The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Obi said Balogun’s death has created a painful void to Ibadanland and the entire Nigeria. The Olubadan who died a few days ago has been buried in line with…
Popular Nigeria singer, Korede Bello, has explained that making fans happy is more important than winning a Grammy award. Bello said this during his latest interview when questioned whether Nigerian musicians should depend on foreign platforms, like the Grammys, for validation. Responding to the question, the singer said he prefers making people happy through music…
Ex-UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has said he needs to undergo more medical checkups following a brutal Anthony Joshua knockout last weekend. Joshua floored Ngannou in the first round and early in the second. The former UFC champion never recovered and was clearly dazed when he returned to his feet the second time. It was…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the men’s football event of the 2023 African Games in Ghana after a 3-2 defeat by Senegal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flying Eagles took an early lead in the second minute through Charles Agada in the match played at the…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has once again reiterated that his work with team his done Peseiro left the post at the end of February following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese has now moved to clear rumours that he could make an instant return to manage the three-time African champions. “As…
Bright Okon, a skilled artisan, met his demise at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia following a fatal fall from a ladder while engaged in maintenance work at a prominent Umuahia hotel. The somber incident unfolded on Thursday around 12:30 pm as the 24-year-old craftsman was diligently executing repair tasks within the premises of the…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, firmly rebuffed FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe’s attempts to forge a friendship, asserting that camaraderie cannot be coerced. Wike vehemently criticized the senator, admonishing her for resorting to blackmail tactics rather than adhering to proper channels of communication or focusing on her legislative duties. During a press briefing in…
In a pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final fixture against Newcastle United, manager Pep Guardiola hailed Real Madrid as an ‘exceptional’ force in the Champions League. Guardiola emphasized the formidable challenge posed by the La Liga leaders, acknowledging their seasoned experience in the competition. As both teams gear up to clash in…
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a substantial revenue generation exceeding two hundred and forty billion naira for the year 2024. This significant milestone was disclosed by the Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Dera Nnadi, during a press briefing held in Lagos. Mr. Nnadi clarified that the revenue figures…
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the selection of Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This decision marks a historic moment as Mrs. Umar becomes the first woman entrusted with the helm of NEMA, reinforcing the President’s unwavering dedication to fostering gender inclusivity within key governmental positions. Furthermore, the appointment…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a surge in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, reaching 31.70 percent in February, a notable increase from January’s 29.90 percent. According to the Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report for February released by the NBS on Friday afternoon, there was a 1.80 percent rise from January’s figures. Comparatively,…
In response to escalating rebel attacks in the volatile eastern regions, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reinstated capital punishment, focusing on treason and “banditry.” Justice Minister Rose Mutombo formally announced the decision on Wednesday, overturning a ban on the death penalty that had been in place since 2003. In recent years, the DRC…
In a recent operation, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State. The troops, deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West, conducted a raid on a kidnappers’ den in the Kuyambana general area along Road Magawa-Migetso in Zamfara State. During the operation, two insurgents were eliminated, and a cache of weapons and…
Nollywood luminary Timini Egbuson has candidly unveiled the tribulations within his romantic endeavors.In a reflective discourse with content curator Kamsi Nnamani via podcast, the 36-year-old actor expressed remorse over his fruitless commitments to various relationships throughout his life’s journey. “I have given my heart to relationships and it never worked out,” lamented Egbuson, underscoring his…
The latest findings from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have pinpointed Kogi, Rivers, and Kwara states as the epicenters of soaring food prices across Nigeria. According to the NBS’s recent Consumer Price Index and Inflation report released on Friday, Kogi recorded a staggering 46.32 per cent increase, closely followed by Rivers at 44.34 per…
A non-governmental organization, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has charged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State to work assiduously towards reducing drastically the smoking of cigarettes in the state. CISLAC gave the charge during a meeting with stakeholders from the CSOs in the state on tobacco control in Gombe, the Gombe State capital….
As part of his dedicated efforts to build robust human resources for the health and social welfare sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, to a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the Federal College…
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, on Thursday revealed that the Under-17 World Cup will become an annual event with more participating teams. The tournament is designed to aid football development across the world. Nigeria has won the male Under-17 World Cup five times. Morocco will host the next female Under-17 tournament, while while Qatar will…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped two places in the first FIFA women’s rankings for 2024. The nine-time African champions dropped from 32nd to 34th position. Randy Waldrum’s side, however, maintained the top position in Africa. The Super Falcons have only been in action twice this year. The West Africans held the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to…
As the Islamic month of Ramadan commences, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, has called for fervent prayers and unity by Nigerians for the nation to overcome the challenges thwarting its progress. The Minister made the call in his Ramadan message contained in a statement signed by his…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, eight teams have secured spots in the quarter-finals, with the draw scheduled to take place on Friday. The teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals include PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The draw for the 2023-2024 Champions League quarter-finals…
The naira experienced a decline to N1,620 per dollar in the unofficial parallel market yesterday, falling from N1,615 per dollar on Tuesday . Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,615.94 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on the same day. According to data from FMDQ, the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM increased to…
Foreign direct investment outflows are expected to persist in Nigeria, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The EIU report highlights that local oil companies acquiring assets from exiting international counterparts may struggle to match their financial capabilities. The challenging business environment in Nigeria, characterized by corruption, cronyism, insecurity, and infrastructure deficiencies, contributes to multinational…
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has taken the decisive step of reopening Nigeria’s borders with Niger and lifting all sanctions against the neighboring country. President Tinubu has issued clear directives for the swift removal of sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger: 1. Reopening of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, commenced a Treasury Bills, T-Bills Primary Market Auction, PMA, on Wednesday. This is according to CBN’s latest T-BIlls schedule. At the PMA, existing T-Bills totalling N161.50 billion (N730 million, N920 million and N159.85 billion across the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day instruments, respectively) will mature and be rolled over. “In…
A 26-year-old Nigerian man, Emeka Nelson, built a generator that operates mainly on water. Nelson invented the water-powered generator despite lacking formal education or engineering certification. The inventor said the generator has a maximum capacity of 1000 Watts and a voltage ranging between 220 and 240. It also has the potential to challenge conventional power-generating…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has lauded goalkeeper David Raya following his display in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg win over Porto on Tuesday. Arsenal came into the second leg of the match at the Emirates trailing 1-0 from the first leg. The Gunners opened the scoring in the first half after…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to prevent commercial banks in the country from holding onto customers’ reversed funds beyond the specified timeline outlined by the apex bank. This decision was made following the adoption of a motion titled “Need to restrain commercial banks from holding…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria has experienced a 7% decrease in its crude oil production, falling to 1.3 million barrels per day in February 2024 from 1.4 million barrels per day the previous month, despite the federal government’s efforts to boost oil output. According to the March Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) by the Organization…
Edited by. Afolabi Hannah A total of 12 coaches have successfully submitted their application letters to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before the deadline for the vacant position of head coach for the Nigerian senior men’s national team, Super Eagles. The NFF had announced the vacancy after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February. The NFF,…
Three individuals have tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Ondo-Ore highway in Ondo State. The incident involved a brewery truck, fully loaded with beer, which toppled onto a Volkswagen Golf vehicle (registration number BUR 852 TS) carrying passengers to Ondo, at Liyetu area of the town. According to reports, the three…
