The United Nations’ Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Friday warned lactating mothers against feeding their babies with water or any liquid substance other than breastmilk within the first six months of life. UNICEF gave the warning during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week Flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative where over 30,000 lactating women…
The United Kingdom’s Labour Party swept to power early on Friday after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” Labour leader Keir Starmer told supporters at a triumphant dawn rally in London, moments after…
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…
Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress and media personality, has expressed her disapproval of individuals who have resorted to stealing and vandalizing properties during the nationwide protest in Nigeria. The protest, initiated by a cross-section of Nigerians to highlight the high levels of hardship in the country, has been marred by incidents of looting and destruction…
By Damilola Adeleke Senator Binta Masi Garba stated that the recent judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) reaffirms Nigeria’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. She extended her congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kassim Shettima on their victory in the tribunal. In a media statement…
The banking index closed the week on a negative statement to emerge as the worst-performing sectorial index with a loss of 14.32%. On a general note, the NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization devalued by 0.75% to close the week at 62,569.73 and N34.070 trillion respectively. Similarly, all other indices finished lower except NGX Oil…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is to inaugurate two committees – one for reconciliation and another for discipline – on August 21, its Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said on Friday in Abuja. The 25-member reconciliation committee chaired by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Governor of Osun, and Sen. Ibrahim Dankwambo, former governor of Gombe State. is…
In a world first, a robot has successfully finished a fully automated dental surgery on a human. In addition to artificial intelligence and three-dimensional imaging, the technology includes a robotic arm for dental work. The US-based company, Perceptive, claims that its technology is designed to make dental operations like fillings and crowns more precise and…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas says Nigeria loses about $46 billion dollars (N16.25 trillion) to crude oil theft between 2009 and 2020. The Speaker made this known while constituting the Adhoc committee to investigate crude oil theft and loss of revenue. Dr Abbas said the menace of crude oil theft…
..as Kate emerges winner of 2024 edition FoodBay TV, a part of Maxima Media Group, organizers of StreetFoodz Naija season 5, has hinted about its plans to take the docu-series to other African countries including Ghana and Kenya in future. CEO of Maxima Media Group, Femi Ogundoro, made this known while speaking…
World Gorilla Day joins together people from around the world to raise awareness for gorillas and their conservation. In commemoration of this year’s World gorilla day, Wild Africa Fund says commercial bushmeats, tree felling and habitat destruction may push gorillas into extinction. The fund in statement celebrating the day says Gorillas can be a source…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports suggesting it has approached former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest for the presidency in the 2027 general election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi clarified that the party has not reserved its presidential ticket for Jonathan. “It is not true…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has registered 522,778 artisans under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, covering 20 trade areas. This was disclosed by ITF director general Dr. Afiz Ogun, during a joint briefing with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) on special certification for Nigerian artisans trained under the SUPA programme…
By Damilola Adeleke The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries )MFM), Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has called on believers across the world to connect to God’s power, saying God is the only survival strategy to scale through 2025. According to him, any individual who does not want to be oppressed,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated the 76th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee to deliberate on cases of malpractice and irregularities arising from the conduct of 2023 WASSCE for school candidates. The body disclosed this on Tuesday via its official X handle. WAEC, while announcing the results of WASSCE in August 2023,…
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has taken to social media to appreciate rapper Olamide for accepting him into the YBNL music label. Olamide launched the record label in 2012 after the release of his second studio album, ‘YBNL’. Adekunle Gold, on the other hand, was signed to YBNL in 2015 and delivered his first album…
Spain has announced plans to donate 500,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to Central African nations currently battling a surge in cases, according to a government statement on Tuesday. The Spanish health ministry revealed that this donation represents 20% of the country’s Mpox vaccine reserves, although it did not specify the recipient nations or the…
Nigeria Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the issue of excessive liquidity within the economy. Speaking to journalists during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington DC, Edun highlighted the collaborative efforts between fiscal and monetary authorities to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs. The decision followed a meeting with government officials at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night. A statement issued by the office’s Director of Information and…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police Adekunle Omoyele (rtd) as the new Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, following the expiration of Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi’s tenure. The announcement was made by the governor’s spokesperson in a statement on Thursday. Omoyele, a retired officer with 35 years of meritorious service…
The Coalition of Civil Society Networks has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make a pronouncement on the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) leadership crisis following the purported refusal of the former Postmaster-General Sunday Adepoju to relinquish office to newly appointed Tola Odeyemi. NIPOST staff had shut down the head office of the service in…
At a recent two-day workshop in Abuja organized by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, participants advocated for government initiatives to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities as a means to achieve sustainable development. Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of those with mental health conditions and raising…
By Afolabi Hannah The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has implemented a new policy to alleviate congestion and facilitate the efficient entry of export cargoes into Lagos ports. The NPA is granting a 72-hour window for all export trucks to gain access to various terminals. According to a notice titled ‘Important Update: Revised Access Window for…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country. Oyintiloye said that with patience, all the challenges faced by Nigerians would be a thing of the past. He stated this while speaking…
The 6th Asian Film Festival, founded in 2017 by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has officially opened in Abuja, celebrating Asia’s rich cultural diversity and cinematic traditions despite regional tensions. Initially, 14 countries expressed interest in participating, but geopolitical conflicts led to the absence of notable contributors like Lebanon and Syria, both…
The last of eight prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State over a year ago has been released and reunited with their families, marking the end of a long ordeal. The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday….
Washington, D.C. — TikTok is making preparations to shut down its platform for users in the United States this Sunday if the Supreme Court does not intervene to halt an impending federal ban. According to a report by The Information on Tuesday, the move follows heightened pressure under a law signed by President Joe Biden….
France’s Foreign Ministry has come out to support the International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and in Israel. On Monday, May 20, the ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said he had issued arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders—Yehia Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and…
Widely known Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has gifted by God with a baby boy with his secret lover. Bella, the happy father announced the arrival of his son via his Twitter handle on Monday. The ‘Cash App’ crooner reportedly lost his son at birth last year, a few days before the release of his debut…
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering. BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of…
Some pregnant women have demanded the Federal Government to meet the needs of the striking resident doctors so they can return to work and offer healthcare services to Nigerians. The women made the call on Saturday in Abuja l plat an outreach for pregnant women by the Help Africans Charity Network, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)….
