Another pilgrim from the state of Makkah, Saudi Arabia has been declared dead by the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board. This development was disclosed in a statement released by the Kebbi Hajj 2024 Media Team on Sunday. The Executive Chairman of the board, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, identified the deceased as Abubakar Abdullahi from Gulma in…
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the terms of reference for the newly established Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC). A statement indicated that this approval aims to clarify the office’s functions within the climate and green economy framework. SPEC will serve as the primary negotiator on climate-related issues for the Federal…
Narendra Modi was inaugurated for his third term as India’s prime minister on Sunday following a surprising electoral setback that will challenge his ability to maintain policy stability within a coalition government in the world’s most populous country. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), pending confirmation by the NCCC Supervisory Council. Dr. Maduekwe, 39, holds a Bachelor of Law degree, a Master’s in Environmental Law & Policy from the University of Dundee (UK), and a Doctorate in…
Emeka Martins Chinedu, representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in Imo State, has called for immediate and concerted efforts to address the severe erosion issues plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria. Chinedu, who sponsored a bill to establish the South East Erosion Control Commission, stressed the urgent need for deliberate measures to combat the erosion that…
Over 50 defendants, including six holding U.S., British, Canadian, or Belgian citizenship, stood trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, facing charges related to a failed coup and other serious offenses that could result in the death penalty. On May 19, armed men briefly seized a presidential office in Kinshasa before security forces…
A tragic discovery was made on Saturday as a body was found off the coast of Libya, just a day after a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) rescue ship uncovered a devastating scene. On Friday, the MSF vessel recovered the bodies of 11 migrants in the same Mediterranean area and rescued over 160 people from perilous…
Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick showcased his exceptional talent in a thrilling match against Mexico, securing a 3-2 victory for Brazil with a stoppage-time header in a preparatory friendly ahead of the Copa America. Endrick, just 17 years old, netted his third goal in as many appearances for the national team, heading in a cross from…
Malam Bala Abubakar, who was arrested in Sokoto State in connection with the abduction of children and and human trafficking was said to be known as a source of succour and caregiver for orphans in his community. According to the Sokoto State Police Command, Abubakar had sold 28 children including six of his biological…
Nigerian publisher, Ogar Solomon Ogar, has called out people who consumed large quantity of alcohol at the funeral of a man who was sick and struggling financially before his untimely death in Cross River State. In a Facebook post on Sunday, June 9, 2024, Solomon revealed that when the deceased was running around looking for…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man in central Copenhagen, her office has said. The 46-year-old was “shocked by the incident” on Friday evening, July 7 in the capital’s Kultorvet square, the office said in a statement, without providing further details. “Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was hit by a man Friday…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has declared a state of emergency in the education sector. The governor made this declaration while distributing educational materials to schools, awarding scholarship to students and soft loans to teachers on Saturday. At the event, the governor announced that the state government has recruited over 5,000 new teachers, with…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to score goals and play a pivotal role for Portugal in the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany. Ronaldo is gearing up for his 11th major tournament, having debuted for Portugal at Euro 2004. The 39-year-old forward recently concluded a stellar season in the Saudi Pro League with…
President Bola Tinubu has named the M18 road in the Guzape district of the federal capital territory as Chinua Achebe Expressway. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, said the president commissioned the expressway on Saturday before naming it after the late renowned novelist. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18…
The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service, ZSIRS, say it will commence compulsory operation on Monday 10th June, 2024, to arrest operators of tricycles who have not registered with the Board. This was announced by the Executive chairperson of the Service, Hajiya Rakiya Ahmed Dodo, through the Director Information and Intelligence Gathering, Alhaji Hadi Bawa Gusau,…
Nigerian Alternative R&B and Afrobeats singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems is as hot and curvaceous as they come. Without lifting a muscle or blinking an eye, she could light up a room with her voluptuous figure and quantum of sexiness oozing from it. But the Grammy award winner sent out a shocker when…
Manchester City are ready to offer Phil Foden a new contract worth a stunning £375,000-a-week, according to the UK Sun. Foden stepped up as City’s main creative outlet last season, as Kevin De Bruyne missed a chunk of the campaign with injury. The 24-year-old finished with 19 Premier League goals and provided eight assists, as…
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said the Federal Government has commenced an investigation into a viral video of 10 Nigerian teenagers who were trafficked to Ghana for prostitution. Three of the victims, between the ages of 15 and 16, were said to be of the same parents. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,…
Actress Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has publicly condemned marriage following a harrowing experience where she witnessed a man violently assaulting his wife. Phyna recounted the incident, explaining that despite efforts to intervene, the man remained uncontrollable. The event left her shaken and grateful to have escaped a similar fate in a past relationship….
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has extended his contract by one year, ensuring his stay with the Premier League champions until the end of the 2025-26 season. Ortega, 31, joined Manchester City in 2022 from German side Arminia Bielefeld. Last season, he made nine Premier League appearances and started in the FA Cup final against…
Ireland clinched its first European Athletics Championships gold medal in 26 years with a remarkable win in the 4x400m mixed relay in Rome. The victorious Irish team, composed of Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr, and Sharlene Mawdsley, finished 0.77 seconds ahead of Italy. The Netherlands, featuring the highly-regarded Femke Bol, claimed bronze. Bol was…
In envisioning a Nigeria of our dreams, we see a nation characterized by prosperity, unity, and sustainable development. Achieving this vision requires the concerted efforts of every citizen, from government officials and private sector players to civil society and ordinary individuals. This article explores the roles each of us must play to transform our aspirations…
Controversial Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has declared she is not seeking a new partner following her divorce from ex-husband Justin Dean. Instead, she is focusing on her financial independence. During a recent appearance on the ‘Heroe’s Diary’ podcast, the mother of two emphasized that remarrying is not a priority for her. She mentioned that she…
Award-winning disc jockey Gavaar Olatunbosun, known as DJ Gavpop, is set to host the sixth edition of his renowned annual event, ‘Party Invasion.’ During a recent conference in Ibadan, DJ Gavpop revealed that this year’s event, titled ‘The Game Changer,’ promises to be an explosive affair. The event will feature a variety of attractions, including…
The Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George was not happy that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not available during his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles were denied a clear penalty when goal hero, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was hacked down inside the box in…
The Anti-graft agency,EFCC, on Saturday morning raided some lounges and event centres in the Alagbaka area of Akure, the Ondo State Capital. The EFCC operatives during the raid arrested over 50 people who they alleged to be internet fraudsters mostly regarded as yahoo boys. Among those taken away was a groom-to-be who was in one…
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 Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has declared that President Bola Tinubu was the best among all the 2023 presidential candidates. Okupe stated that Tinubu is better than the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi and the Peoples Democratic Party’s Atiku Abubakar in terms of capacity. The former Obi-Datti campaign spokesman disclosed this…
A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has described as shocking the governors’ opposition to a minimum wage of N60, 000 for civil servants. During the ongoing negotiations by the tripartite committee, the Federal Government had at one point made an offer of N60, 000 as new minimum wage. The offer was, however, swiftly rejected by…
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has stopped admission into two departments, namely Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering. This was disclosed in a statement endorsed by the Registrar, Mrs Olakunle Makinde. Although the university did not state the reasons for this action, it advised admission seekers to note that there would be no intake into…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Coach Finidi George opted to start Southampton forward, Paul Onuachu to lead the lines instead of Victor bOnifcae of Bayern Leverkusen, with another surprise inclusion in the likes of Fisayo Dele-Basiru…
