President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of creating a sustainable environment for investment opportunities in Agriculture to strive in Africa to achieve food security in the continent. Tinubu said this at the High-Level Meeting on “Attracting investments in Land Restoration, Food Systems, and Rural Transformation in Africa”. It was organized by the African Union…
The event which was held at the Blake Resorts on Friday, September 22, 2023, attracted the Director, Junior Secondary School, Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Abuja, Hajiya Ramatu Nusa K; principals, teachers, and a chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) from the selected secondary schools. Recall that the owner of the Blake Resorts, Akunedozi…
The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider traveling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.” Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”. It advised its citizens against traveling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due…
The House of Representatives has said it will resume its annual recess on Tuesday to continue the first legislative year of the 10th Assembly. Dr Yahaha Danzaria, the Clerk of the house, said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The 10th Assembly proceeded on its annual recess on July 27. This followed a…
Chelsea head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned striker Nicolas Jackson, over his accumulation of yellow cards this season. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s clash at home against Aston Villa on Sunday, the former PSG boss believes Jackson has received too many yellow cards for just talking to referees. Nicolas Jackson has started all games for the…
The Movement for the Advancement of National Transformation (MANTRA) has charged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to stop blaming the eight potential corps members, who were abducted in Sokoto on August 19. The Convener of MANTRA, Mr Jude Ndukwe, gave the charge in a statement issued in Umuahia and made available to the News…
AC Milan head coach, Stefano Pioli has demanded more from Samuel Chukwueze even as he expressed satisfaction with the winger’s performance in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League home fixture against Newcastle United. Chukwueze was handed his first start since linking up with the Rooseneri from LaLiga side, Villarreal this summer. The 24-year-old didn’t make much impact…
In a bid to foster national unity and peaceful coexistence, key religious and civic leaders, including the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, have stressed the importance of not just talking about peace but taking concerted actions to achieve it. They…
Sudan army chief and president of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan in Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has warned the United Nation’s that his country’s war could spill over into neighbouring African countries. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in a speech, urged the international community to designate his opponents, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a terrorist…
The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal Court sitting in Plateau State is preparing to announce on Friday its verdict on the legal challenge against the election of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Caleb Mutfwang as governor. The petition was filed by Nentawe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress’s candidate. PDP’S Mutfwang was declared the winner of the March…
Norway international Martin Odegaard has signed a new long-term contract for Premier League 2022/2023 2nd Logged Arsenal. Odegaard’s contract extension was announced on arsenal.com on Friday. Though the Gunners did not reveal the duration of the new deal, reports have that it is for five years. “Our captain Martin Odegaard has signed a new long-term…
The Justice, Development, and Peace Commission wants journalists to engage more in investigative reporting to expose perpetrators of human trafficking within and outside the country. The Programme Manager of the Commission, Timothy Ejeh made the call at the end of a three-day training for some journalists in Abuja on effective coverage and reporting on trafficking…
A Student of the University of Lagos, Oluwakemi, has been sighted in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state begging for alms to pay her school fees. She stood at the roundabout with an inscription on a placard, ‘Please help a final year student with her school fees. God bless you.’ Oluwakemi, a part-time student at…
MTV’s first pan-African music channel, MTV Base, has positioned a ban on Marlian music following the death of a Nigerian singer, Mohbad. Marlian Music is a record label owned by Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, who is being fingered in the efforts of Mohbad, which allegedly led to the latter’s eventual death. A former signee of…
Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya says he is unsure whether or not he has done enough to maintain his place ahead of fellow keeper Aaron Ramsdale in the Gunners goal, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League London derby with Tottenham Hotspur. Raya, who joined Arsenal from Brentford, made his debut in place of Ramsdale last Sunday against…
A German court on Thursday threw out the assault conviction of footballer Jerome Boateng for striking his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and ordered a new trial. In a legal odyssey now on its third ruling, the superior regional court in Munich agreed on in favor of Boateng’s appeal, that of his alleged victim as well as…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of the Taraba State University, TSU, has stipulated lack of proper funding as a major factor impacting negatively on the smooth running of the university. The leadership of the union made this known on Thursday at a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital. Led by its chairman,…
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has sent a defiant message to Manchester United fans after a narrow loss to Bayern Munich. Not many teams score three goals at Bayern Munich. And not many teams score three goals away from home and fail to win. Manchester United did both of these last night. Casemiro did not have…
The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the brutal murder of seasoned journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, allegedly by unknown assailants. In a statement in Gusua, on Wednesday, the Union’s Secretary, Ibrahim Ahmad Gada, expressed the NUJ’s deep sorrow and shock at the tragic death of Danjibga, whom he described as…
The iconic NASDAQ building in the heart of New York City’s financial district played host to a historic event on Wednesday, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rang the closing bell. In a speech delivered to a diverse audience of international investors and financial magnates, Tinubu emphasised Nigeria’s newfound stability and burgeoning economic potential. He stated…
The Nigerian naira has faced further depreciation, reaching an exchange rate of N980 to the US dollar on the parallel market, as reported by The Cable. The situation has prompted concerns among citizens and businesses, as they grapple with the impact of these currency fluctuations on their daily lives and financial stability. The Central Bank…
The suspects who were arrested while allegedly conducting same-sex marriage in Ekpan Community, Uvwie LGA, Delta State have been released by the police. Counsel to the suspects, Ochuko Ohimor, speaking with the press in Warri, said the suspects were granted bail with a sum of N500,000 and two sureties each. The lawyer noted that the…
The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has confirmed the victory of Governor Bala Mohammed at the March 18 2023 Governorship election. The Tribunal, led by Justice Kwahar, struck out the petition filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Retired Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, challenging the victory of Bala Mohammed as…
The Nigerian Air Force says its aircraft, during a surveillance mission, took out a gun truck, killing about 8 terrorists at Baranga village, Marte Local Government Area, Borno State. This took place during the early hours of Wednesday under “Operation Hadin Kai”. Director of Public Relations and Information of the Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet,…
The Kano State Election Petition Tribunal, on Wednesday, nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf, of NNPP. Delivering the judgement, the three-man panel led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, held that the margin of votes scored by NNPP were invalid and was not conducted in compliance with the 2022 electoral act. The tribunal declared Nasiru Yusuf-Gawuna…
A Cross-section of Lagos Youths on Wednesday took to the streets of Lagos to protest the death of late afrobeat star Mohbad. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba popularly known as Mohbad died last week Tuesday in questionable circumstances and was buried the next day in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, sparking outrage amongst his fans. Addressing…
Following an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze discussing the circumstances of Mohbad’s passing, veteran singer Daddy Showkey has expressed concerns about threats to his life. During the said online interview, Daddy Showkey opined that the rapper’s death was not an isolated incident and suggested the involvement of substantial figures in the music business and…
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, stated on Wednesday that Naira Marley and Sam Larry ought to have been declared wanted by the police over the occurrences encircling the death of Promise Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad or Imole. According to the popular cleric, before…
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Maria Chike, and her colleague, Ike Onyema, have engaged in a verbal altercation on social media. Maria had taken to the micro-blogging platform X to taunt Ike over Mercy Eke getting to the finale of the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars edition. Ike, who was evicted from the…
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, has stated that apart from its primary areas of specialization, which include geriatric, forensic, community, UNODC accredited addiction treatment, and training in drugs and alcohol, child and adolescent psychiatry, it is also currently offering top quality general medical services, including minor surgeries and maternity/obstetric services. The chief…
A baby girl born in India with 26 fingers and toes is being called “divine” by her family, who believe she is the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. The newborn, from Bharatpur in the northern state of Rajasthan, has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Medical experts have said that…
