President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to restart the conditional cash transfer program, which was previously suspended. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement during a ministerial sectoral briefing marking the first year of President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja. Edun stated that the program will deliver direct…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to back President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure its success in building a stronger Nigeria. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President, Buhari extended his best wishes to President Tinubu on completing his first year in office. Buhari called on…
The European Union has committed €201 million in aid to support the most vulnerable populations affected by the humanitarian crises in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria. This announcement coincides with the Senior Officials Meeting on Sahel and Lake Chad, held today, May 28, 2024, in Brussels. According to a statement from…
The Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has partnered with Nile University of Nigeria, known for its quality education and ongoing investment in academic research and innovation, to host the NNMA Award Winners’ Lecture. During a visit to the Vice Chancellor of Nile University, Prof. Dili Dogo, in Abuja, the Acting Secretary of NNMA, Mrs. Mercy…
Vera Wang wowed fans in a white one-piece swimsuit as she shared photos on Instagram. The 74-year-old fashion designer looked decades younger in the photos. “My SLIM AARONS moment …Happy Summer !!!,” Wang captioned the photos. See more photos below.
Comedienne Helen Paul has advised those with relocation plans to do it rightly and try to meet the ‘’right people” as it gets easier that way. In an interview session with media personality, Daddy Freeze, the comedienne narrated how she relocated from Nigeria to the U.S. with her family five years ago. According to…
A Pro-ISIS group has issued a chilling warning ahead of T20 World Cup game between India and Pakistan in New York. The pro-ISIS outlet released a graphic that showed a hooded man with a rifle over his shoulder. It read ‘You wait for the matches…’ and then – written in dripping blood-red – ‘And we wait…
A businesswoman, Faith Mwikali Ndiwa, has been charged for allegedly using the name of a Kenya opposition leader, Raila Odinga to defraud a Nigerian investor of Ksh 25 million. Ndiwa appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi on Monday, May 27, 2024. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) told the court that…
Canada has announced a five-fold increase in visas for Palestinians seeking to join their family members in the North American country. Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller said that Ottawa would raise to 5,000 the number of visas offered to residents in Gaza under a special programme announced in December last year. Miller said Canada…
UEFA has named Asisat Oshoala’s strike in Barcelona’s game against Benfica as the Goal of the 2023/24 Season in the Women’s Champions League. Oshoala netted the last goal with a stunning bicycle kick in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Benfica in their opening group game en route to the Catalans claiming the Champions League for…
Minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has explained why they are yet to appoint ambassadors to serve in foreign missions. Speaking at the ministerial briefing to mark President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office on Tuesday, May 28, Tuggar said there’s a delay in appointing ambassadors to serve in foreign missions due to lack of funds. …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, May 28 received former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris, and Special Adviser…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arrested the owner of Precious Jewel Int’l Nigeria Limited, Kingsley Awuh for revalidating expired cosmetics in Lagos State. Precious Jewel Int’l Nigeria Limited was found altering expiration dates on cosmetics, NAFDAC revealed this on his X handle on Tuesday. The agency uncovered the illegal…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has named the Southern Parkway, from National Christian Centre to Ring Road I (Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway), after President Bola Tinubu. Wike announced this during the inauguration of the road for public use, in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities to celebrate Tinubu’s one…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have created a hostile environment for both big and small businesses to thrive. Atiku added that the private sector is overwhelmed by the president’s economic policies and burdened by his failure to address the policy fallout. Atiku said this in a statement…
The former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu as he marks his first year in office. In a statement signed by spokesperson on Tuesday, Garba Shehu highlighted the significance of this milestone and the importance of unity and support from all Nigerians. The statement titled, “One Year…
Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim has withdrawn the suit filed challenging the emergence of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo state. The Co-defendants in the suit seeking nullification of the party’s governorship primary conducted in the state on April 20 are APC and the Independent…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday morning, departed Lagos for Abuja after a three-day working visit, to begin another round of inauguration ahead of the commemoration of his one year in office. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, and other dignitaries were on hand to see him off. The president was transported in a Nigerian…
Organised Labour has once more rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of a N60,000 minimum wage. Comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Organised Labour has turned down the latest offer of N60,000 as the new minimum wage. In a recent development, Organised Labour reduced its demand from N497,000 to N494,000….
Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has highlighted the federal government’s high expectations for the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). During the decoration ceremony, Senator Akume noted that the role of Corps Marshal is critical for reducing road accidents in Nigeria. He urged the new…
The Senate has reinstated Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. The reinstatement followed a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Senator Ningi had been suspended over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by N3.7 trillion. As chairman of the…
The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp in Rafah, as three European countries were slated to formally recognise a Palestinian state. AFP journalists on the ground early Tuesday reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight in the southern Gaza border…
Canada has announced to grant temporary visas to 5,000 Palestinian residents living in the war-torn Gaza under a special programme. The Canadian Immigration Minister, Marc Miller made the announcement on Monday stressing that the special visa scheme is for Palestinians who have relatives in Canada. According to The Times of Israel, the programme is a…
An erstwhile member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Yusuf, has downplayed the possibility of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, merging with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. Yusuf said Atiku’s remark after the meeting about contesting for the presidency makes the possibility of a merger difficult. Recall that Obi had…
UEFA and FIFA were wrong to ban clubs from joining the breakaway European Super League, a Spanish court has ruled. Madrid’s commercial court said the European and world governing bodies were practising anti-competitive behaviour and abusing their dominant position. However, UEFA says the ruling is not an endorsement of the ESL or backing of any…
Outgoing Barcelona boss Xavi says his successor will “suffer” in the role. The Spaniard, 44, was sacked before taking charge of their final game of the season – a 2-1 win over Sevilla. Former Germany and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick is set to replace him. Xavi, who was under contract until 2025, said he…
Spokesperson of Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has said that the social media content creator, Mr. Stanley Okoruwa, who accused entertainment executive E-money of having an affair with the widow of late actor Junior Pope, must be prosecuted. The arrest of one out of three content creators who accused popular Nigerian businessman Emeka…
Having a tattoo could increase your risk of developing a rare type of cancer by 21%, a new study has found. According to Researchers in Sweden, they found a potential link between tattoos and cancer in the lymphatic system, known as lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the immune system….
Boxing legend, Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, his representatives have revealed. “Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,” Tyson’s representatives said in a statement. “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has revealed the only thing that can make him support a merger between his political party and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Recently, there have been speculations that the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other opposition parties may team up…
A 24-year-old man, Stanley Okoruwa, arrested for defaming businessman, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-money, has claimed that he did it to gain followers. Last week, the suspect was arrested for making a video where he alleged that the E-money had a secret relationship with the widow of late actor, Junior Pope. While being paraded,…
