Chelsea has confirmed that they will not be pursuing a summer transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson. While Chelsea’s staff reportedly admires Johnson, they have no intentions of engaging in negotiations for the 22-year-old Welsh attacker during this summer’s transfer window. Instead, Chelsea will be focusing on exploring other options in their pursuit of forwards….
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has proposed that a portion of taxation on items such as alcoholic drinks and cigarettes be allocated towards healthcare services for women, particularly in rural areas, to help reduce mortality rates. Speaking during her inaugural media meeting in Abuja, she emphasized the need to tax products like alcohol and…
President Bola Tinubu is currently engaging in discussions with key stakeholders involved in the ECOWAS intervention aimed at defusing the political crisis in Niger Republic. President Tinubu holds the position of Chairman of the authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Among those participating in…
Abdullahi Dantasidi, the National President of the National Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Cooperative Society, has appealed for the support of President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the challenges faced by artisanal miners across Nigeria. In a statement, Dantasidi highlighted the hazards that artisanal miners encounter, including health, security, and environmental risks, despite being the first…
During a candid conversation within the BBNaija All Star house, contestant Doyin had a heartfelt discussion with fellow housemate CeeC about her feelings of frustration and disappointment in her relationship with Ilebaye. Doyin openly shared her breaking point, expressing her dissatisfaction with Ilebaye’s alleged actions of tarnishing her reputation among other housemates. She conveyed her…
The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has pledged to address the issue of insecurity in Nigeria’s Delta region. He expressed his commitment to improving peace and security during a meeting with the top management staff of the ministry. Engr. Momoh emphasized the importance of collaborating with stakeholders and relevant government bodies to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is set to collaborate with Nigerian universities to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and illicit substance usage, especially among the youth. Muhammad Bashir Ibrahim, the Kwara State Commander of NDLEA, revealed this in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The partnership aims to enhance efforts to address…
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from participating in all its activities following a military coup on July 26. In a statement on Tuesday, the Organization called on coup leaders to release the elected President Mohamed Bazoum and return to their barracks. The AU Peace and Security Council says it has taken note of…
Chelsea Midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka has been ruled out for six weeks after undergoing knee surgery on Monday. Chukwuemeka sustained the injury during Chelsea’s match against the Hammers, West Ham on Saturday, a fixture that saw the Blues lose 3-1. The 19-year old midfielder was outstanding all through the match and scored the only goal for…
A judge in Georgia overseeing former US President, Donald Trump’s election interference case has set a bail bond of $200,000. The bail says Mr Trump can remain free pending trial so long as he does not attempt to threaten or intimidate witnesses, especially through posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another…
GIABA, an institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responsible for facilitating the adoption and implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism in West Africa says the current approach in the fight against corruption in the sub-region is weak and needs to be reviewed. The Director General, Mr Edwin Harris stated…
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding an online publication. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023. The club said they have mutually agreed…
The Central African Republic Supreme Court has approved the results of the July referendum, which increased the duration of a presidential term to seven years but allowed the president to seek for office as many times as they wanted. The court declared that the vote was accepted by an overwhelming majority of 95%, with turnout…
A great feats that would still hopes and change Narratives in the Education sector of Nigeria was the lines of synopsis that the aspirant gave in line with his Aspiration of breaking the ACA-A-THON records A computer science lecturer with the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Joshua Hassan is set for an ACA-A-THON event for the longest…
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Monday departed Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 15th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government. The VP will join other business and political leaders across the world at the summit scheduled for August 22 to 24. In a statement, the Director…
A coalition of Civil Society organisations, Northwest Civil Societies, and the Anti-Corruption Network are protesting in Kano State in the wake of an allegation of bribery raised by a tribunal judge’ Demonstrators matched to the state government house in there hundreds despite a police ban on all forms of protest. The Commissioner of Police in…
