The Nigeria House of Representatives has disannuled a motion that seeks to mandate the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The controversial motion which was moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the Nigerian government to make WAEC, NECO and JAMB free for the current academic session, but the…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of rising star Aduke Ajayi, known as Aduke Gold, who recently passed away. Fellow gospel artist Esther Igbekele announced the news on social media, sharing a tribute and calling Aduke Gold “a general.” This tragic loss follows the recent death of another prominent gospel singer, Egbin Orun,…
On Tuesday, Brent Crude futures dropped below $70 per barrel, marking the first time this has occurred since December 2021. Global prices experienced a decline, with Brent crude oil falling by $2.33 (-3.24 percent) to $69.51 per barrel, while WTI crude decreased by $2.60 (-3.78 percent) to $66.11 per barrel. The reduction in oil prices…
By Margret Oshinowo The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha, following his conviction by a Lagos State High Court. Following being convicted of sexual assault of a minor and sentenced to sixteen years in prison, Baba Ijesha asked the appellate court to overturn the…
The National Working Committee of the Labour Party has denounced the suspension of its national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, by the executives of Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government, labeling it as fake. The State Working Committee had supposedly ratified the suspension in Benin City on Friday, May 24, 2024. However, the National…
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has highlighted the Ministry’s plans to construct humanitarian hubs in all 774 local government areas across the country. According to her, humanitarian hubs are a long-term aim for alleviating poverty in Nigeria since they would house locally generated items that will be supplied at lower…
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…
Reigning Serie A champions Napoli will be without Italian international goalkeeper Alex Meret for at least a month after he tore a hamstring muscle, the club said on Wednesday. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in the goalless draw with Monza on Friday, with scans revealing a tear in his left hamstring, Napoli said. Although the…
Cassie Fine, formerly Cassie Ventura, has spoken for the first time since a 2016 footage of her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs abusing her in a hotel hallway emerged. On Thursday, May 23, Cassie took to her Instagram page to share a statement where she thanked fans for the support and spoke of her “healing journey”,…
Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, the former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has insisted that he and Peter Obi won the last 2023 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed said he will never stop saying it. He stated this while featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday. Baba-Ahmed alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
In a thrilling display of talent and energy, Charles Ekwem better known as Rage, emerged victorious at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria National Finals, which recently took place at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The event, known for its unique mix of freestyle dance and crowd-voting format, showcased Nigeria’s most dynamic dancers, but it…
The South East Governors’ Forum has resolved to pay a visit to President Bola Tinubu to seek the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The governors made the resolution after a meeting in Enugu state on Tuesday, July 2. Present at the meeting were Governors Hope Uzodinma (Imo),…
Zamfara State Government has urged the federal government to intensify efforts to address the severe security challenges bedevilling the entire state, which it stated is the major problem facing the region. This was stated by the state governor, Dauda Lawal, who spoke through the State’s Commissioner of Project Implementation, Hon Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi, during a…
Nigeria has been admitted as a member of Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) . This is in recognition of its landmark achievements in the advancement of data privacy and protection. The Nigeria Data Protection Bill assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a major consideration in accrediting Nigeria as a member of the prestigious Assembly….
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have directed banks to clear an outstanding debt of N250 billion owed to telecom operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. The regulators have set stringent deadlines for compliance, amid a notable decline in the usage of USSD for financial transactions. USSD…
Written and compiled by Michel Josephine P. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Osun State, Nigeria has recently unveiled an ambitious agricultural initiative aimed at revitalizing its local economy and enhancing food security. This program, launched by the state government, seeks to empower farmers, attract investments, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Agriculture has always been a…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has made public the formation of standing committees which are Appropriations, Public Accounts, Ethics, and Public Petitions and Establishment. Senator Solomon Adeola will be chairman for the Appropriations Committee, while Senator Ahmed Wadada will chairman for Public Accounts Committee, according to Akpabio, who spoke at Tuesday’s plenary session….
The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal Court sitting in Plateau State is preparing to announce on Friday its verdict on the legal challenge against the election of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Caleb Mutfwang as governor. The petition was filed by Nentawe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress’s candidate. PDP’S Mutfwang was declared the winner of the March…
Meditative drawing is much more than just putting pencil to paper. It’s a powerful technique that can help alleviate stress, enhance mindfulness, and inspire creativity. If you’re looking for ways to unwind and center yourself, meditative drawing might just be the perfect solution. In this blog, we will explore the numerous benefits that this relaxing…
The naira has recorded three consecutive days of appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest FX Retail Dutch Auction System. FMDQ data showed the naira further strengthened to N1, 596.52 per dollar on Wednesday from N1601 exchanged on Tuesday. This represents a 4.48 gain. Meanwhile,…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that the ban on “Ghana must go” bags was issued by Ethiopian Airlines and not the Federal Government. FAAN made this clarification in a terse post on its X handle on Friday, responding to a report making the rounds on the ban of “Ghana must go”…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in partnership with a private firm is set to deploy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across the country. In a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPCL Garba Deen Muhammad, the collaboration is aimed at expanding CNG infrastructure, improve access to CNG, and accelerate the adoption of cheaper…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration remained committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation of ongoing economic reforms. The President made the remark at a meeting with Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China, said his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement. “We believe that President Xi has demonstrably…
Ogun, Nigeria–A truck driver and his two assistants have been reported injured– hospitalised following a road accident that occurred along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. The long truck, which was registered as BBJ-542XAF, was carrying gas when the incident occurred at about 12:35 am on Sunday. Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, said…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the death of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on Monday, August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke…
The Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering, IGP-STFPI, said it arrested 17 suspects over pipeline vandalism and illegal oil bunkering nationwide in one month. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during a media briefing to showcase the achievements of the task…
Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has told his attackers expecting his marriage to be “perfect” to revoke him and his wife, actress Annie Idibia, as their role model couple. 2Baba and Annie’s marriage has been beset by issues of cheating on the part of the singer as well as allegations of lack of…
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…
Former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, has again expressed backing for the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. At the inauguration of the Omoku-Egbema Road in the state on Saturday, Odili told Fubara not to be apprehensive of anyone as the people of the state are with him. READ ALSO: Why I No Longer Have Smooth…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to end open grazing within Abuja city. Wike made this vow when he received in the audience the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Daniel Bertrand, in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister told worried residents of Abuja that plans are underway to put an…
The Naira depreciated by a whopping 49 per cent year-to-date as the currency of Africa’s largest economy ended 2023 on Friday at N907.11 per US Dollar. Data from the FMDQ, where the exchange rate trades officially, showed that the Naira appreciated slightly to N907.11 per US Dollar on Fridays from the N1,043/$1 it quoted on…
