The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has awarded a Hajj seat to Hajara Ibrahim Dan’azumi, the winner of International Qur’anic Competition held between February 17 and 22, 2024 in Jordan. Hajara, a native of Gombe State, won the first prize at the 18th edition of the prestigious Hashemite Jordan International Qur’anic Competition for Females…
Jurgen Klopp on Friday hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager of his lifetime as he prepares his Liverpool team for what could be the final chapter in their captivating rivalry. City have won five out of the past six Premier League titles but Liverpool have been their main rivals over the…
Nigeria’s total foreign trade increased by 37.8 per cent to N71.88 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023, from N52.38 trillion recorded in 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its latest report titled, ‘Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics’ (Q4 2023). In the fourth quarter of 2023, Nigeria’s total trade reached N26.81.95…
Twenty-three per cent of children under five years in Cross River State are stunted as a result of severe malnutrition, according to UNICEF. UNICEF Field Officer, Dr Ngozi Onuora, a nutrition specialist, disclosed this when the management of the State Planning Commission and UNICEF Field Office, Abuja, paid a familiarization visit to Governor Bassey Otu…
President Bola Tinubu has directed total compliance with the Export Prohibition Act in respect of food items to check smuggling of commodities out of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Comptroller-General of the service, Mr Wale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with the leaders and members of the Dawanau…
The bodies of Access Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, have been repatriated to Nigeria. The Wigwe family’s remains were transported from the United States to Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday. A funeral service for the deceased trio is scheduled to take place on Saturday in Isiokpo, Herbert…
President Bola Tinubu has deployed security and intelligence agencies to swiftly rescue victims of abduction in Borno and Kaduna States, vowing to ensure justice is served against the perpetrators. In an official statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu condemned the abductions, labeling the acts…
In the aftermath of Jose Peseiro’s contract expiration at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially declared the coveted position of the Super Eagles head coach vacant. Amid swirling speculations about the appointment of an interim coach, the NFF clarified on Friday that it has commenced the search for Peseiro’s successor,…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day today, the United Nations issues a compelling call for world leaders to commit to substantial investments in women and girls, recognizing their pivotal role across social, economic, cultural, and political landscapes. The day serves not only as a celebration of women’s achievements but also as a platform to spotlight…
France government had solidifies women’s reproductive autonomy by enshrining abortion rights in its constitutional framework. During a public ceremony on Friday, Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti unveiled the constitutional amendment, marking France as the trailblazer in incorporating abortion rights into its national charter. The momentous decision, announced in alignment with International Women’s Day, reflects France’s commitment…
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the continuation of Vincent Isegbe’s leadership as the Director-General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). This renewal of duties extends Isegbe’s tenure in the pivotal role for an additional five years. According to a succinct communication from Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President has…
By Atofolaki comfort I. D/22/mac/0072 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Social media, a versatile tool catering to communication, entertainment, and occupation, has penetrated various aspects of our lives. The escalating use of social media has repercussions on individuals, affecting their financial, behavioral, and mental health. As the prevalence of social media…
UEFA on Thursday included five Bayern Munich players and two Manchester City stars in the Champions League team for this week. This comes after the conclusion of this week’s Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures on Wednesday night. Here are the lists of players in full: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (Bayern) – 6 points…
The quest to provide tuition-free education with two meals per day for indigent Makoko children by young January Wheduto, may be truncated over lack of space caused by the surge in enrolment of pupils in the school. Recall that about two years ago, a report was taken on 23-year-old Wheduto, who alongside his dedicated team, provides…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committees to investigate the non-remittance of N5 trillion to the Federal Government by some businesses operating in Nigeria. The decision to go after the tax defaulters followed the adoption of a motion moved by Esosa Iyawe on Thursday during plenary. The House resolved to mandate the Committees on…
