Dr Mohammed Bulama has assumed office as the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Dr Bulama was received at the headquarters of Radio Nigeria , Area 10 Garki Abuja, by the Management and Staff of the corporation. More details shortly….
A 13-year-old girl in SS2 has made a distress call over repeated sexual abuses she has been subjected to by her father. The girl who lives with her parents in Lagos said that after sending her mother away from the home weeks back, the father “began using me as a sex partner.” She narrated that…
The Senate has approved and passed 2023 supplementary budget of N2.17 trillion naira. This decision followed the committee on appropriation’s review of the report presented by Chairman Senator Solomon Olamilekan. Within this amount, 18 billion naira is allocated for statutory transfers, N1.33 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and over N1.12 trillion for contributions to development funds….
The link between chronic worry and Physical well-being Worry, a natural response to stress and uncertainty, can significantly impact an individual’s physical health when it becomes chronic and uncontrolled. The connection between chronic worry and physical well-being is a complex and well-documented phenomenon, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for overall health. Managing chronic worry…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has said that it secured the assurance of the Police Service Commission, PSC, to take disciplinary actions against men and officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force indicted by the Presidential Panel set up to investigate various allegations of gross human rights…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has singled out five players after conceding against Newcastle United in their 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock. Before Hall’s goal, Newcastle were awarded a free kick on the…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that no fewer than 20 commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, have lost their lives to criminals within three weeks in the state. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the Okada…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is poised to enhance its operations for the purpose of further reducing road accidents and ensuring the safety of highways, thereby facilitating socio-economic activities in the country. Corps Marshal Dauda Ali-Biu conveyed this commitment in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of Bisi Kazeem, the newly promoted Deputy Corps Marshal…
Made Kuti, afrobeat singer and son of legendary Fela Kuti, has tied the knot with his partner, Inedoye. They got married on Wednesday in a white wedding ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria where only close friends and family relations attended. In a video circulating online, the couples were seen reciting their wedding vows and exchanged rings…
By Damilola Adeleke The digital age, characterized by the proliferation of technology and the internet, has brought about significant changes in how we live, work, and interact. While it has undoubtedly introduced many conveniences, it has also given rise to new sources of worry and anxiety. Here, we explore the various dimensions of worry in…
Over the years, skin disorders among African nations and the world’s developing nations have attracted a lot of attention due to their potential for prevention and treatment as well as their ability to be a good indicator of a community’s level of development. Hyperpigmentation as one of the types of skin condition, is most prevalent….
The first ambulances carrying wounded Palestinians from war-torn Gaza entered Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday. An Egyptian official said this on condition of anonymity. Live footage on television stations showed Egyptian nurses and first-aiders examining wounded Palestinians and then carrying them on stretchers to Egyptian ambulances. At least one child was visible in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 72 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The anti-graft agency carried out the raid on Monday morning. The early morning raid was on two major off-campus hostels in the town, and the students and their vehicles were taken to the Ibadan office…
OWERRI– THE President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. This is as miscreants have descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting wounds on labour members. Already, the whereabout of the NLC President is unknown as heavily armed security personnel…
Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men Player of the Year award. The 24-year-old was instrumental to Napoli’s success last season, as the club won Serie A for the first time in 33 years. Osimhen also won the Golden Boot, scoring 26 goals and becoming the highest-scoring…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday has affirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan as the duly elected candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial Election earlier in February. The three-member panel dismissed the appeal filed by Sen. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In September, the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja had nullified the…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking the approval of the lawmakers for a supplementary appropriation bill of N2,176,791,286,033. In a letter read at plenary, the speaker, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, said the supplementary budget is aimed at addressing labour wage adjustments, security, and other matters. Similarly, the president also sent the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims of planning to redenominate the country’s currency, the Naira, with effect from January 2024. This clarification was provided in a statement released by the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, in response to speculations about the apex bank’s intentions regarding the nation’s legal tender. The…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Tuesday, reinstated Chief Timipre Sylva as the valid candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Bayelsa state governorship election scheduled for November 11. The unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had…
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and ease of transportation across Nigeria, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Sai’du Alkali, has officially launched the e-ticketing services for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe-Warri train services. The long-awaited e-ticketing system was inaugurated on Monday, in Abuja. The new system aims to revolutionize the way passengers book and pay for…
Wunmi, the widow of late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has said she is open to a DNA test on their son, Liam. Following the controversial death of Mohbad, a cross-section of Nigerians has been demanding for a DNA test on his son, Liam to ascertain his true paternity. The late rapper’s father,…
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….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 5,169,692 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) had been collected in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship elections in the states. The commission in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in Abuja, on Monday night, said the…
By DAMILOLA ADELEKE Worry, a natural and ubiquitous human emotion, plays a significant role in our daily lives. It can be a motivating force, prompting us to prepare for challenges, but when it becomes excessive or chronic, it can have detrimental effects on our mental and physical well-being. The psychology of worry is a complex…
President Tinubu, on Monday, said Nigeria’s power sector privatisation had failed to meet its objectives. Tinubu moted that the national grid was serving only about 15 per cent of the country’s electricity demand despite being privatised 10 years ago. Tinubu spoke during the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry market participants and stakeholders roundtable that focused on…
Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Zakari Usman, has directed hospitals and other healthcare providers in the state to give prompt attention to gunshot victims in line with the need to save human lives. Usman, who stated this on Monday while speaking with newsman in Lokoja, noted that the directive is in line with the…
A set of conjoined babies out of a triplets, Hassana Isa and Husaina Isa, joined at the chest and sharing some vital organs, have left Kano State on Monday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to undergo surgery to get them separated. The surgery is to be bankrolled by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre…
Winners on Sunday night emerged at the 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The 19th edition of the AMAA had Nancy Isime, Richard Ato Turkson and Rahama Sadau as hosts. Ace Nigerian producer and director, Kunle Afolayan’s movie, Anikulapo won two categories; the Best Achievement in…
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has admitted that he will “never” be able to make his team play like his famous Ajax side. Ten Hag was appointed at Old Trafford in May 2022 and has been handed over £400 million to spend on transfers. The Dutchman earned a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football…
