The Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy has unveiled ambitious plans to create two million job opportunities within the creative sector by the year 2027. During the 2024 Retreat gathering for the ministry and its affiliated agencies in Abuja, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Ms. Hannatu Musa-Musawa, revealed this significant initiative….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally handed over 14 seized assets to Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State. The event, which took place at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, was marked by a ceremony presided over by the Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede. During the ceremony, Olukoyede disclosed that the…
By Afolabi Hannah A total of 627 representatives from the 18 council areas of Ondo State are set to select the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for the governorship election in the state on November 16, 2024. The gubernatorial primary election will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. Seven…
By Margret Oshinowo The Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zaccaeus Adangor, SAN has rejected his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office), and also resigned from the State Executive Council. Adangor resigned barely 24 hours after the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, redeployed him in a minor cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday….
By Afolabi Hannah Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title has taken a setback after Norwegian forward Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday’s crucial match at Brighton. Haaland was absent from City’s 1-0 triumph over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the…
Shehu Saleh Balami is a Nigerian engineer who designed and invented a solid-fuel rocket, the first ever in the world. He has been involved in designing rockets since 2000, and came into limelight at the age of 28 after he designed the first ever solid fuel rocket. Balami is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday, announced the reopening of Runway 18L/36Rahut after an aircraft belonging to Dana Airline overshot the runway on Tuesday. FAAN said the runway was thrown open for flight operations since 19:58hrs Tuesday evening. Dana Airline’s McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft slipped off the runway at the domestic wing…
A significant tomato scarcity is on the horizon due to an outbreak of the deadly tuta absoluta pests, also called tomato leaf miner, in several large tomato farms across Kano State. Known locally as “Sharon” in Hausa, tuta absoluta has been a persistent threat for over a decade, affecting and damaging many farms. The pest…
Lagos State government has hinted of a plan to introduce about 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses before the end of 2024. The commissioner for transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who disclosed this, at the commencement of the 2024 ministerial briefing on the activities of the ministry during the administration of Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu,…
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…
By Margret Oshinowo The chairman Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse, disclosed this after monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside its House of Representatives’ counterpart in Abuja on Tuesday. The Nigerian Senate is making plans to make legislation for the adoption of 18 years as the entry age…
By Margret Oshinowo Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead. The actor, who was brought into limelight with his role as Mr. B in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s soap opera, Basi and Company (1987) died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The news was confirmed by the movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram. “I regret to announce the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika over the botched Nigeria Air project. The former minister, who is a subject of an ongoing N8, 069,176,864.00 money laundering probe arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. EFCC sources who…
Around one in six or 15.6 million children in Nigeria are facing hunger in the lead up to the lean season starting in June, according to a new analysis by Save the Children International(SCI) “The number of hungry children is 25% higher than the same period in 2023, and is likely the result of increasing…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the State Agro-Cargo International Airport in Ilisan, will begin scheduled and non-scheduled flights in the next few weeks. Abiodun, disclosed this while speaking at the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair breakfast meeting with chief executive officers, captains of industry, entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders alike, held at the…
The appeal by Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, challenging his conviction by a Lagos State High Court over the sexual assault of a minor, has been adjourned by a Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos. The appeal court reserved for judgment, the appeal, yesterday, after hearing arguments of parties. Justice Folasade Ojo is…
“Polygamy is the best because even in monogamy, men will still cheat on you. So it’s better they have as many women as they want with your consent.” Regina Daniels “It’s possible for a man to love more than 2 women at once. I live in peace with all my co-wives because our husband loves…
By Margret Oshinowo The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory on Monday. Mamman said that the activities of some parents, who were pressuring their underage students to get admission into tertiary institutions. The minister…
A 49-year-old woman, identified as Victoria Idowu, has reportedly hanged herself on a ceiling fan in her residence in the Magboro area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was reported that her son, on Sunday, discovered her body upon his return from a church service, prompting him to raise the alarm. Confirming…
The Federal Government has ordered that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory. He decried the activities of…
The Israeli Defense Forces, IDF, on Monday said an Israeli drone was shot down over Lebanon on Sunday night. Writing on Telegram, the IDF said a surface-to-air missile was launched at the drone that was operating in Lebanese airspace, adding that the drone was hit and had landed in Lebanon. It added that fighter jets…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will pay the new Super Eagles head coach from its own purse, it has been revealed. According to a report , the Federal Government has made it very clear to the NFF it won’t pay the salaries of the new coach. “The Federal Government will not pay the new coach…
By Margret Oshinowo A 60-year-old man, Malam Danjuma, his son, Ibrahim, 35, and Aminu Gaye, also 35, died in a pit latrine while trying to recover a cellphone at Yar’Gwanda village in Tsanyawa Local Government in Kano State on Sunday. Abba Alasan, 28, one of the rescuers, was, however, rescued from the latrine alive. According…
By Margret Oshinowo The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, the military said in a statement on Monday. Major General Aharon Haliva last year took the responsibility for the failures that allowed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. Israel Defense Forces posted on X on Monday, said, “In coordination with the Chief…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, offering a multitude of benefits that have the potential to transform patient care, streamline operations, and improve outcomes. From diagnosis and treatment to administrative tasks and personalized medicine, AI is reshaping the way healthcare is delivered. One of the most significant benefits of AI in healthcare is…
By Afolabi Hannah Nigeria, known as the “Giant of Africa,” possesses a diverse economy driven by abundant natural resources, a burgeoning tech industry, and a youthful population. Despite these strengths, the country faces significant hurdles such as corruption, poverty, and infrastructure deficiencies. Understanding and addressing these complexities are vital for sustainable economic growth and development…
1. MAY WE MEET YOU? You are not expected to tell them your life history of how you are the last born and related to your village head. All they want to know are your name, educational background and career background. e.g My name is Michael Jacob, a graduate of Mechanical Engineer from University of…
By Margret Oshinowo An anti graft agency, EFCC, revealed that it is investigating 11 suspected oil thieves and 1 vessel, MT SAISNIL II and arrested by the Nigerian Navy. The spokesperson for the Commission, Mr Dele Oyewole, attested to this on Saturday in a statement. He said that suspects and the vessel were handed over…
By Margret Oshinowo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record. Tinubu appreciated Onakoya for “sounding the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim”. The President said this in a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to clamp down on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms in response to the recent uptick in the Dollar’s value compared to the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Confirming the ongoing crackdown, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized the Commission’s commitment to maintaining order within…
The Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has taken decisive action by sealing off Sassauka Clinic and Diagnosis Centre located in Rimin Kebe. The Director of PHIMA, Professor Salisu Ibrahim, affirmed that the closure was enforced due to multiple infractions detected at the facility. Professor Ibrahim clarified that discrepancies were found in the…
