On Thursday, the Nigerian naira had a conflicting performance against the US dollar, strengthening on the black market but weakening through the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. The naira increased in value, selling at N997 to the dollar as opposed to N1,000 on Wednesday, according to black market data. However, at the I&E window, the…
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has said that Nigerian scholars’ especially from the intellectual community were not nominated for the 2023 Nobel Prize because of poor research funding. The Secretary-General of the committee, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, stated this in reaction to the recent announcement of the 2023 Nobel Prize winners. Speaking at…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has expressed his unhappy and unfriendly state with Twitter users saying he doesn’t like users of the microblogging platform, X, formerly known as Twitter because they are “mad.” The ‘Last last’ cronner said he used to think it was just Nigerians on X exhibiting “madness” but…
No fewer than six persons have been reportedly killed in clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities of Irepoodun Local Government Area of Osun State. It was gathered that a Divisional Police Officer, alongside three other policemen, were shot and their patrol van razed. Taofeek Adewale, a resident of Ilobu, told Radio Nigeria that several houses…
Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy has claimed that the police lied about inviting him for questioning over the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday, confirmed that Primeboy had been taken into custody. This came less than 24 hours after he was declared wanted and a N1 million bounty…
Lagos State government has said it is looking into the demand by teachers in its employ for an increase in their service years from 35 to 40 years or retirement age from 60 to 65 years. Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, stated this in Ikeja on Thursday, while responding to the demand by the State…
All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party in Abia State have taken the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma to task over a statement accusing the main partisan parties of instigating violence. The parties in two different statements, yesterday, absolved themselves of any involvement in the alleged plan…
As confirmed cases of Diphtheria continue to rise across the country, vaccination has been identified as the most effective prevention against the disease. Diphtheria is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is a vaccine-preventable disease covered by one of the vaccines provided routinely through Nigeria’s childhood immunization schedule. Nigeria has…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation will from next month start payment of N25,000 grants to the benefiting members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners captured in the expanded National Social Register of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Scheme. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu announced this during…
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) is to award first class degrees to 40 graduating students in its 27th convocation, which will take place on 7th October, 2023. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, who stated this during a pre-convocation briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said 7,128 undergraduate students would be graduating at the…
The House of Representatives says through legislative interventions it would partner Federal Government to improve the lives of teachers. The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu during a special session of the house to pay tribute to Nigerian teachers, commended efforts of teachers in building future leaders.. He observed that bettering the lives of teachers would have…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy wanted, following his failure to honour police invitation. Primeboy was invited amid investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. A statement signed by the Lagos Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, read in part: “Ibrahim is approximately 1.64-m tall, male,…
A ministerial nominee, Balarabe Abass has collapsed during screening on the floor of the senate. According to a video on Channels TV, Lawal collapsed immediately after entertaining some questions from the lawmakers on Wednesday. Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, is one of the three additional ministers nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinuhu on Tuesday. The…
Authorities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have recounted the incident that led to the death of a pregnant woman and a commercial tricyclist, popularly called Keke NAPEP, in an auto crash in the early hours on Tuesday, at Ago Palace Way, Okota area of Lagos State. Recall that pandemonium broke out when…
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi is among the nominees for Fulham’s Goal of the Month award. Iwobi was nominated for his goal in the Cottagers’ Carabao Cup 2-1 win against Norwich City on September 27. It was the 27-year-old’s maiden strike for Marco Silva’s side. Nigerian-born youngster Chibuzor Nwoko is also in the running for the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has reacted angrily to a publication being circulated on social media alleging Governor Umo Eno, and the party, had a session of secret celebrations over President Bola Tinubu’s certificate issues at the University of Chicago, United States, in the ongoing Presidential election case with former Vice…
