Lionel Messi has wasted no time in leaving his mark on Inter Miami’s history, quickly becoming the joint-fourth-highest scorer for the club since his recent signing. In a Leagues Cup match against Dallas, Messi’s two goals played a crucial role … Continue reading Lionel Messi becomes Inter Miami’s fourth top scorer of all time in just four games
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT), in collaboration with the Nasarawa and Kogi states chapters, has called on the Federal Government to reconsider its stance on the “No work no pay” policy for medical workers. This plea … Continue reading NMA appeals to FG to revoke ‘No Work No Pay’ plans for medical workers
Despite the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to deploy Nigerian troops in Niger Republic to restore democratic rule, the looming prospect of military intervention raises concerns about its heavy toll on Nigeria’s resources. Based on the global … Continue reading Potential Niger invasion could double annual defense spending, costing Nigeria over N2.98 trillion
Last week, significant gains in Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (25%), Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc (20.27%), and Nigerian Breweries (16.44%) propelled the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index to a 0.22% increase. This positive trend translated into a N77 billion gain … Continue reading Dangote sugar and GSK drive equity market up by 0.22%
Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, has urged Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, to steer clear of drug addiction and other negative behaviors in order to fully reap the rewards of … Continue reading FG advises triumphant D’Tigress to stay away from hard drugs
For the second year in a row, the Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a banking group, has secured the title of Africa’s Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) according to the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The bank’s achievement follows … Continue reading Ecobank receives recognition for supporting SMEs
The Special Assistant on Public Communications to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has revealed that his principal has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu in the United States of America District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The … Continue reading Atiku’s aide reveals filing of case against Tinubu in US
In the forthcoming governorship elections on November 11 in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to deploy 11,355 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for voter accreditation. An undisclosed high-ranking INEC official revealed … Continue reading INEC prepares 11,355 BVAS machines for Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo elections
In response to a reported call for amnesty by bandit leaders in North-Western states, the World Institute for Peace (WIP) has advised the Federal Government against offering amnesty to terrorists and bandits. Speaking at the International Peace Conference, WIP’s Country … Continue reading Peace institute advises FG against granting amnesty to terrorists and bandits
President Bola Tinubu held a meeting on Sunday with governors from Nigerian states that share borders with Niger Republic. The gathering, which took place in Abuja’s State House, was organized as part of the President’s consultations concerning the situation in … Continue reading Tinubu holds meeting with governors of states sharing boundaries with Niger
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a warning against any military action in the Republic of Niger, emphasizing that it could lead to mass killings and engulf the West African sub-region in conflict. President Bola Tinubu had notified … Continue reading CNG warns of mass killings if military action is taken in Niger
The communities of Igbobini and Ilu Agbo in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State are facing a crisis as heavy floods caused by continuous downpours have left residents homeless. Many houses in the affected areas have been ravaged … Continue reading Flood renders residents of Ondo communities homeless
Bashir, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made a statement claiming that the Nigerian military has the capability to capture Niger Republic’s capital, Niamey, within 13 hours. The claim was based on a video shared on … Continue reading El-Rufai’s son claims Nigerian military can capture Niger in 13 hours
Popular Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda, recently shared a harrowing experience from his past when he used to work at Dangote’s noodles factory in Lagos. He recounted how a colleague fell from the roof of the company’s building into steaming industrial … Continue reading Bella Shmurda reveals why he stopped working at Dangote’s factory (video)
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the award of a N5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) system. Olusade Adesola, the Permanent Secretary of FCTA, stated that the aim is to restore … Continue reading FCTA awards N5 billion contract for Abuja light rail rehabilitation
Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate, expressed his support and appreciation for the election of Abdullahi Ganduje as the new National Chairman and Ajibola Basiru as the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege described … Continue reading Omo-Agege confident Ganduje and Basiru will steer APC towards stability
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been convicted and sentenced to three years in prison by a trial court in Islamabad for illegally selling state gifts. The court also imposed a five-year ban on his participation in … Continue reading Imran Khan faces three year prison term and five year political ban
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. Adewale Adeniyi, the acting comptroller-general of NCS, clarified during a meeting with the Illela border community in Sokoto state that the border … Continue reading Customs confirms closure of all borders with Niger
During the Presidential Groundbreaking ceremony of the 350MW power project, the President, Bola Tinubu, ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to ensure the completion of the project within three years. The power project is the first phase of … Continue reading Tinubu directs NNPCL to complete 350MW power plant in three years
According to reports from Bloomberg, Nigerian Air, the country’s new national carrier, is scheduled to begin its operations by October this year. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, which holds a 49% stake in the airline, disclosed in an interview with … Continue reading Nigeria air to commence operations in October, confirms Ethiopian airlines CEO
Abubakar Suleiman, the CEO of Sterling Bank, recently purchased 50 million shares of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc in a transaction valued at N168 million. The disclosure of this acquisition was made in a corporate notice on directors’ dealings, which … Continue reading Sterling bank CEO boosts stake with 50 million shares acquisition
Drink spiking, the act of adding alcohol or drugs to a person’s drink without their knowledge or consent, is a serious crime that occurs in various settings, including nightclubs, bars, parties, and private gatherings. A recent viral TikTok video showcased … Continue reading What to do if your drink was poisoned
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned and questioned Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to Ogun State Government, in connection with recent fraud allegations against him. The interrogation occurred at the DSS Ogun State Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Friday … Continue reading DSS interrogates Ogun SSG regarding ballot paper printing and COVID-19 fund
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, and her husband are joyfully celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on August 4th. Oby took to her Twitter account to express her happiness and commemorate their long-lasting union. Along with posting pictures of them … Continue reading Oby Ezekwesili and hubby mark 35th wedding anniversary
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken the decision to suspend airport taxi services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, due to ongoing factional disputes among car hire operators. These disputes have been negatively impacting the smooth operation … Continue reading FAAN announces suspension of taxi services at Abuja airport
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