Some Nigerians have criticized a viral video where the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio was telling senators that the clerk of the National Assembly will send money to them to enable them to enjoy their holiday. On Tuesday, after the announcement of the leadership of standing committees, the Senate adjourned sitting till September 26, 2023 to…
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for shooting grammy award winner Megan Thee Stallion. In December 2022, Tory was convicted and charged with three gun-related charges, which included assault with a semiautomatic handgun; carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. The incident…
The Commander, Osun Amotekun Corps, Retired Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, on Tuesday, said the corps arrested a 37-year-old man who specialises in breaking into houses and stealing in the state. Adewinmbi, in a statement, said the suspect, who hails from Ibadan, Oyo State, was arrested in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun, on Monday. “Operatives…
41 migrants have died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa. Four people who survived the disaster told rescuers that they were on a boat that had set off from Sfax in Tunisia and sank on its way to Italy. The survivors, originally from the Ivory Coast and Guinea reached Lampedusa on Wednesday….
World record holder in the 100m hurdles Tobi Amusan was not listed in the AFN athletes world championship, due to charges against her by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three doping tests. The Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday released Nigeria’s squad list for the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. According…
The nationwide protest of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) set to commence on Wednesday has been called off after closed door meeting with the Senate. Addressing the media shortly after the meeting, the National President of the Association, Dr Emeka Innocent Orji said it was concluded that the Association should be at the…
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says over two million students and staff of higher education institutions in the country will have access to online academic resources through the deployment of the Blackboard learning platform. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, stated this in Abuja, at the flag-off of a three-day workshop on the Implementation of…
The Federal Government on Monday said it did not proceed with the contempt suit it planned to file against Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for organizing nationwide protest against fuel subsidy removal on August 2, 2023. The National Industry Court had stopped the organized labour from going on strike, however…
In Kano State, a Sharia Court has ruled that Abdulwahab Yusuf, a 23-year-old man who admitted to stealing cow skin valued at N8,500, should be remanded in a correctional facility. Yusuf, a resident of Tukuntawa Quarters in Kano, was brought before the court on a theft charge by the police. Presiding Judge Umar Lawal-Abubakar adjourned…
The Ogun State Government announced that the agro international airport on Iperu-Ilishan Road in Illenne Local Government Area was nearly 90% complete. The State Commissioner of Works, Ade Akinsanya, provided this update during an inspection of various projects by the acting Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as conveyed in a statement released by the…
Evantoyra, also known by his birth name Jephthah Swanta David, is a gifted Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Hailing from Nigeria, a country renowned for its vibrant creative scene, Evantoyra is a standout among young creators, contributing to some of Africa’s finest musical sounds. Recognized and respected within the Nigerian music industry, Evantoyra has…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has suggested that there is ample room for dialogue between President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the Niger coup, as well as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, George emphasized the importance…
Erik ten Hag is reportedly still looking to add a new central defender and a midfield lynch-pin to Manchester United’s squad this summer. Goalkeeper Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, and attacking midfielder Mason Mount have all already signed contracts with the Red Devils. According to Mirror Football, Ten Hag is interested in Amrabat, who he coached…
A mob gathered on Monday following an unfortunate incident involving a man named Yusuf who was struck by a BRT bus. Allegedly, Yusuf had been pushed by policemen in the Ketu area of Lagos State, leading to the tragic collision with the vehicle. The Lagos State Police Command, however, refuted claims of an attack on…
Niger coup leaders have announced former Economist Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the new Prime Minister. The military junta spokesperson Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane announced this on Monday night. about two weeks after the coup. Ali Lamine served as the Minister of Economy and finance in 2002 under the administration of former President Mamadou…
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji OPHD have rescued five travelers abducted by bandits along Tsafe – Gusau road in Zamfara state. The troops responded to a distress call about armed bandits kidnap activities and robbery along Tsafe – Gusau highway between Tazame and Tabbani villages under Bungudu LGA of Zamfara state. They swung into action…
Supervisors, invigilators, school proprietors, and principals caught in the act of aiding and abetting examination malpractice during the conduct of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination WASSCE for school candidates are being investigated by the Police. The Head of National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Patrick Areghan made this known…
Steve Ikechukwu popularly known as Ike, a housemate on Big Brother Naija All Stars, has been elected Head of House for this week. After Monday’s arena games. As Head of House, this guarantees him a spot in Biggie’s home for another week and saved fellow House Mate Frodd from eviction with the “Pardon Me Please”…
The Lagos state government has suspended the general manager of Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), Adenike Adekanmbi. This followed the submitted report by the panel appointed to investigate the unfortunate elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, that led to the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information…
A Former IPPIS desk officer with the Federal Character commission FCC Mr Haruna Kolo on Monday admitted that job seekers in the commission pay millions of naira into his personal account for onward transmission to the Chairman, Mrs Muyeebat Dankaka. Mr Kolo who revealed this in Abuja when he appeared before the adhoc Commitee investigating…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened another Extraordinary Summit of the Authority on the political situation in the Republic of Niger. A statement by the ECOWAS commission in Abuja on Monday indicated…
Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, was not cheap before the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Sowore in a post on his Facebook page Saturday night said the term “subsidy removal was being incorrectly…
ADEYINKA ADEDIPE analyzes the ongoing debate over dilapidated federal roads in Edo State after Governor Godwin Obaseki and his convoy got trapped in one of the roads The rainy season has once again exposed the country’s soft underbelly as the flood has taken over sections of some states and left destruction in its wake. The…
In an effort to boost food production and support communities affected by violent conflicts, the Plateau State government-owned ASTC has cultivated 900 hectares of land in 14 areas. These communities, spread across Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu, were severely impacted by recent attacks, leading to the displacement of residents and destruction of farms. The farming…
Over the years, women have demanded fair representation in leadership roles in the country. Though the number of men in such positions surpasses that of women, it is encouraging that women’s voices are being heard. Recently, President Bola Tinubu sent his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly, and several women are featured. Blessing…
Banyana Banyana of South Africa have crashed out of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup after losing 2-0 to the Netherlands in Sunday’s round of 16 tie. Goals in each half from Jill Roord and Lineth Beerensteyn was enough to send the Dutch into the quarter-finals. Roord opened the scoring in the ninth minute before…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says its members will embark on peaceful protests nationwide from Wednesday, August 9, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. This is contained in a notice issued on Saturday after the Association’s National Executive Council (E-NEC) virtual meeting and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry…
The Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu, as Chairman of ECOWAS, to further encourage other leaders of the regional grouping to strengthen political and diplomatic options in resolving the political impasse in Niger Republic. The resolution followed the consideration of a letter by President Tinubu at plenary. In the letter, the President informed the…
Nigeria clinch 4th Afrobasket, after they defeated Senegal 78-70 to win the 2023 FIBA AfroBasket Women’s title inside the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. With the victory, D’Tigress now have six championships overall and have won four straight matches since 2017. Nigeria have defeated the Teranga Lionesses eight times in their twelve encounters. The Nigerian…
Some pregnant women have demanded the Federal Government to meet the needs of the striking resident doctors so they can return to work and offer healthcare services to Nigerians. The women made the call on Saturday in Abuja l plat an outreach for pregnant women by the Help Africans Charity Network, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)….
A group of mystic Meerkats at Drusillas Park in Sussex have predicted that England’s Lionesses will beat Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Monday’s 2023 women’s World Cup round of 16 clash. Using two buckets of treats with each team’s flag on, the meerkats choose which one they would prefer to eat from. The bucket with the…
