President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian presidential election. In a statement, president Tinubu congratulates the president-elect, Joseph Boakai, on winning the people’s mandate and urges him to bring the nation together and build on the support shown by voters to provide effective government…
The Ministry of Women Affairs is collaborating with a Chinese-owned company to enhance the skills and productivity of women through mechanized farming. The Minister, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, who made this known when she received some staff of the company in Abuja, said the partnership, is part of the ministry’s program, to elevate the income levels…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Diri polled 175,196 to defeat his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress, who garnered 110,108 votes while the…
The Federal Housing Authority says it has built more than 100,000 homes across the country, Since its establishment in 1973,. Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the managing director of the Authority, made this announcement in Abuja during a press conference prior to the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebration. He noted that one of the organisation’s noteworthy accomplishments is…
The High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail request. Emefiele is standing trial on an alleged procurement fraud. The trial which had been stalled on three occasions…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, says Nigeria needs to improve its sanitation value chain, which includes containment, transportation, treatment, and disposal, in order to become open defecation-free by 2025. Prof Utsev also emphasized the importance of speeding up the provision of good and safe toilet facilities and efficient waste disposal….
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State. The bill, sponsored by Bamidele Opeyemi representing Ekiti Central, when assented to by the President Bola Tinubu will, identify the technological problems and needs of the maritime industry, and find solutions. The former President Muhammadu Buhari had rejected the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State has said it intends to review the recent ruling by the Appeal Court that affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 Governorship Election. In a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, Hakeem Amode, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, expressed the party’s commitment to pursuing…
A clergyman with the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Pastor David Musa, has been killed by his abductors after collecting N1,000,000 ransom in Kogi State. The late Pastor Musa who was abducted on Saturday, 11th November 2023 in Obajana, under Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State was later killed on Tuesday. A member of…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has said that the federal government will maximize the full potentials of the 12 River Basins in the country to fight poverty. The minister gave this indication in Minna, Niger State, during a tour of the Upper River Basin Development Authority, where he also inaugurated…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the top 20 most valuable national teams in the World. According to the latest statistics released by Transfermarkt, the three-time African champions are placed in 12th position in the world. Nigeria are behind the likes of England, Brazil, France, Portugal and Argentina in the ranking. Transfermarkt released the…
The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Abuja clarified the visa cancellation for Air Peace passengers, attributing it to their failure to meet entry conditions and submission of inaccurate information. This statement comes after 264 passengers on an Air Peace flight had their visas cancelled upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 177 people being flown back…
Popular Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa has been awarded a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Ibadan. Akorede Babatunde Okunola aka Saheed Osupa on his Instagram page announced to his fans about his new milestone. The 54-year-old Fuji musician who finished with a Second Class Honours in the Upper Division said the void…
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has accused CAF of denying him the chance of winning the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award. The former Chelsea star who spoke on ‘Obi One Podcast’ on Monday, claimed he was robbed of the prestigious award in favour of Ivorian legend and former Manchester City captain, Yaya…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised to utilize the opportunities of their three-week orientation course to foster national unity and integration among themselves, irrespective of tribal and religious differences. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, gave the advice today in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream…
The Organised Labour has decried the increasing anti-workers’ practices by multinational companies in the telecommunications and communications sector, saying it will undermine the Federal Government efforts to use digital transformation in telecommunications sector to improve business and operational efficiencies. However, State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Lagos, Itemoagbo E A, who spoke at…
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is keen to play at the World Cup again. The 27-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Russia 2018, where the Super Eagles bowed out in the group stage. Iwobi and his teammates were denied a place in the 2022 World Cup finals by eternal rivals, Ghana. The former Arsenal…
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has urged Nigerians to keep supporting the team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. Sadiq also dismissed notions of competition with other strikers in the Super Eagles’ attacking lineup. According to him, players prioritise the team’s success over individual game. “Whenever we…
Super Falcons septet Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tony Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi Ohale and Uchenna Kanu have been shortlisted for 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year award Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was also listed for the Goalkeeper of the Year after her heroics performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup…
The vice-chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Prof Sunday Samuel Obeka has said 38 students graduated with first-class honours in the 11 and 12th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Prof. Obeka disclosed this during the 18th convocation ceremony conferment of degrees, and presentation of prizes in Ondo. In his…
The federal government has launched the Diaspora Mortgage Scheme to enable Nigerians abroad to participate in the National Housing Fund Scheme to own a house in Nigeria. At the launch of the programme during the 6th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa…
The government in Ghana and the organised labour have agreed on a 23% pay increase. The public service base pay will be effective from January to June 2024 and readjusted to 25% from July to December. Employement Minister Ignatius Awuah, Fair Wages CEO, Benjamin Arthur, TUC Secretary-General, Dr Anthony Yaw Baah and Forum Chairman, Dr…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will continue to be accepted as legal tender indefinitely. The decision comes in the wake of new currency notes that were introduced last year, initially intended to replace the old ones. Isa AbdulMumin, Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, saidin a…
Israeli forces have penetrated Gaza’s largest hospital in what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) describes as a “concentrated assault”. According to eyewitness reports, commando forces entered the main emergency department and went from room to room questioning people, but there is presently no shooting in the hospital area. Israel accuses Hamas of operating a command…
The German government has donated 20 million euros to member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) to promote efficient usage of water and enhance adaptation to climate change. The Head of the Political Section, German Embassy, Mathias Dold stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at this year’s session of the Regional Steering Committee of…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer believes Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund is in an ‘unfair situation’ at Old Trafford. Hojlund has scored five goals in four UEFA Champions League games this season. But he is yet to find the net in nine Premier League appearances for the Red Devils. The Denmark international missed two great…
Tragedy struck Tuesday in Aba the commercial capital of Abia State, when a 40 – feet container fell off and landed on vehicles trapping many occupants. No fewer than four persons were reported dead on the spot while scores of others were critically injured. The accident happened at the popular Ogbor Hill Aba which has…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Nnadozie, who has also been nominated for the Women’s Player of the Year, was in fantastic form at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The shot stopper claimed the Player of the Match honour in Super Falcons’ draw against…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, have expressed their readiness to comply with the strike action directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. Making this known to journalists on Tuesday, the OAU ASUU Chairman, Prof Anthony Odiwe said the Union had directed…
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of retired soldier, broadcaster, and veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi (Samanja), who died on Sunday at 84. The President in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale described the death of the popular thespian as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the country through the various…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Oladimeji Hassan over possession of weapons. In a post on its official X handle, the Command said the 27 year old suspect was arrested on Tuesday morning at the Berger area. The post revealed that the suspect, who was arrested by officers of the…
