The removal of fuel subsidies, as initiated by President Bola Tinubu, has had a widespread impact on various sectors in the country, including education. The resulting increase in prices of goods and services has also affected school fees for both new and returning students. To cope with these rising costs, parents can consider the following…
A midnight fire has engulfed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined, but reports indicate that a loud explosion was heard at the TCN station, which is situated behind the Mechanic Village in Birnin Kebbi. The…
Troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji have conducted successful operations in Zamfara State, rescuing 17 kidnapped victims and recovering a significant number of rustled cattle. These operations were the result of intensified fighting and offensive patrols within their Areas of Responsibility. Here are some key highlights of the recent operations: On…
A tragic road accident occurred at the entrance of Ilupeju, a neighboring community of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, resulting in the loss of three lives. The accident involved a trailer and a motorbike and claimed the lives of two FUOYE students who were reportedly siblings from the same parents, along…
Before the attainment of political independence by some African countries, we saw a continent richly blesses and consequently with a bumper harvest annually. But what happened immediately after the independence of most African countries can better be told by historians. The continent finds herself subsumed in the world of politics of hunger. Those who were…
The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s own Sub-National Food Systems Dashboard to eradicate all forms of challenges confronting food security across the country. Launching the platform in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi explained that the initiative was one of the eight cardinal objectives of the President Bola…
Police in Kebbi has intercepted two trucks carrying Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp) worth over N600 million as well as 7,500 live cartridges, at Tsamiya Maje in Bagudo local government area of the state. Parading the suspects at the Command’s Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the spokesman, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said officers at the Border Drill, while…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The President has also directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months pre-retirement leave, as provisioned by Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243, with immediate effect. This will lead…
The House of Representatives said there is an urgent need to increase the frequency and validity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The chairman adhoc committee on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mrs Regina Akume, made the remark at a public hearing with stakeholders in the Education sector. Mrs Akume who represents…
The Nigeria Police force has vowed to investigate deeply into the death of Mohbad and make sure truths come to light. According to the FPRO he said “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns…
Super Eagles Star and Forward, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football Awards. FIFA made public the names of the nominees on Thursday via her official page. NIGERIA’s Osimhen is the only African who made the shortlist. The 24-year-old played a crucial role in Napoli’s Scudetto success last season. The…
The United Nations representative to Sudan, Volker Perthes has announced his resignation. Mr Perthes reported to the UN Security Council that the Sudan conflict, which erupted between rival military factions in April, risked becoming a full-blown civil war. This is coming more than three months after the embattled North African nation declared him unwelcome after…
The Mayor of the Eastern Libyan port city of Derna, Abdulmenam Al-Ghaithi has estimated that between 18,000 and 20,000 people have died in flooding. Mr Al-Ghaithi told al-Arabiya Television that his estimate was based on the number of districts that were entirely destroyed when two dams burst. Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the…
A technology firm has introduced a new social media platform called Yomen Cloud, which focuses on being non-seductive and anti-pornography, with the goal of promoting moral values. During the launch event, Marypearl Nate, Itek’s Head of Marketing for the Africa Region, emphasized the strategic choice of Nigeria as the location for the global launch….
Minister of Health, Dr. Mohammad Ali Pate, has affirmed the federal government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services in collaboration with the Global Fund and other development partners. This announcement came during a visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano, led by the minister and representatives from the Global Fund and other development partners. …
Barcelona faced a setback on Thursday as La Liga reduced their spending limit for the season to 270 million euros ($290 million). La Liga enforces strict spending controls to prevent clubs from overspending on player wages and transfers. Barcelona’s previous limit was much higher at 649 million euros ($697 million), inflated by various financial…
The award has been previously won by notable figures, including former Kenyan vice president Kolonzo Musyoka, South African politician Lindiwe Sisulu, and Nigeria’s Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. Bambi is a media personality who has made a significant mark in journalism and has earned recognition as an award-winning African…
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Libya over the devastating impact of Storm Daniel and the subsequent flooding that has severely affected the eastern region of the country. In a statement, the President further commiserates with families who have lost loved ones in the monumental disaster and extends his best…
At least, 40 civilians were killed on Wednesday following an air raid on the war-ravaged Dafur region in Sudan, a medical source confirmed. The strike hit two markets and some neighborhoods in the city, the medical source who pleaded anonymity out of security concerns, disclosed this to AFP from a hospital in Nyala, the capital…
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…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is expected to save the lives of more than two million women and children at risk of maternal mortality. This announcement came as part of the seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, which assesses progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
By DAMILOLA ADELEKE On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Dr. Nasir Idris, the Governor of Kebbi State, will lead a group of 25 cabinet commissioners on a four-day retreat in Abuja. The purpose of this retreat, as stated by Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, is to familiarize the commissioners with…
Nigeria born music star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, emerged winner of the first Best Afrobeats award at the MTV Video Music Award in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America Tuesday. Rema won for his collaborative effort with International star Selena Gomez on the record ‘Calm Down.’ The veteran Organisers of the show…
Over 75 crocodiles have escaped from their breeding farm in China after heavy flood caused by Typhoon Haikui hit the region. Chinese authorities made the report stating that around 75 crocodiles made their way through a lake in Maoming, Guangdong province which overflowed. Although no casualty has been reported, Maoming’s Emergency Management Bureau has confirmed…
Many Nigerian celebrities have mourned the passing of singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad The 27-year-old died on Tuesday evening Reacting to the demise, popular On Air Personality, Do2dtun shared the picture of their last moment together. He wrote: “Mohbad. This was just two days ago.” Singer Iyanya in a post on…
Similarly, the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded. Photo: Archive/Radio NigeriaAll media aides appointed by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, and seconded to the office of the deputy governor have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect. A statement by the chief press secretary to the…
A renowned vivacious rapper and singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has been confirmed dead. Several fans and lovers alongside the entertainment industry alike have been thrown into a state of mourning after reports from a close associate confirmed that the KPK crooner had passed away. Details of the rapper’s death are yet…
With some months to the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, a previous deputy governor of Kogi State, Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Awoniyi had previously Submitted his resignation letter to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Awoniyi was warmly received into APC at the party’s national headquarters…
About $9.2 billion is required to address the funding gap in Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services (WASH) sector of the country, UNICEF had said Representative of UNICEF Country Rep, Rownak Khan and UNICEF WASH Manager, Chiranjibi Tiwari said to achieve the road-map for the WASH sector all hands must be on deck. Addressing the delegation,…
By Damilola Adeleke Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), acknowledged that it’s challenging for entertainers to remain faithful in marriage. He explained that married male celebrities often face temptations from individuals trying to lure them into infidelity, given their line of work. He emphasized the need for spouses to understand these challenges and be aware…
By Damilola Adeleke Manchester United have no intention of acquiring former Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi. Reports on Monday suggested that Man United were considering an emergency move for El Ghazi. This follows a public dispute between Jadon Sancho and Man United manager Erik ten Hag, casting doubt on Sancho’s future at the club….
