Serie A champions, Napoli have released Victor Osimhen for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen is celebrating his 25th birthday today. The forward is suspended for Napoli’s league clash with Monza on Friday (today) and that has prompted his early release for the 2023 AFCON finals. Osimhen picked a red card in the Partenopei’s…
The Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has approved the appointments of Mr. Peter Okunniga as Registrar and Mr. Ganiyu Aminu as Bursar. The appointments, announced on Thursday in Okitipupa by Mr. Paul Adeagbo, the institution’s Deputy Director of Protocol and Public Relations, fill positions previously held…
Mind transformation is a profound journey of self-discovery and personal evolution. It goes beyond mere change; it involves reshaping the way you think, perceive, and respond to the world around you. This transformative process encompasses various aspects of your mental landscape, fostering growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself. At its core, mind transformation…
“As a matter of urgency, we call on the Federal Government, State Governments, and the 774 Local Governments to adopt remedial measures to ensure the immediate registration of the 20.2 million out-of-school children in schools”. The above statement was made by a human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Thursday. In his statement titled: ‘Refusal…
On the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, comedian Alibaba claimed that he had created most of the jokes told by other Nigerian comedians. He also said that many comedians have been “recycling” his jokes, but they still don’t acknowledge his contributions to the industry. When asked about his role in the comedy industry,…
The Federal Government has announced the planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge in 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, announced in a Thursday statement that the planned closure will commence from 11: 00 am on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Kesha said the closure…
Gov Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has signed into law the N159,572,481,915.51 2024 appropriation bill with an assurance that his administration would fully implement the budget for the prosperity of the people. The 2024 Appropriation, Christened “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development” was presented to the governor by the speaker of the State House of Assembly,…
Passengers were gripped with fear after a pilot mistakenly landed their plane on cracking ice on a notorious Kolyma River in Russia, on Thursday. The 52-year-old Antonov-24 aircraft had flown from the world’s coldest city Yakutsk and had landed by error on the ice instead of a landing strip on the riverbank in a temperature…
— Works Commissioner, Special Adviser, others resign —- More appointees to resign — Why they resigned — Govt source —- We’re loyal even in death —- Don’t want to be victimized — source. —- Mimiko, former Speakers , Ondo Obas, Pensioners, others mourn Akeredolu Former political aides to the late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi…
BY ACTION_LADY As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past and set our sights on the future. The year 2024 holds promises, opportunities, and challenges that we can navigate with purpose and intention. Shaping your 2024 is an ongoing process that requires dedication, self-reflection, and adaptability….
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has singled out Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen for praise following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Christmas Boxing Day. Scholes said Rashford was at his best against Aston Villa, while Eriksen made the difference. Recall that a brace from Alejandro Garnacho and a goal…
The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has described 2023 as a year of achievements and “avoidable suffering.” Reflecting on 2023, which also marked the UN agency’s 75th anniversary, Ghebreyesus highlighted key achievements and set out objectives for the coming year. The WHO chief said the outing year saw significant milestones…
Nollywood luminary, Funke Akindele, has struck gold once again with her recent movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ which amassed a whopping N400 million within its initial 12 days of screening. This achievement has propelled the new movie to claim the top spot as the highest-grossing movie of 2023. The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN),…
President Bola Tinubu has declared to governors that the federal and state governments have the joint responsibility to ensure peace and stability of Nigeria. Tinubu stated this at a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his Lagos residence on Tuesday. The President said, “Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs…
Nigeria has announced it will commence gas supply to South Africa in the first quarter of 2024. David Ige, the Executive of Riverside LNG, a Nigerian-based energy company, disclosed this in a recent interview in Abuja. According to him, both nations have kick-started discussions of serious energy collaboration. Earlier this year, Riverside LNG entered into…
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is dead after battling illness for long. In view of reports received, Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday. The Sunshine State governor died at the age of 67. The source explained that Governor Akeredolu’s condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed a dialysis machine to help him….
In a tragic turn of events, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has passed away. Na’Abba, the second Speaker of the House of Representatives in the current 4th Republic, died early Wednesday morning. Details of his death were not immediately available. Na’Abba was elected to the House of…
Israel bombed Gaza on Tuesday after its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there won’t be peace until its Hamas rulers are destroyed and Palestinian society is “deradicalised”. The army said it had struck more than 100 targets in 24 hours, including military sites and tunnel shafts in central Jabalia and Khan Yunis in the south,…
The Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has extolled the role of stakeholders in the Nigerian art and creative industries in building a peaceful and united nation. The minister gave the commendation in her Yuletides’ goodwill message to artists, performers, artisans, cultural workers and other stakeholders in the sector across the…
Chelsea defender, Malang Sarr is reportedly open to leaving Mauricio Pochettino’s side amid interest from La Liga club Sevilla. According to OK Fichajes, Sevilla are interested in signing Sarr from Chelsea in 2024. The report added that both parties have discussed an initial loan deal with an option to buy for €10 million. Sarr joined…
Beyoncé’s childhood home was consumed by a Christmas Day fire. Firefighters in Houston, Texas’ Third Ward, responded to a raging blaze on the 2400 block of Rosedale Street in the early hours of Christmas day, according to local station KIAH. They reportedly took 10 minutes to largely tamp down the flames after needing only three…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba, has revealed that his dad kept malice with him for ten years because he chose to become a comedian rather than a lawyer. Alibaba revealed this when he featured as a guest in the Christmas edition of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Alibaba recounted leaving the…
The All Progressives Congress, APC has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the February 3, 2024 by-elections. The APC timetable, which was released on Monday, was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaimon Argungu. According to the party, the sale of nominations, expressions of interest, and delegates forms for contestants into Senatorial,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its heartfelt condolences over the recent violent incidents in Plateau State, which occurred on Christmas Eve. The horrifying incidents, which took place in the villages of Ruku, Hurum, Darwat, Mai Yanga Sabo, NTV, and Lisham Kwahasnat community in Wase LGA, led to the loss of numerous lives…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the contestants in senatorial, House of Representatives, and state assembly seats ahead of the February 3, 2024, by-elections. The PDP timetable was released on Tuesday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. The sale of nominations, expressions of…
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, from the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to self-examination and repentance for the nation to experience significant transformations. He advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to anchor his Renewed Hope agenda on a sturdy foundation of faith and hope, aiming for the restoration of Nigeria’s former…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight together for its peace and progress. Musa made the appeal on Monday when he visited ailing personnel at the Defence Headquarters Hospital, Abuja, to mark Christmas and his birthday. He urged…
The people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, on Monday, called on the federal government to rename the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) after the founder of the Alimi Dynasty, Sheikh Alimi ibn Solihu ibn Janta. The people also requested the Kwara State government to direct all heads of government offices, captain of industries and chairmen…
Sophia Ukoni, a Nigerian researcher, has been honoured with the 2024 Global Qualitative Researchers’ Award. This recognition was announced alongside Florian Growth, a Senior Research Consultant specialising in Consumer Research at Point Blank in Berlin. Sophia began her journey into market research over seven years ago at Kantar Nigeria, spending five formative years there before…
Manchester City currently top UEFA’s coefficient rankings heading into 2024. Pep Guardiola’s side are ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are in the top three. Below are the teams: 1 Man City (ENG) 141.000 2 (=) Bayern (GER) 136.000 3 (+3) Real Madrid (ESP) 123.000 4 (+1) Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 108.00 5 (-2)…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome popularly known Alibaba revealed on The Honest Bunch Podcast that he once gave shelter to fellow comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun when they were still new in the comedy industry. He said they lived in his boys quarters for a while. Alibaba is considered to be one of the…
