Wildfires raging across Algeria during a blistering heatwave have killed at least 15 people and forced mass evacuations, the government said on Monday. As temperatures hit 48 degrees Celsius (118 Fahrenheit) in parts of the North African country, it recorded 97 blazes across 16 provinces, fanned by strong winds, said the interior ministry. The fires…
The Governor of Yobe State Hon. Mai Mala Buni, yesterday accepted the release of the sum of N1.7 billion for the payment of work plans-based Projects across the 17 Local Government Areas. The Permanent Secretary Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Alh. Ali Mustapha said, “This was done after the completion of the work…
Three students of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa were reportedly shot as the same cult groups battle in the town. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke confirmed that two female students and a male were hit by bullets from unknown gunmen on Sunday night. She said the students…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has beseeched and advised accredited Observers for the concluded 2023 General Elections to table down their reports to enhance its Operation for future elections and deepen the Nation’s democracy. INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu gave the advice in Abuja during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations on the review…
World known and Award winning British reporter George Alagiah who is one of BBC ‘s renowned journalist and newsreader has passed on after being diagnosed with Cancer. The prolific and well-respected 67-year-old died earlier on Monday his agent reported. BBC Director General Tim Davie paid tribute commenting on how sad it is and also sympathizing…
Widely known Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has gifted by God with a baby boy with his secret lover. Bella, the happy father announced the arrival of his son via his Twitter handle on Monday. The ‘Cash App’ crooner reportedly lost his son at birth last year, a few days before the release of his debut…
The two of Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, Venita Akpofure and Emuobonuvie “Neo” Akpofure have created history as the first cousins to feature in the same season of the reality show. The dual, Neo and Venita were among the selected former housemates who returned for the all-star edition of the reality show on Sunday….
A Nigerian Actress, Eniola Badmus recently accused of arranging young ladies for sexual purposes to politicians on social media said she is insisting on charging the TikTok user, Ego Okoye who made the claim for defamation. The actress made the statement in a video clip confirming Okoye’s arrest after she made a viral post tagging…
The Lagos State Government has urged the public to disregard purported plans to conduct mass burial for casualties of the 2020 #EndSARS incident, describing it as handiwork of mischief makers. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye, made the remarks in a statement on Sunday, while reacting to the purported reports. He said the…
The Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has paid Super Falcons trio Ifeoma Onumonu, Michelle Alozie and Nicole Payne their outstanding WAFCON bonuses. This was coming twelve months after the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The nine-time African champions had boycotted training in the North African country in July 2022 to protest their unpaid…
Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stood strong and charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to ensure they get the best result in their second Group B game at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against the tournament co-hosts, Australia. Nigeria’s former finance minister commended the Falcons for their…
The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has called on the Youths to be hopeful for a better Nigeria. He made the call at this year’s National Youth Convention organized by Youth Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja. The event with theme: The roles of Christian Youths in actualizing God’s Kingdom…
Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling,…
NIGERIA’S hit song star and singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed the songs he wishes he sang. The young 26-year-old said he wishes he sang ‘You’ by Omah Lay and ‘King’ by Fireboy DML. Oxlade made this known in a recent interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos. He said, “The song…
The bodies of two children trapped in a partially collapsed building at 25, Ajao Street, CWC, by Olainukan Bus stop, Ishawo, Ikorodu have been recovered. The South-West Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye said the Children, 9 years old Rakib Atolagbe, and 8years old Mujib Atolagbe, were trapped when a fence from…
African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved $16 million for the innovation of a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) in Liberia. A statement issued on the AfDB website said the fund was approved to unleash the business potential of young Liberians. According to the AfDB…
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has called for a pressing action to address the pervasive issue of food insecurity in Nigeria. Emphasizing the importance of revitalizing the country’s food systems, Schmale commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of food security as a national emergency, considering it a positive…
President Biden of the United States has nominated a female admiral to lead the United States Navy, marking the first time a woman has been chosen to manage a Pentagon military service branch. Lisa Franchetti is a former commander of the United States Sixth Fleet and US naval forces in South Korea, as well as…
The body recognized for Education, Federal Ministry of Education has issued a directive to increase the school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges, commonly known as Federal Unity Colleges, to ₦100,000. The directive is contained in a circular to all Principals of Federal Unity Colleges. According to the circular titled “Approved fees…
The popular legendary pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett, has reportedly died at the age of 96. The body and soul crooner, Tony Bennett was known for songs such as The Way You Look Tonight, Body and Soul and I Left My Heart In San Francisco. He also collaborated with star performers from Lady Gaga…
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored an exciting Free-Kick on his debut for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami against Cruz Azul in the League Cup Group Stage on Saturday, July 22 at the DRV PNK Stadium. Finnish midfielder Robert Taylor gave Inter Miami the lead in the 44th minute and 10 minutes Messi laced…
Recently students of the institution paid N19,000, but the management has fixed new fees at N190,250 for students studying medicine, while for courses that need a laboratory and studio, they are to pay N140,250 Programs that do not require lab and studio are fixed at N100, 750. This was contained in a statement dated July…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it plans to study its result management system following Nigerians’ complaints about the 2023 general elections. The commission said its result management system had been a subject of litigation. The INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, said this during the post-election review meeting with Collation and Returning Officers on…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called for greater economic partnerships and cooperation amongst the 54 African countries, stressing that the artificial boundaries that impede the free movement of people and goods should be reduced. The deputy speaker made the call, Thursday when he received the Speaker of the East…
The Government of Kwara state is to partner federal government in its $59million agro-processing initiative to end perennial herders-farmers dispute in the state. Speaking at the 37th Media Parliament of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, said…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the masses. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. The Infrastructure Fund…
The House of Representatives is establishing and tendering diplomatic solutions towards resolving the plight of Nigerian citizens in Danare and Biajua communities at the disputed Nigeria Cameroon border. Mrs Beni Lar, the Chairman of the House Adhoc committee probing the potential land encroachment at the border by the Cameroonian government, stated this during the proceedings…
The exchange rate between the naira and dollar fell over to N888/$1 on Binance a crypto platform. This depreciation comes despite a temporary convergence achieved through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent actions. Currency restrictions have previously been identified as a major hurdle for foreign investors looking to invest in Nigeria, the largest oil…
Distributors of Petroleum products in Nigeria under the umbrella of the Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) kicked against the alleged rise of truck loading fees for petrol by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association (PTD). This was disclosed by its National President, Alhaji Lawal Dan-Zaki in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. They cite an “arbitrary…
Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives has rejected a possible rise in electricity tariffs. The House took a stand against a proposed increase on Tuesday, July 20. According to Channels Television, Honorable Aliyu Madaki moved the motion to reject the increase, which would create an additional cost burden on Nigerians who are already feeling the burden of…
Government Authorities in Western Ethiopia region of Gambella have imposed 19:00 and 06:00 curfew after many people were killed in fresh violent attacks. According to BBC reports, it was reported that the regional government did not specify the number of casualties but vowed to hold to account individuals involved in the act. Local media also…