The price of garri, a popular staple food in Nigeria, has increased by 108 per cent in three months, reaching a record high as cassava production shrinks nationwide A survey in major markets in the Federal Capital Terrritory, FCT, shows that the average price of a 50kg bag of yellow garri surged by 108 per…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria’s male and female table tennis teams are making great strides in their pursuit of more medals at the African Games as they smoothly advanced to the next round of the team event.The men’s team progressed to the quarter-finals of the team competition, while the women’s team swiftly reached the semi-finals…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Finance Minister Wale Edun has stated that the N22.7 trillion printed by the Central Bank of Nigeria through Ways and Means overdraft for the Federal Government from 2015 to 2023, under former President Muhammadu Buhari, threw the country into the present inflation. Edun, who made the complaint on Wednesday during an…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Drivers in Lagos expressed their frustration on Wednesday as they found themselves stuck in gridlock for hours following the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge. The Lagos State Government had announced on Tuesday that the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane of the Third Mainland Bridge would be inaccessible for 36 hours due…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Edo House of Assembly has started impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, accusing him of perjury and leaking government secrets. This move is seen as the latest development in the ongoing rift between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, which escalated when Shaibu indicated his interest in running for Edo…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah A tragic event unfolded in Lagos’s Surulere district when a tricycle operator was killed in an accident involving a garbage collection vehicle. The incident was reported and took place on Tuesday evening. The garbage truck, belonging to the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, was moving across the Shitta overpass when it…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to end open grazing within Abuja city. Wike made this vow when he received in the audience the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Daniel Bertrand, in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister told worried residents of Abuja that plans are underway to put an…
Former Chelsea star, Emmanuel Petit believes Napoli’s Victor Osimhen could join Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain rather than Arsenal in the summer. Petit feels both Man United and PSG have the money to sign the Nigeria international. Osimhen will leave Napoli at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been linked with the likes…
Disturbed by the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry, and a spate of kidnappings across the country, the leadership of the National Assembly has resolved to urgently seek to meet President Bola Tinubu to find lasting solutions to the problems. The National Assembly, particularly the Senate, has also declared very disturbing, unfortunate, and…
Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace global certifications and imbibe leadership qualities to serve as changed agents in the society that would lead to positive contributions to the development of the economy. Addressing the youths at the 2024 Annual Conference, organised by Impact Christian Life Ministry in Lagos ,the Founder, Impact Christian Life, Dr…
President Bola Tinubu is poised to introduce a mobile court, integrity brigade, and an e-portal supported by the European Union, dedicated to advancing the cause of women, fostering protection, and ensuring social inclusion in observance of International Women’s Day. During a pre-International Women’s Day forum, Ms. Fatima Abubakar-Faruk, Special Assistant to the President on Women…
Renowned Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has officially ended his enduring partnership with Efe Omorogbe, the Chief Executive Officer of the prominent talent management firm, Now Muzik. The revelation unfolded through a joint communiqué shared on Instagram by Now Muzik, signifying an immediate and mutual parting of ways, as articulated in…
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been handed with a two-match suspension in LaLiga following a red card incident during the clash against Valencia. The disciplinary action was imposed after the 20-year-old midfielder vehemently confronted referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who controversially signaled the end of the match just moments before Bellingham’s potential game-winning header. The Spanish…
Tragic news strikes as the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the passing of their chairman, Paul Omotosho. Reports indicate that Omotosho, a prominent figure in Imesi-Ekiti, breathed his last in the early hours of Wednesday following a brief bout with illness. Sources close to the deceased reveal that the seasoned…
In a substantial setback, both Meta-owned behemoths, Facebook and Instagram, grappled with a noteworthy glitch, rendering countless users unable to access their accounts. As of the compilation of this report, Meta, or Facebook, remains tight-lipped, offering no official explanation or statement regarding the outage. User concerns initially centered around potential security breaches, prompting futile endeavors…
The global Monetary Fund has highlighted the need for the Nigerian government to fully implement its cash transfer programme targeted at assisting susceptible households.The fund expressed this in a document titled, “IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to Nigeria” published on its website on Monday.IMF noted that this step is vital before tackling the…
