The Golden Penny Soup Festival 2.0 took place at the Ibadan Recreation Club and attracted over 8,000 attendees on July 27th. Sponsored by Golden Penny Semovita – My Soup’s first choice, the event showcased Nigerian cuisine with various soup stalls offering popular dishes like Egusi, Banga, Ila Alasepo, and Efo Riro, all served with Semovita….
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has initiated the distribution of agricultural inputs and grants totaling over N4.6 billion to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state as part of his food security, agro-industrialization, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development agenda. The distribution was launched at Okpara Square, Enugu, with the aim…
The commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had ruin social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said…
The Federal Government has issued a travel advisory to Nigerians planning to visit the United Kingdom, citing an increased risk of violence and disorder following recent riots. The unrest was triggered by the tragic deaths of three young girls at a concert. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the violence has…
President Bola Tinubu has said the N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation established by his administration would make life easier for millions of households. Tinubu said this in a national broadcast on Sunday addressing the ongoing nationwide protest. He said the aim of the scheme was to help Nigerians acquire essential products without immediate cash payments….
Tope Temokun, a lawyer and human rights activist, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to #EndBadGovernance protesters and Nigerians, stating that the speech failed to address the grievances and struggles of the protesters. In a statement in Akure, Temokun expressed disappointment that the President characterized the protest as the work of a few individuals…
In Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, the second day of peaceful protests took a violent turn as police officers stationed at the Otovwodo area of the East-West road reportedly shot and injured an unidentified protester. The shooting incident sparked further unrest, leading protesters to set tires on fire and throw sachet water…
The UK government has decided to postpone the implementation of the planned increase in the family visa income threshold from £29,000 to £38,700, approximately N80 million. This policy change, originally set to be enforced in 2025, was introduced earlier this year by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address rising immigration levels. However, Home Secretary…
The ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Task Force has called on the Republic of Benin and Niger Republic to set aside their differences and engage in dialogue to reopen their common frontier. Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Task Force Chairman, commended the efforts of former presidents of Benin, Nicephore Soglo, and Thomas Boni Yayi, in…
Cholera vaccines set to be delivered in a few weeks, according to the federal government. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has announced that the cholera vaccines expected by the nation will be delivered in a few weeks. He revealed this information while speaking to journalists in Abuja. The vaccines…
Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, a prominent figure in UK television, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old resigned from the BBC in April, citing “medical advice”, following his arrest six months prior. Edwards potentially faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, with a minimum of…
The Ogun State High Court has issued a ruling restricting the locations and timing of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in the state. The court’s decision, made in response to an application filed by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, aims to ensure that protests are conducted in an organized and peaceful manner. According to…
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has issued a warning to the public to disregard a fraudulent Facebook account promoting the sale of postgraduate admission forms for the institution. This alert was made public in a statement signed by Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of Information and Public Relations of the university. Ibrahim explained that scammers were…
In a disturbing incident in the UK, a Nigerian man named Anthony Esan, 24 years old, has been charged after a brutal stabbing attack on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton near a barracks in Gillingham, Kent. The attack occurred at around 5:55 pm on Tuesday in Sally Port Gardens, close to the Brompton Barracks, which serves…
An estimated 1.3 million people became infected with HIV in 2023, three times more than the target of fewer than 370,000 by 2025. While there has been marked progress in sub-Saharan Africa, for the first time, in 2023 more than half of the new HIV infections occurred outside of sub-Saharan Africa, a report released on…
The Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) has taken action in Edo State by shutting down five courier and logistics operational offices for allegedly operating illegally and without the required licenses. Additionally, seven delivery motorcycles belonging to the operators were seized during the operation. Gideon Oludotun Shonde, the NIPOST General Manager overseeing the courier and logistics department,…
The suspended Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has submitted her resignation to Governor Alex Otti. This information was conveyed in a press release signed by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. Governor Otti, upon accepting her resignation, expressed his appreciation for Dr. Okoronkwo’s service to the state and…
Constituents of Ondo East and West Federal Constituency in Nigeria have expressed concern over the extended absence of their representative, Abiola Makinde, from Senate plenary sessions. A group known as Ekimogun Roundtable has taken action by writing to the Speaker and Clerk of the National Assembly. The letter, signed by Acting Secretary Christiana Ayodele, requests…
The Nigerian government, under President Tinubu, has stated that it acknowledges and respects the rights of Nigerians to engage in protests but is committed to ensuring that such activities do not disrupt public order or violate the rights of others. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made these remarks during a visit from…
Principal Consultant at Pandora Global Agency, Kehinde Ruth Onasoga, believes Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to stay, adding that any marketing communications professional that embraces the innovation will succeed. In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, she observed AI has long been a part of digital marketing communication, particularly, through machine learning algorithms used in…
A Benue State High Court has ordered the Nigerian Army and 10 others to pay the sum of N800 million as compensation for the killing of Sixtus Akure, a senior tax officer with the Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS). The judgement, which came three years after the brutal murder of Mr. Akure, was brought before…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has distanced itself from the tragic incident that led to the death of Pelumi David Idowu, a student of Gateway ICT Polytechnic. The NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, stated that the corps had no knowledge of the hit-and-run driver responsible for the accident that claimed the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has revealed that some tertiary institutions in the country illegally admitted over one million students. JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, made this revelation on Thursday in Abuja at the ongoing policy meeting on 2023/2024 admissions. The policy meeting, which has heads of tertiary institutions in the country, and…
UNICEF recently highlighted the concerning high level of infrastructural deficiencies, physical instability, and psychological challenges in schools in northern Nigeria. A 2023 survey conducted by the UN agency revealed significant underperformance in critical areas such as infrastructure, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and student nutrition. States like Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Adamawa were identified as…
The Federal Government has debunked news report making the rounds about its purported decision to hand over public universities to private investors. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this on Tuesday at the Quarterly Engagement of Education Ministers with Directors, Heads of Agencies and Parastatals under the Ministry of Education held in Abuja. It…
The 2024 National Division 1 Handball League kicked off on Monday, July 15, with thrilling games that captivated a large crowd at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Aidia Academy, Team Osun, and Desert Warriors were among the standout teams that secured victories in their opening matches held at the stadium’s Multipurpose Sports Hall….
The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim, recently inaugurated peace and reconciliation committees in the Janwawa and Bagadaza communities in Birnin Kudu and Gwaram Local Government Areas. This initiative aims to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in those areas and address the ongoing crisis between the two groups. During…
Two teenagers named Jelili and Babatunde were recently apprehended by members of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service for stealing a high-tension electricity cable in Arola village in Ede, Osun State. The suspects were caught in the act around 3:30 pm in the bush in Arola village by the security personnel who had been…
Former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, and his co-defendant Felix Nweke, facing charges of money laundering amounting to N1.6bn, have requested more time from Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja to complete the refund of the stolen public funds. The duo is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial…
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced on Wednesday that Ukraine will be receiving a batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to help defend itself against Russian aggression. Blinken revealed that the F-16s, acquired from Denmark and the Netherlands, will be deployed to ensure Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian incursions effectively. This development…
The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Professor Maduebibisi Iwe, has emphasized the importance of efficient service delivery to the staff of the Registry Department. He made this statement during the opening of the inaugural Registry Week organized by the University. Prof. Iwe warned the staff against engaging in behaviors that could hinder…
