The Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Retired Maj-Gen. Sohail Khan, has highlighted Pakistan’s significant contribution to global peacekeeping efforts, noting that the country’s armed forces have been the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1960. Speaking at the annual Defence and Martyrs Day commemoration in Abuja, Maj-Gen. Khan underscored the bravery of Pakistan’s…
Liverpool Football Club is mourning the death of its legendary former captain, Ron Yeats, who passed away at the age of 86. Renowned for his commanding presence on the pitch, Yeats was famously described by manager Bill Shankly as a “colossus.” The former Scotland international was instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to prominence, playing a key…
The Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advocated for constructive dialogue instead of protests in response to the recent increase in petrol prices. The coordinators emphasized that engaging in discussions with relevant stakeholders would be a more effective way to address the issue and find sustainable solutions, rather…
Protests have broken out across France following President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, a move that has drawn backlash from left-wing parties accusing Macron of disregarding the results of the recent legislative elections. Demonstrations occurred in major cities including Paris, Nantes, Nice, Marseille, and Strasbourg, reflecting widespread discontent over…
Isau Ogunkunle has won a bronze medal in the men’s para-table tennis event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, adding to Team Nigeria’s medal haul. Ogunkunle reached the semi-finals but was defeated 3-1 by South Korea’s Young-Gun Kim, the world’s second-ranked player. Despite taking an early lead by winning the first set, Ogunkunle ultimately fell with…
The Delta State government has cautioned against the unauthorized collection of development levies, emphasizing that violators will face severe penalties, including up to two years in prison as prescribed by law. Fred Oghenesivbe, Director General of the Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, issued the warning in a statement on Saturday. He reiterated that…
🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Netherlands will entertain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Philips Stadion in their UEFA Nations League campaign opener on Saturday. The hosts finished fourth in the previous edition while Bosnia booked their place in…
🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Hungary will try to secure a positive result against the hostsUEFA Euro 2024 has already begun and most of the teams have played their initial matches of the group stage. In the Group…
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has said Nigeria would have been completely bankrupt if President Bola Tinubu had decided against floating the naira and removing fuel subsidies. Aja explained that floating the Naira and removing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) subsidies were not optional decisions, as the country had no choice. …
Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Ilebaye Odiniya, has revealed the date of her colleagues, Angel and Soma’s wedding. She disclosed that the duo will tie the knots in January next year. She revealed this in a video message with Angel making the rounds on the internet. However, the Big Brother…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure the availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Abdullahi Haruna, Head of media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. …
The Future of Work: Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person? The workplace as we know it is undergoing a seismic shift. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trends that were already underway, forcing businesses and workers to reevaluate how, where, and why we work. As we move into a post-pandemic world, the future of work is being redefined, with…
As part of moves to further cushion the effects of the current economic hardship on workers, Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state. The governor in a statement by his special adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, ordered that officers on levels 1-7,…
Deputy governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said Nigerians have learnt lessons the hard way by voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking yesterday in Asaba when Non-Working Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Executive Committee paid him a courtesy visit, he said Nigerians fell prey to the…
Akwa Ibom State government has said five cases of Monkey Pox (Mpox) have been reported in some local government areas of the state. An official in charge of Disease Surveillance and Notification at the State Ministry of Health, Samuel Etuk, who had earlier announced four cases, said the number has increased to five….
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the decision his administration would take on the recent fuel price-hike in the country will be people-oriented. He said such a decision would also put into consideration the interest of the economy of the state. The governor who stated this in his monthly newsletter…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the receipt of two million Naira, through a bank draft from a former beneficiary of student loan, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. This is contained in a statement by Monalisa Dike, from the Corporate Communications Department of the fund on Friday in Abuja. Dike said that…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the four-year tenure of an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is consistent with existing legal provisions and is not a recent development. Responding to reports regarding the tenure of the current IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the IGP’s tenure…
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday claimed the lives of at least 27 people, according to Palestinian medical sources cited by Reuters. Among the casualties were two women and two children, who were killed in Nuseirat, a central Gaza location. In a related incident in Qaryout, a village south of Nablus in the…
One year after his passing, the remains of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the esteemed designer of the Nigerian national flag, were interred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The family proceeded with the burial after the anticipated state funeral from the Federal Government did not materialize. Pa Akinkunmi, who passed away on September 4, 2023,…
Onyinyechi Mark secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with a record-breaking lift of 147kg in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. Her remarkable performance not only earned her the gold but also set a new world record. Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh, who was present for the occasion, praised Mark’s achievement….
President Bola Tinubu has wrapped up his official visit to China, calling the trip a significant success. Addressing members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) and the wider Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, President Tinubu highlighted the fruitful discussions held with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as…
No fewer than 17 pupils have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at the Hillside Endarasha Primary School, Central Kenya. Report learnt that the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday night when the pupils were asleep. The spokesperson of the Kenyan Police, Resila Onyango confirmed the development to local media on Friday…
Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker, has admitted he was ‘disappointed’ not to be called-up to the England squad for their Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and Finland on Tuesday. Recall that England interim manager, Lee Carsley recently released his squad and omitted Walker, who was part of the…
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has said that the National Identification Number, NIN, enrolment, verification and authentication, modification of data and other services were going on seamlessly to meet the needs of Nigeria for the NIN-SIM linkage deadline. The commission in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said…
Infectious disease experts under the auspices the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society, NIDS, on Thursday gave a template on how Nigeria should respond to the Mpox threat in Nigeria, calling for significant financial investments in Mpox surveillance and response activities at all levels. NIDS also raised concerns over the upsurge and expansion of both…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his latest record in the world of football. The former Manchester United ace made a big claim after scoring the 900th goal of his career in Portugal’s 2-1 over Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. The 39-year-old tapped home from point-blank range from Nuno Mendes’ perfect…
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has demonstrated his tenacity and “can do spirit”. Atiku made the remark while commending the businessman for the commencement of Dangote Refinery. A few days ago, Dangote had said his Refinery was ready…
The people of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa have expressed shock and disappointment over the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the NNPC Retail Management. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NNPC Retail Management had on Tuesday approved an upward review of the pump price from N617…
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,640 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,620 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,639.41 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,639.41 per dollar from N1,625.88…
In efforts to further ease financial barriers to air travel, Qatar Airlines has extended its discount partnership deal with Access Bank till December 2024. The deal involves up to 12% discount on both business and economy class tickets purchase by Access Bank customers who book their flights online using Qatar Airways’ website. …
