Cultural festivals in Nigeria are very well celebrated. It’s one major thing that is unique about the Nigerian people. Therefore, if you are looking for a way to learn so much about the Nigerian peoples, try attending one of our cultural festivals. Eyo FestivalThe Yoruba people particular based in Lagos are known to celebrate the…
Black Panther Actress, Sope Aluko, will debut her first short film, Chidera, under her production company SopeBox Productions at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, at the Filmhouse Landmark Center, Twin Waters, Lagos. An emotional-charged and compelling short film, Chidera, explores themes of identity, image and and self-discovery in the background of…
Troops of One Mechanised Division and Operation Whirl Punch of the Nigerian Army have killed seven bandits during clearance operations in Birnin-Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. In a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, the troops neutralised four bandits who had been terrorising the…
A private aircraft belonging to President Tinubu’s Minster, with registration number 5N-AMM, conveying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and his entourage, has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday evening, while the three cabin crews and the seven passengers were all rescued from the damaged…
Nigeria and France have signed an agreement worth about $600m under the investment in digital and creative enterprise, I-DICE in Abuja. The programme, is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital technology and creative industry. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima who welcome the…
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources downstream has pledged to assist the Federal Government to recover over twenty Billion US dollars revenue from the sector. The committee also said it will review the implementation of Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to remove bottlenecks and allay fears of stakeholders in the sector. The Chairman of…
The Oyo State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers not to go to work on Monday. The unions made this declaration in a joint press statement signed by Comrade Kayode Martins (NLC Chairperson) and Comrade Bosun Olabiyi Agoro (TUC Chairman) on Friday. The unions advised all…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated dust haze with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout. “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the…
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, appreciated at the foreign exchange market on Thursday. A Bureau De Change Operator in Zone 4 Abuja, Dayyabu Mistila, said Nigerians exchanged at N1000/$1 on Friday morning. He attributed the gain in the country’s currency to the relative availability of FX. The gain at the parallel market represented a N170 differential…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday will break weeks of silence since war broke out between Hamas and Israel, in a speech that could impact the region as the Gaza conflict rages. After Hamas militants launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon’s southern border has seen escalating tit-for-tat…
Israeli ground troops encircled Gaza City on Friday in their war against Hamas, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for a trip focused on “concrete steps” to minimise Palestinian civilian casualties. Ahead of Blinken’s arrival, Israel’s military said on Thursday it had “completed the encirclement” of the narrow Palestinian territory’s largest city…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…
Over 700 students will be graduating today as Oduduwa University Ipetumodu (OUI), Osun State, holds its 11th convocation and 14th Founder’s day ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Ikechukwu Uche, made this known yesterday during a news conference ahead of today’s event. He said of the 714 ‘graduands’, 694 would be conferred with first degree….
“Boundaries are the fences that keep you safe. They define where you end and others begin,” – Andrea Brandt, Psychologist.In a love relationship, it is important to have clear boundaries. These boundaries are not walls or barriers that keep you from your partner, but rather, they are guidelines that help to define and protect the…
Dr Mohammed Bulama has assumed office as the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Dr Bulama was received at the headquarters of Radio Nigeria , Area 10 Garki Abuja, by the Management and Staff of the corporation. More details shortly….
A 13-year-old girl in SS2 has made a distress call over repeated sexual abuses she has been subjected to by her father. The girl who lives with her parents in Lagos said that after sending her mother away from the home weeks back, the father “began using me as a sex partner.” She narrated that…
The Senate has approved and passed 2023 supplementary budget of N2.17 trillion naira. This decision followed the committee on appropriation’s review of the report presented by Chairman Senator Solomon Olamilekan. Within this amount, 18 billion naira is allocated for statutory transfers, N1.33 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and over N1.12 trillion for contributions to development funds….
The link between chronic worry and Physical well-being Worry, a natural response to stress and uncertainty, can significantly impact an individual’s physical health when it becomes chronic and uncontrolled. The connection between chronic worry and physical well-being is a complex and well-documented phenomenon, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for overall health. Managing chronic worry…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has said that it secured the assurance of the Police Service Commission, PSC, to take disciplinary actions against men and officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force indicted by the Presidential Panel set up to investigate various allegations of gross human rights…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has singled out five players after conceding against Newcastle United in their 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock. Before Hall’s goal, Newcastle were awarded a free kick on the…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that no fewer than 20 commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, have lost their lives to criminals within three weeks in the state. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the Okada…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is poised to enhance its operations for the purpose of further reducing road accidents and ensuring the safety of highways, thereby facilitating socio-economic activities in the country. Corps Marshal Dauda Ali-Biu conveyed this commitment in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of Bisi Kazeem, the newly promoted Deputy Corps Marshal…
Made Kuti, afrobeat singer and son of legendary Fela Kuti, has tied the knot with his partner, Inedoye. They got married on Wednesday in a white wedding ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria where only close friends and family relations attended. In a video circulating online, the couples were seen reciting their wedding vows and exchanged rings…
By Damilola Adeleke The digital age, characterized by the proliferation of technology and the internet, has brought about significant changes in how we live, work, and interact. While it has undoubtedly introduced many conveniences, it has also given rise to new sources of worry and anxiety. Here, we explore the various dimensions of worry in…
Over the years, skin disorders among African nations and the world’s developing nations have attracted a lot of attention due to their potential for prevention and treatment as well as their ability to be a good indicator of a community’s level of development. Hyperpigmentation as one of the types of skin condition, is most prevalent….
The first ambulances carrying wounded Palestinians from war-torn Gaza entered Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday. An Egyptian official said this on condition of anonymity. Live footage on television stations showed Egyptian nurses and first-aiders examining wounded Palestinians and then carrying them on stretchers to Egyptian ambulances. At least one child was visible in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 72 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The anti-graft agency carried out the raid on Monday morning. The early morning raid was on two major off-campus hostels in the town, and the students and their vehicles were taken to the Ibadan office…
OWERRI– THE President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. This is as miscreants have descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting wounds on labour members. Already, the whereabout of the NLC President is unknown as heavily armed security personnel…
Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men Player of the Year award. The 24-year-old was instrumental to Napoli’s success last season, as the club won Serie A for the first time in 33 years. Osimhen also won the Golden Boot, scoring 26 goals and becoming the highest-scoring…
