President Bola Tinubu on Thursday insisted that it is unacceptable for Labour Unions to call for a strike within the first nine months of an administration. Tinubu, who spoke at the Lagos Red Line launching, emphasized that the Organised Labour does not represent the sole opinions of the Nigerian people. According to him if Labour…
The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB, to extend the registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, examination by two weeks. The House also mandated the relevant Committee on Education and Legislative Compliance to enforce strict compliance. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Tarara State University, TSU, has once again called upon the state government to tackle the array of issues affecting the institution. During a press conference in Jalingo, on Thursday, ASUU-TSU highlighted the lack of a pension scheme as one of the major challenges facing the university. Led by…
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that he will fight the menace of corruption in Nigeria to ruin. Tinubu made this vow while speaking at the inauguration of the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos on Thursday. He said, “We said we can do it, you believed in us. We said the people’s lives will end…
EMMANUEL Gloria T. D22/MAC/0038 Department of Mass CommunicationThe Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Examinations serve as a crucial measure of academic achievement, influencing academic stratification and accreditation. Bodies like WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and NABTEB conduct public and external exams on behalf of the state. Public exams, distinct from school-based assessments, play a pivotal role in evaluating…
Telecom subscribers in the country are going through harrowing times at the moment as operators’ networks are failing spectacularly. Since the yuletide, subscribers have had to struggle to complete calls when they manage to achieve connection. Businesses that largely depend on telecom networks have also suffered massively as voice calls and data services have recorded…
Two senior executives of Binance have been detained in Nigeria as Federal Government tries to rein in speculation on the Naira by cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges. The executives flew to Nigeria following the country’s decision to ban several cryptocurrency trading websites last week but they were detained by the Office of the National Security…
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has voiced concerns over the potential economic fallout from cryptocurrency giant Binance, warning of its capacity to disrupt the Nigerian economy through unchecked manipulation of foreign exchange rates. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Onanuga highlighted the urgent need to address what he termed as “saboteurs” operating within…
Nigerian music sensation Adedamola Adefolahan, known by his stage name Fireboy DML, unveils his plans to delve into the realm of cinema this year. Expressing his rationale for this momentous decision, Fireboy cites the frequent accolades he receives for his innate dramatic flair, a quality he believes aligns seamlessly with the demands of acting. While…
In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, assured the public that the Federal Government, through the implementation of the long-awaited Oronsaye Report, is focused on streamlining government agencies and parastatals, not on workforce reduction. Idris emphasized that President Tinubu’s commitment to responsible governance is evident…
Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to host the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the initial leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifier. The clash is scheduled to unfold at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on Friday, April 1, 2024. Marking a pivotal moment in the journey to Paris 2024, the return…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, vehemently dismissed recent speculations about a coup, categorizing the information as spurious and a deliberate act of disinformation. In an official statement, Idris asserted that the misleading report was orchestrated by individuals with ulterior motives, aiming to sow discord and destabilize the nation while undermining the…
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss who got engaged recently has shared his pre-wedding photos. The gospel singer proposed to his lover, Marie Wiseborn on January 19, 2024, which generated several reactions on social media. Following the engagement announcement, the couple visited several notable men of God and also carried their fans along on their…
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 Police Commissioner in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, said the command provided water and biscuits for protesters so as to avoid anyone collapsing on the way. Fayoade spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the sidelines of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) nationwide protest carried out on Tuesday. He said…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Khalil Gaga as Executive Director, Corporate Services, at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). The appointment was contained in a statement released by special adviser to the President on media & publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mr. Gaga, who is a lawyer, has over 25 years of experience…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled and arrested members of an organised criminal organization which specialised in trafficking heroin across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America in a 12-day well-coordinated operation leading to the seizure of the single largest consignment of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja,…
Chelsea goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic has expressed the pain he and his teammates are feeling in the aftermath of the side’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Liverpool. A late extra-time header from Virgil van Dijk condemned the Blues to a narrow defeat – and that came after several good opportunities were wasted by Mauricio Pochettino’s side…
Removal of fuel subsidy, inflation and the increasing prices of medications influenced by foreign exchange have adversely affected healthcare in Yobe State. This is according to the Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana. Gana made the assertions at the validation of the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, YSCHMA, the operational…
Pastor Azemhe Azena, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, candidate for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, on Monday joined members of civil society organizations in the state to protest against the current economic hardship in Nigeria. Azemhe, who is the Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry, Benin City, said the high cost…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to roll out economic policies that will ameliorate the hardship currently being experienced in the country. The Council, which is the apex youth body in Nigeria, through its President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, said it was worried about the rising cost of living,…
The crisis rocking the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ebonyi State chapter took another dimension as a new splinter group accused the Chairman, Rev. Dr Scamb Chinedum Nwokolo of siphoning the 50 million belonging to them. The splinter group, in a statement signed by the chairman, Pastor Dr Aloysius Nweke Ogah and…
Former Chief Whip, Evans Bipi of the Rivers State House of Assembly, asserts that the integrity of the 2023 general election in the state was compromised during Nyesom Wike’s tenure as governor. Speaking fervently at a solidarity rally for the current governor in Port Harcourt, Bipi, flanked by women groups from all 23 local government…
After Napoli’s Serie A clash against Cagliari, interim manager Francesco Calzona remains optimistic about Victor Osimhen’s swift return to peak performance, as per DAILY POST. Having netted for the second consecutive game, Osimhen’s resilience shone through in Napoli’s 1-1 stalemate against Cagliari on Sunday night. After a month-long international stint, the 25-year-old made a recent…
In anticipation of Nigeria’s potential interest rate hike, the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee convenes today, 26th February, in Abuja. Scheduled for 26th and 27th February, this two-day session marks the inaugural meeting under the stewardship of CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, following his appointment in September of the previous year. The previous MPC…
Veteran Nigerian singer, Wasiu Alabi Odetola, widely known as Pasuma, disclosed the pivotal moment that redirected his career trajectory. Pasuma, who initially pursued a football career, unveiled in a recent interview with Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, that his musical journey was catalyzed by a setback in the form of non-selection for the Nigerian squad in…
In a dramatic turn of events, the luxurious residence of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), succumbed to a devastating fire on Sunday afternoon. Situated at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, within the affluent Asokoro district of Abuja, the property reportedly faced total annihilation in the raging…
In a decisive operation, the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operation Base in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, apprehended two individuals and confiscated a wooden vessel laden with 5,100 litres of petrol. Navy Capt. Uche Aneke, Commanding Officer of the base, formally handed over the suspects, the vessel, and the illicit cargo to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Renowned Nigerian artist, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, candidly shares insights into his romantic journey. During a lively exchange with fans on X, the ‘Buga’ sensation dropped a surprising revelation, confessing to having been romantically involved with 67 women. In response to a fan’s inquiry about his “body count,” Kizz Daniel straightforwardly…
In a swift response within less than 24 hours of Barrister Olumide Akpata securing candidacy under the Julius Abure-led national leadership of the Labour Party for the September 21 Edo State governorship election, the opposing Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction has introduced its own candidate for the impending electoral contest. DNEWSINFO can confirm that Akpata clinched…
In a tragic turn of events, bandits have mercilessly taken the life of one of the seven captives abducted from Kuduru community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on December 28, 2023. The assailants, who snatched seven individuals, including a pregnant woman, have issued a chilling ultimatum, threatening to execute the…
