCT administration to explore and resolve all the issues surrounding the lack of issuance of certificates of occupancy to property owners. This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Katsina State, Sada Soli…
Popular Nollywood actor, director, and producer Natty Bruce Idigbogu is dead. Natty Bruce passed away on November 6, according to Shaibu Husseini, a movie journalist and member of the African Movie Academy Awards jury, who announced the filmmaker’s death on his official Facebook page. He wrote: “I have just been reliably informed that light has…
Popular music star, Naira Marley and music producer, Sam Larry have been granted bail by a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba Area of the State. The Magistrate Court granted Naira Marley and Sam Larry bail in the sum of N20 million with three responsible sureties. The two were also asked to submit their…
Renowned Nigerian musician Ajibola Danladi, aka Danny Young, has claimed that he paved the way for singers Seyi Vibez and Asake. Singer Danny Young made the claim in a viral video on social media while reviewing Asake’s recent achievements with his friends. He stated that he was the one who started the style of music…
Popular Nigerian award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced a break from music and likely thinking about pursuing a career in sports. Wizkid, reacting to a comment by a fan pressuring him for a new release, made the remark on a post on his Instagram page. His response was “Una papa dey…
A Philippino Radio Journalist, Juan Jumalon, known as DJ Johnny Walker, has been shot dead in his studio. Police say DJ walker was on live broadcast performing when his killers struck. Ferdinand Marcos JR, the President of the Philippines, has described the killing as “inhumane” and condemned the murder in strong terms. The president has…
Israeli warplanes have killed 33 people and injured many others in the early hours of Sunday, according to Palestine’s health officials. The attack occurred as Israel said it would continue its bombardment in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, despite US appeals for a “humanitarian pause” to get aid to desperate civilians. The soaring death toll in…
Nigerian Popular singer and make-up artist, Elohor Eva Alordiah, has outlined and revealed reasons she quit the music industry. The young Eva Alordiah in a post on her official X on Saturday, stated that she went into depression during her stay in the industry. While she was narrating the outplay of event, she wrote: “A…
