In the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe, Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham will be the center referee. His compatriots Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali and Mohammed Serradj will serve as assistant referees, with Nabil Boukhalfa as the fourth official and Prosper Addo from Ghana as the match…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to mobilize its members for a protest at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over the recent hike in school fees across educational institutions in Nigeria. NANS also warned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to prevent students from exercising their right to protest, emphasizing…
The Nigerian naira depreciated against the US dollar on Monday, exchanging at N747.87 at the Investors and Exporters window. This represents a 1.01% drop compared to the N740.38 exchange rate on September 1st. The open indicative rate closed at N772.06 to the dollar. The highest rate recorded during the day’s trading was N799.90 before settling…
Aviation unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have opted out of the two day warning strike called by their parent body. The leadership of the unions say, the reason for this is that, they cannot afford to jeopardize the industry’s safety record before the global community as it is currently undergoing the International Civil…
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) initiated a nationwide warning strike today, some areas of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, experienced deserted streets and closed businesses. Many business owners did not open their shops, and residents stayed indoors. However, at the Owode-Ede market on the outskirts of Osogbo, traders and commercial transporters continued their…
By Damilola Adeleke The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun a two-day nationwide warning strike in protest of the removal of subsidy and the associated economic hardships faced by Nigerians. Some NLC affiliates in Abuja, including banks, government ministries, and parastatal agencies, have adhered to the strike directives, with some offices being closed. The NLC…
Nigerian young singer Joseph Akinwale popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed why he finds it difficult to forgive people who offend him. The singer, during his recent interview on Zero Conditions Podcast, confessed to struggling with letting offenders off the hook. Joeboy said: “It’s hard for me to forgive and forget, I’m sorry but I’m…
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched the 2023 tree-planting campaign with 1.2 million trees to be planted across the state. Governor Zulum launched the campaign at Borno State University Teaching Hospital to curb desertification and other environmental problems. “If (tree felling) is left unchecked, we may one day find that the whole of…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his return to international football with Cameroon, despite having faced what he calls “injustice and manipulation” Onana was nominated by his squad last Tuesday for Burundi’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Andre Onana’s inclusion comes nine months after he was suspended by Cameroonian Federation during 2022 World Cup…
Professor Ihonvbere and other members of the committee at the hearing on Monday in abuja. Photo: Ibrahim Shehu/Radio Nigeria The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged illegal disposal of public property by some government agencies between 2010 and 2022. The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee set up to conduct the investigation,…
The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of food items to the vulnerable and the less privilege people across the 44 Local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Yusuf who disclosed this during the Flagg off of the agricultural intervention programme in Kano, said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the effects of…
Recent allegations that Dangote Cement Plc was selling a bag of 50kg cement in Nigeria for N5,200 while selling the same quantity for N1,500 in the Republic of Benin have been debunked. Investigative findings reveal that Dangote Cement is not officially sold in Benin Republic; instead, it is used as a transit route to export…
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilled his promise and took the inaugural commercial ride of the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit from Marina to Mile 2 and back. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, and other dignitaries, Governor Sanwo-Olu became the ride manager, explaining the boarding…
The judgment for the three pending petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) is set to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6, provided there are no unexpected developments. Justice Haruna Tsammani, who leads the PEPC, has scheduled this judgment date for the petitions brought forth by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Atiku Abubakar and…
The Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, is set to continue leading the Super Eagles until the conclusion of the next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. This decision emerged after a meeting on Saturday night between Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, and the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)….
Big Brother Naija current housemates, Alex and Ike have received a strong caution from Biggie for their stern display and altercation during the pool and grill party on Thursday night. Previously, the duo were together in the pool playing when suddenly Alex started throwing punches at Ike. Fellow housemates, Neo Akpofure and Mercy Eke intervened…
The 16th Headies Awards took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday amidst Celebrations, pomp and pageantry. The event, tagged “Celebrating African Renaissance,” was hosted by Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and American media personality, Terrence J. Odumodublvck, Young Jonn, Wande Coal, Kcee, Black Sherif, Asake and others thrilled the…
Rivers State Government has close down the Daar Communication subsidiaries, both Africa Independent Television, AIT, and Raypower FM operations in Port Harcourt. The media organization on its official X on Sunday, announced that the State Government shut down its operations through contracted telecommunications engineers accompanied by armed security operatives. “The contractors disconnected the wave guard…
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has highlighted the Ministry’s plans to construct humanitarian hubs in all 774 local government areas across the country. According to her, humanitarian hubs are a long-term aim for alleviating poverty in Nigeria since they would house locally generated items that will be supplied at lower…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) stated this @NigeriaGov. government of Nigeria twitter handle on Sunday. According to the statement, the President will…
Jimmy Buffett, widely known for his 1970s hit Margaritaville, has died at the age of 76. Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music according to a statement posted on his website. “He lived his life like a song until his last breath and will be sorely…
In the inaugural edition of the African Soccer League, Enyimba is set to face off against Moroccan team Wydad Casablanca. This quarter-final match was determined through a draw conducted at the Confederation of African Football headquarters in Cairo on Saturday. The showdown will be a two-legged contest, with the first leg scheduled for October. Enyimba…
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In a recent turn of events within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate for NNPP, Alhaji Musa Rabi’u Kwankwaso, found himself suspended for six months due to alleged anti-party activities. This suspension stemmed from a parallel National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Lagos, led by former…
A significant reorganization is on the horizon for Delta Queens FC of Asaba following their failure to qualify for the 2023/23 CAF Women’s Champions League. Delta Queens were defeated by Ampem Darkoa of Ghana, who won 1-0 in the final play-off match in Benin City, Edo State, last week, clinching the CAF Champions League WAFU…
Ese Brume made history as the first Nigerian field athlete to secure a spot in the final of the Diamond League, the premier one-day series in athletics. This achievement came after she soared to an impressive 6.71 meters during the 12th meeting of the 14-leg league held in Xiamen, China. Brume’s remarkable long jump performance…
When Mr. Omolaja Adebukola and his wife made the decision to purchase an Internet-enabled smartphone for their 14-year-old daughter, Bimbo, it was primarily to facilitate seamless family communication. Bimbo’s mother also saw it as a tool to keep tabs on her daughter’s activities and aid in school assignments requiring online research. However, the teenager and…
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. However, Nigeria’s United Nations Permanent Representatives in New York and Geneva will be exempted from this recall due to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly later this month. The…
UNICEF Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) says the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) platform, a digital learning channel, has recorded 500,000 users. The platform provides educational pathways that cater for a diverse range of users including students, teachers, parents, and caregivers. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Education,…
India has launched a rocket to study the sun, marking another milestone in its space exploration program. According to report, the rocket blasted off shortly before noon on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, in southern India, for a 1.5 million-kilometer, four-month journey toward the sun. “Mission accomplished, the India Space Research…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 61 illegal migrants in Ogun State. The illegal migrants which consist 60 Cameroonians and a Burkinabe were arrested at the Ibafo and Sagamu areas of Ogun State. Addressing newsmen, the State’s NIS Comptroller, Olufunmilayo Olayemisi said 51 other persons were arrested in connection to the case. According to…