BBNaija All-Stars edition’s runner-up, Mercy Eke, has extended warm words of congratulations to the reality TV show winner Ilebaye. The surprising outcome left many fans and viewers in awe as Ilebaye emerged victorious with 30.08% of the votes, while Mercy Eke secured second place with 23.48% of the votes. Despite initial expectations that Mercy Eke,…
The CEO of Marlian Records and popular Afrobeat start, Naira Marly is now in Police custody. Naira Marley has been accused of being involved in the death of late Afrobeat Star, Mohbad who died in September 2023. Since the death of Mohbad, Nigerians particularly celebrities’ including Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dike have been calling on…
Jigawa state government has called on the newly-employed 1,000 J-Teach beneficiaries to work hard as their permanent appointment is based on performance. Governor Umar Namadi stated this in Dutse while presenting letters of engagement to 1,000 graduates to serve as school teachers across the state. Governor Namadi said the recruitment of temporary teachers is part…
The Red Chamber has amended its standing rules to prevent first-time senators from contesting for the office of the President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President. The amendment was sequel to the consideration of a motion by the Senate Leader, Bamidele Okpeyemi for the amendment of standing rules to accommodate new standing committees. The…
President Bola Tinubu has sent forth three additional names of Ministerial nominees to the Senate. The three nominees are Jamila Bio, Balarebe Abbas and Olawale Olawande. This was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Tuesday. Abbas Balarabe was nominated as the replacement for the former Kaduna…
A federal court in Manhattan, in the United States will start hearing the case against the former cryptocurrency guru, Sam Bankman-Fried, with jury selection beginning on Tuesday. Bankman-Fried, who founded cryptocurrency exchange FTX and associated hedge fund Alameda Research, is facing trial on finance crimes stemming from the shocking collapse of FTX. The Guardian UK…
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Ijeoma Otabor, known as Phyna, has emerged the female celebrity of the year amid a family feud. Phyna won the ‘Celebrity Of The Year’ award at the recently concluded La Mode Green October event. This is coming amid the ongoing feud between the reality star and her family….
The Nigerian Youth in Diaspora (NYD) in Zurich, elected Bashiru Muhammad as its president. A statement by the chairman of the election committee, Mr. Iwegbuna Iheanacho, made available to newsmen on Monday, said Muhammad polled 229 votes, 18.62% of the total votes cast. “This victory marks a significant milestone for Nigerian Youth in Diaspora as…
Nigerian music stars, Burna Boy and Fireboy DML made NIgerians proud at the BMI London Awards 2023. The duo was among the recipients of the ‘Most Performed Work of the Year’ awards which were presented to over 20 songs. Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ and Fireboy’s ‘Peru’ with British singer, Ed Sheeran made the cut. Meanwhile,…
Forty people are missing following a boat accident that occurred along the River Niger in the Yauri local government area of Kebbi State. Confirming the incident to Radio Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi, Yauri local government council Chairman Alhaji Bala Mohammed said the boat, which was carrying 50 people and luggage, was coming from Kasabo village…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated the 76th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee to deliberate on cases of malpractice and irregularities arising from the conduct of 2023 WASSCE for school candidates. The body disclosed this on Tuesday via its official X handle. WAEC, while announcing the results of WASSCE in August 2023,…
To mitigate the sufferings of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has been urged to come up with doable economic team and policies that would discourage the monopoly of the nation’s economy. Speaking on the nation’s 63rd Independent, business Mugul and a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Architects, Rev. Benson Ezem, stressed in a chat with…
Residents of Osun State have lamented the economic conditions in the state as Nigeria marked its 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. The rate of inflation is beginning to bite hard. They lamented the soaring food prices, transport fares, school fees, fuel, gas and other consumables. This is coming despite interventions by the federal and state…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the Federal Government to set in motion the modalities for the implementation of approved 25 percent and 35 percent salary increments for the staff of all federal tertiary institutions. President Bola Tinubu had, last month, approved the implementation of 35 percent and 25 percent salary…
Fulham will lock horns with Chelsea on Monday in the West London derby. For the first time in 40 years, Chelsea come into this unique encounter as the lower-ranked team from the previous season, having finished below Fulham last season for the first time since 1982-83, a season that’s significant in Blues’ history for being…
