President Bola Tinubu is currently engaging in discussions with key stakeholders involved in the ECOWAS intervention aimed at defusing the political crisis in Niger Republic. President Tinubu holds the position of Chairman of the authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Among those participating in…
Onyekachi Okafor is set to part ways with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rangers, news reports. Okafor is expected to move elsewhere before the commencement of the second stanza of the season. The veteran forward has fallen down the pecking order at the club. Okafor has failed to replicate his…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s economy faces significant challenges as crude oil prices remain volatile, jeopardising the federal government’s ambitious revenue target of N36.35 trillion for 2025. A report has warned of a possible negative impact of unstable global oil prices and its implications for the federal government’s revenue forecast for 2025. According to the report,…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has lauded the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Women’s Basketball Club for their remarkable achievement at the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Africa Women’s Basketball League Zone 3 qualifiers, currently taking place in Monrovia, Liberia. Dikko praised the team’s efforts in…
This is contained in a circular signed by the service’s Director of Corps Mobilisation, Abubakar Mohammed, and issued to directors, acting directors, state, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) coordinators. The circular, dated November 25, 2024, titled, “Review of Criteria for Concessional Deployment/Relocation for Married Female Corps Members”, revealed that the management has approved the…
By Damilola Adeleke A stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments was sold for $5 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The artifact, which weighs 115 pounds and is written in Paleo-Hebrew script, is believed to date back to between 300 and 800 CE. It was reportedly discovered in 1913 in present-day…
A 29-year-old man, Muzamir Abubakar, has allegedly killed his 60-year-old father, Abubakar Adawa Tsonga, in the Barkin- Sale area of Minna, the Niger state capital. Investigations revealed the deceased had been missing since Monday causing a search for him by neighbours and good Samaritan’s. However, it was learnt that the mutilated body of Tsonga was…
A fire outbreak at the Caring Heart Market in Okitipupa, located in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, has resulted in the destruction of goods valued at millions of naira. The blaze, which started in the early hours of Thursday, ravaged a block of 18 locked-up shops containing frozen foods such as fish, turkey,…
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has described Kalvin Phillips’ transfer move from Manchester City to West Ham United as a good move. Phillips is all set to join West Ham on loan after Man City and the Hammers agreed to a deal which includes a buy option on Tuesday. Speaking on the development, Neville told…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the use of concrete technology in roads construction across the country. The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, briefed State House correspondents on the approval. He said the President also approved the construction of a coastal route with a 50-meter wide visibility stretch, under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, starting from…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has advised telecommunications subscribers to opt for strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access to their mobile devices. The NCC gave this advice through its official Facebook page, Cyber security remains one of the big problems confronting Nigeria’s digital space but NCC believes that with conscious efforts, the security threat could…
Dr. Barkindo Saidu, the Director-General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has confirmed a series of explosions in Gwoza, raising the death toll to 18. In a situation report obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Saidu revealed that the fatalities included adult males, females, and children. The first explosion was carried out…
Popular content creator Jadrolita, born Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, has opened up about her health challenges, shedding light on why she paused her iconic robotic character, ‘Jarvis AI.’ This revelation has sparked widespread discussions online as fans express their concern and support. At just 26 years old, Jadrolita made a name for herself as Nigeria’s first…
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared former President Jacob Zuma ineligible to hold public office, including a seat in parliament. The decision follows Zuma’s controversial presidency, which was plagued by corruption allegations and numerous scandals. Zuma, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court in 2021, had been nominated by the…
The Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has disclosed that she is not yet in love with her supposed boyfriend on the show, Shaun. It was reported that the duo appear to be in a romantic relationship as they have been sharing intimate moments together. However, in a chat with fellow housemate, Topher,…
In a recent market development, the Nigerian Naira experienced a marginal uptick against the US dollar and other global currencies as the week concluded. According to data from FMDQ, the Naira strengthened, trading at N1,469.97 per US dollar on Wednesday, marking a noteworthy 0.6 percent gain of N9.5 in comparison to Friday’s rate of N1,479.47….
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected the 2025 budget proposal presented to the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday, describing it as illegal. The party said it is shocked and perplexed by the highest level of disregard for the nation’s constitution as displayed by Governor Dauda…
A US-based Nigerian woman, Ogechukwu Christine Kalu, is seeking a well educated and God fearing man for marriage. The educational consultant, in a post on Sunday, June 2, 2024, said the man should know how to cook, do laundry, enjoy other house chores, PDA and “perform.” “Now that my DM is clogged with “I love…
Suspected notorious cult leader, Barikui Amanyie, 35, have been arrested by a detachment of policemen after a manhunt to capture him was declared. Spokesperson of the Police Command in Rivers, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the ‘Iceland’ cult leader in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday. She said that Amanyie, popularly known…
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has issued a warning against pirating her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The filmmaker issued the warning in a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday. The 47-year-old actress urged her fans not to record her movie while watching it in cinemas, stressing that…
The CEO of Marlian Records and popular Afrobeat start, Naira Marly is now in Police custody. Naira Marley has been accused of being involved in the death of late Afrobeat Star, Mohbad who died in September 2023. Since the death of Mohbad, Nigerians particularly celebrities’ including Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dike have been calling on…
Five prominent investment summit organizers are collaborating to host a groundbreaking Economic, Trade, and Investment Summit scheduled to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, in September 2023. The aim of the event is to attract global investments that support the ambitious agenda set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration….
The Kaduna State Government says it has improved in the detection of tuberculosis and the risk of spreading the disease while declaring that 32,297 cases were detected in 2023 in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, on Thursday, stated this at a press conference to mark the 2024 Tuberculosis Day in Kaduna….
Fenerbahce’s defensive ace, Bright Osayi-Samuel, finds himself embroiled in controversy as he risks a staggering 10-game ban following his involvement in the post-match chaos that marred the club’s triumphant away fixture against Trabzonspor last weekend. The altercation ensued when Osayi-Samuel became entangled in a skirmish with irate home supporters who stormed the field following the…
Telecom providers in Nigeria have received a fresh instruction from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block phone lines that are not linked with National Identity Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024. This most recent order was issued in response to the NCC’s order from April 4, 2022, which mandated that operators limit outgoing calls…
An advocate of good governance, Chief Uba Michael, has called for more attention on girl-child education, saying it is one of the ways out of Nigeria’s problems. Michael said this at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation, held in Abuja. News reports that the…
By Afolabi Hannah Artificial intelligence (AI) market value is projected to soar to $15.7 trillion globally, with Africa potentially claiming $1.2 trillion of this figure. The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, has indicated that Africa’s economy could see an impressive increase of $1.5 trillion if it secures a mere…
Nigeria and South Africa have inaugurated the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment, marking a significant advancement in economic cooperation between the continent’s two largest economies. The announcement was made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable in Cape Town, attended by key business leaders and government…
Lecturers at the College of Education, Akwanga, have called on the Nasarawa State Government to urgently reassess the recent employment of academic staff in a bid to restore the institution’s academic standards. The Chairman of the Committee of Deans, Dr. Aminu Dodo, made this appeal during a meeting in Akwanga, which included members of the…
Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, has clarified the rationale behind the 2024 National Honours conferred on presiding officers of the National Assembly. Addressing concerns raised, Lado emphasized that the honours were based on established protocols, not an attempt to diminish any individual. President Tinubu, in his Independence Day…
Borno State, Nigeria Governor Babagana Zulum has overseen the distribution of food supplies and agricultural inputs to over 35,000 male heads of household in Monguno Local Government Area. Each beneficiary received a 25kg bag of rice and cowpeas to aid in their farming activities. The governor highlighted that this rice package was part of the…
