Olivier Giroud was officially made a goalkeeper by AC Milan on Sunday after the France striker’s heroics between the sticks at Genoa helped his team take top spot in Serie A. Veteran forward Giroud took Mike Maignan’s place in the Milan goal after his Les Bleus teammate was sent off in the seventh minute of…
Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Augustine Ojiezele, has visited Senator Adams Oshiomhole at the National Assembly ahead of the 2024 election in Edo State. The chief press secretary to Ojiezele, Hamza Auta Mohammed, in a statement expressed sincere appreciation for the invaluable audience granted by the distinguished Senator Adams Oshiomole to…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The entire executive committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Item ward C in Bende local government area of Abia State have resigned from the party. This was disclosed in a letter addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Bende Local Government Area, copied to the Abia chairman and…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that food prices will come down in the coming months. “We can expect that food prices will come down and food availability will increase,” Edun said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. The minister said though food insecurity is a…
The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have partnered to tackle fuel smuggling in the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale said this in a statement after the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari led the company’s delegate to the headquarters of NSC on Friday. Adeniyi emphasised on his…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 24,535 candidates. In a statement, JAMB spokesman Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that the rescheduling was due to substantial non-compliance with the Board’s standards at certain examination centers affecting these candidates. Additionally, JAMB has released an extra 3,921 results…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to social media influencer and blogger Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. VeryDarkMan was released from police custody on Monday after meeting his bail conditions. The police charge sheets disclosed that VeryDarkMan faced arraignment on five counts related to cyberstalking. Prominent Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut…
In preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners across Nigeria to detain any parent discovered within proximity of their facilities during the examination period. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, conveyed this instruction during…
Idealization is a natural part of development for many, from idolizing a sibling to believing in the perfection of a favorite meal. However, when idealization becomes a psychological habit, it can have significant mental health consequences. Here’s what you need to know about idealization, its effects, and how it can be addressed. What Is…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Isa Dogonyaro, a committed member of the House of Representatives. In an official statement, NACA Director General Dr. Temitope Ilori described Mr. Dogonyaro’s death as a significant loss for the agency, the nation, and the Babura/Garki Federal…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded for an increase in the lump sum payment on retirement to 50 percent under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, to enable retirees begin a comfortable retirement life. This is as NLC raised several questions agitating the minds of retiring workers. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, at a programme…
Human rights lawyer and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday, urged President Bola Tinubu to remove import duties on all imported food items into Nigeria. Adeyanju said the move would alleviate the challenges facing Nigerians around food shortage. He made the remark while commending Tinubu for his recent decision directing the Nigeria Customs…
Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency in the North-Eastern part of the country has cost her $100bn. In a statement, United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said the aforementioned amount spanned between 2008 and 2021. According to UNICEF, the long term economic impacts of the conflicts could be seen in areas of death and injury, loss of livelihoods, displacement,…
The Kano State Pubic Complain and Anti-Corruption Agency has started investigation into missing government funds from the State’s Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) amounting to the tune of over four billion naira. The Chairman of the Commission, Muhyi Gado while leading an investigation tour to the warehouses were cars, heavy duty tractors and tractors alleged to…
Plus, 20 Examples to Help Strengthen Your Relationships Ever noticed someone’s face light up after receiving a heartfelt compliment? Whether it’s praising your partner’s cooking or admiring a friend’s outfit, verbal recognition can leave a lasting impact. On the other hand, failing to acknowledge someone’s efforts might leave them feeling unappreciated. For some, actions speak…
Amid mounting concerns over security challenges, sixteen state governors have thrown their weight behind the implementation of state police, as disclosed during the 140th session of the National Economic Council convened at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President…
Not fewer than 1,500 party members have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA and Young Progressive Party, YPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State. It was reported that Rep, Aminu Jaji, lawmaker representing the Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in the lower legislative chamber received the…
Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface has voiced his disappointment over being excluded from the nominees for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled a 10-man shortlist for the prestigious award last month, featuring Boniface’s compatriots Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong. However, the 23-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker, who…
Minister of interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged full accountability in the ongoing bribery scandal involving Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky), vowing that no officer regardless of rank would be protected if found guilty. While urging Nigerians to await the conclusion of the investigation at a news conference in Abuja yesterday to commemorate his first…
In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth and fame, Forbes Magazine has once again unveiled its list of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires, showcasing the astronomical fortunes amassed by entertainment and sports moguls who have transcended industry boundaries to claim their spot among the elite. These individuals have captured the public’s imagination and built empires worthy…
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has provided food and other relief materials to victims of the recent flood disaster in Kebbi State. The distribution was in response to a request from the state government and local lawmakers, following an assessment conducted by NEMA in conjunction with the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency. Aliyu Shehu-Kafindangi,…
Few days after regaining their freedom, some of the protesters detained during the August 2024 EndBadGovernance protest have denied being tortured while in custody at the Department of State Security (DSS) office in Kaduna State. The protesters, who were released a month ago, told journalists that no mistreatment occurred during their detention. They clarified that…
WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some of my compatriots…
In a significant development, the Kogi State government has announced the rescue of several students from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, who were abducted last Thursday. The exact number of students rescued remained, however, undisclosed by state government. The State’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, revealed in a statement on…
The Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has backed Germany to win this summer’s Euro 2024. Kroos will retire after representing Die Mannschaft on home soil this summer. The 34-year-old told German outlet Kicker; “We can hold our own against any opponent. “The countdown is on and I want to play these last games [of…
The very Criticised president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales has said he will not resign from his position for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory on Sunday. According to Sky Sports, Rubiales claimed he is the victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists”. After initially calling…
France Football have unveiled the 30-man rankings for the 2023 Ballon d’ Or award on Monday night in Paris. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d’Or and occupied the first position. The Argentina captain is ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (second position) and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, who is in third position….
In response to Anthony Joshua’s decisive victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury delivers his verdict from ringside. Displaying formidable prowess, Joshua swiftly took down the former UFC heavyweight champion with a relentless right hand in the opening round. Despite Ngannou’s attempts to recover, Joshua’s relentless assault sent him to the canvas twice…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 persons died and many others injured at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during the distribution of free food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Saturday, resulted in a stampede…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Khalil Gaga as Executive Director, Corporate Services, at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). The appointment was contained in a statement released by special adviser to the President on media & publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mr. Gaga, who is a lawyer, has over 25 years of experience…
President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related offenses. The President made this appeal during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu noted that the…