Kaduna State government has reviewed downward the fees of tertiary institutions across the state to reduce the plight of students and their parents. The State Governor, Malam Uba Sani announced this at a news briefing at Government House, Kaduna. Governor Sani said the decision was taken in response to the public outcry over the current…
Popular Nigerian artist Asake has been called out for paying tribute to deceased fans before his performance at 02 Arena concert held on Sunday in London. In 2022, Rebecca Ikumelo and a security guard, Gabrielle Hutchinson, both died after sustaining injuries from a stampede at a show held by Asake. Rachel, the sister of the…
Indigenous rapper and music executive, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, has congratulated one of his signing Asake, for selling out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. It was reported that Asake sold out the iconic London arena on Sunday night, making history in the process as the first Nigerian newbie to do…
The police in Kano has imposed a ban on all forms of protest. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Husaini Gumel, made the announcement at the state headquarters on Monday. According to him, intelligence reports revealed that both the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are mobilising for street…
The inauguration of the 45 ministers-designate is ongoing at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja. This comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu announced the appointees’ portfolios. The president had asked the Senate to confirm 48 nominees, but only 45 were cleared. Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna; Stella Okotete (Delta)…
Susan Waya, the mother of Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Kiddwaya, has shared her reaction to her son’s eviction from the reality show. After Kiddwaya was evicted for receiving the fewest votes last week, Susan expressed her contentment with the outcome. Taking to her Instagram account, she revealed, “After yesterday’s threats, I couldn’t be happier…
Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., known as Shatta Wale, has commented on the remarkable achievements of Nigerian musicians, expressing that the accomplishments of their Ghanaian counterparts pale in comparison. Shatta Wale likened the Ghanaian music industry to a “feeding bottle,” while he described the Nigerian music industry as a “Hennessy bottle.” Shatta…
Pure Bliss has announced a six-week extension for its ongoing Millionaire Consumer Promo, aiming to accommodate more participants in the campaign. The promo, now set to conclude on September 5, 2023, has already crowned 21 millionaires and granted thousands of consumers airtime rewards. Bukola Yusuph, Brand Custodian at Pure Bliss, noted that the extension is…
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie playfully hinted at the possibility of joining the ongoing Big Brother Naija All-Stars reality show. The World Cup athlete sparked curiosity by asking about the show and its application process on her Twitter account. She wrote, “What’s #BBNaija & how do I join?” However, in a subsequent tweet, she clarified…
Oil industry expert Dr. Victor Ekpenyong has suggested that Nigeria should utilize its current oil reserves as a means to enhance oil production and address revenue deficits. Ekpenyong, the CEO of Kenyon International West Africa Ltd, a firm specializing in Well Control Services, expressed his views to journalists on Sunday. He also commended the Nigerian…
The apprehension of the kidnapper responsible for the murder of Emmanuel Igwe, an employee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the abduction of his wife has been revealed in detail. Emmanuel Ajah, the chairman of Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, shared the account with the press in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State’s capital….
Spain has won the Women’s World Cup, defeating European champion England 1-0 in a final that delivered great drama at the end of the tournament. This is their first-time world cup win. Flourishing in her role as centre-forward, Laurent Hemp was a scourge for the Spanish defence in the opening exchanges, striking the crossbar in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop governors serving as ministers in his administration from collecting life pensions from the state. SERAP also wants the governors serving as ministers to return the pension and allowances collected to the public treasury. In a letter by the SERAP‘s Deputy…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has paid tribute to Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of his colleague, Wizkid, who passed away recently. Mrs. Balogun died on Friday. Since her death was announced, celebrities and public figures have flooded the social media space with condolence messages to singer, Wizkid and his family….
Niger’s new military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani has said the country will transition to civilian rule in not more than three years. In a 12-minute televised broadcast on Saturday, Tchiani claimed ECOWAS was “getting ready to attack”‘. He warned against the planned military action by the ECOWAS , saying Niger’s military will resist external forces…
