Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has announced the passing of his mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, at the age of 89. In a heartfelt statement, Dr. Saraki shared that his mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce…
Nature of the Process Mediation is a process wherein the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences. Role of the Mediator: What does a Mediator do? Mediation leaves the decision power totally and strictly with the parties. The mediator does not…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation will from next month start payment of N25,000 grants to the benefiting members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners captured in the expanded National Social Register of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Scheme. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu announced this during…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the rescheduling of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August 2025. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, follows recommendations from CAF’s Technical and Infrastructure experts, who have been monitoring preparations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. While significant progress has been made in constructing and…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Federal Government’s recent decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent. The civil rights organization criticized the government for imposing additional financial strain on Nigerians, stating that these policies are driving the population into…
Mrs. Imabong William, a tenant, is seeking urgent assistance from Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, after a horrifying incident where her landlady, Amaka Okonkwo, allegedly poured a scalding mixture of hot water and pepper on her. The distressing incident, which occurred in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra on August…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has uncovered no fewer than 1,665 fake A-Level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The Registrar, Professor. Is-haq Oloyede, made this disclosure when he received the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students, NANCES, in his office on Tuesday in Abuja. Oloyede…
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has taken the decisive step of reopening Nigeria’s borders with Niger and lifting all sanctions against the neighboring country. President Tinubu has issued clear directives for the swift removal of sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger: 1. Reopening of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger…
Nollywood luminary Timini Egbuson has candidly unveiled the tribulations within his romantic endeavors.In a reflective discourse with content curator Kamsi Nnamani via podcast, the 36-year-old actor expressed remorse over his fruitless commitments to various relationships throughout his life’s journey. “I have given my heart to relationships and it never worked out,” lamented Egbuson, underscoring his…
The Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance, GRENFGG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to redouble efforts toward people-oriented policies by focusing on welfare and innovative measures in alleviating poverty and economic hardships. The Convener of the group, Mr Adeolu Iwakun, stated this in the group’s New Year message to Nigerians on Monday in Akure. Iwakun said…
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…
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…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…
Italian agent, Oscar Damiani has picked Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as a better striker than Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic. Osimhen and Vlahovic are often named among the best strikers in the world. Both attackers currently play in the Italian Serie A. Vlahovic has scored 15 goals in the Serie A so far this season while Osimhen…
Detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has initiated a legal action against key Nigerian authorities. Gambaryan, represented by legal counsel from Aluko and Oyebode Law Firm, has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for the enforcement of his rights. Also, Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance Africa regional manager, who escaped from lawful custody on March 22,…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, said he and his team are not responsible for Nigeria’s current economic woes. Cardoso stated this while responding to a question about whether the CBN is responsible for the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians at the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced the upcoming repatriation of another 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During her visit to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, in Abuja, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the importance of reinforcing partnerships between Nigeria and the UAE. She…
Nigerian exceptional song writer and singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has made the TIMES 100 Next list. TIMES is a franchise that recognizes 100 young emerging leaders who are making impacts globally in various fields such as business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, and activism. Tems became prominent after being featured in Wizkid’s…
A tragic incident occurred in Lagos during a heavy rainstorm when a 61-year-old man lost his life after being electrocuted. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the unfortunate incident, with the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, sharing the news on his social media handle @benHundeyin. The incident took place in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos…
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 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has distanced itself from the tragic incident that led to the death of Pelumi David Idowu, a student of Gateway ICT Polytechnic. The NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, stated that the corps had no knowledge of the hit-and-run driver responsible for the accident that claimed the…
The Lagos State government has announced plans to temporarily close the Eko Bridge for eight weeks, starting from September 26, to facilitate reconstruction work. According to Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, the closure will be implemented in phases to minimize disruptions. To mitigate the impact on traffic, motorists will be diverted to alternative…
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany advanced to the quarter-finals by overcoming Denmark in a match dramatically interrupted by a severe storm. The last-16 encounter at Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was paused for around 20 minutes in the first half due to lightning, hail, and heavy rain. The match was also…
In a heartfelt message, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria expressed his condolences and unwavering solidarity with Morocco following a catastrophic earthquake that struck the North African nation on Saturday. The earthquake, which has claimed numerous lives and left many injured, has prompted an outpouring of support from leaders across the globe. President Tinubu extended…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force in order to address the diverse security challenges facing the African continent. During an official visit to meet with the Chief of the South African National…
By Damilola Adeleke Walter Akpani With several decades of banking experience, Walter Akpani is likened to a fine wine that improves with age. Akpani has grown in stature and influence throughout his extensive career. As the Managing Director and CEO of Providus Bank, he stands out as one of the most accomplished bankers…
Nigerian superstar singer, Burna Boy has said that he doesn’t want to have kids now because at the time, he can’t give out the love he got from his parents. Addressing his fans during a live session, Burna Boy further revealed that his current “operation” won’t allow him have time for his kids as…
Cultural festivals in Nigeria are very well celebrated. It’s one major thing that is unique about the Nigerian people. Therefore, if you are looking for a way to learn so much about the Nigerian peoples, try attending one of our cultural festivals. Eyo FestivalThe Yoruba people particular based in Lagos are known to celebrate the…
Defending champions Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid can all advance to the round 16 of the Champions League if they win their fourth group stage match respectively on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each is at home against an opponent it beat on the road three weeks ago. Bayern v Galatasaray Bayern has won…
In a swift operation, the notorious suspected kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, who topped the list of wanted criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been successfully apprehended. This significant breakthrough transpired a mere three days after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared a reward of N20 million for information leading to the capture of Dahiru Adamu…
The Supreme Court has brought an end to the prolonged leadership tussle within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), declaring Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman. In two unanimous rulings, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed Edozie Njoku’s claim to the party’s leadership, affirming that he had no legal basis for his…
