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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and dust haze from Wednesday to Friday accross the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Wednesday in northern region with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km over Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa and Kaduna. The agency expected slight … Read more
Osun State Government has decried the shooting of the Chairman of the state Transport Management System, Comrade Iyanda Alowonle over a domestic matter. This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Alimi, on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. The statement said Alowonle, who was in police … Read more
Donald Trump has announced Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon, who served as the Small Business Administration chief during Trump’s first presidency, has been a prominent supporter of Trump, contributing millions of dollars to his campaigns. In a statement on Truth Social, … Read more
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared an interesting story about once receiving a Range Rover as a birthday gift. In a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, Tiwa revealed that the car was given to her by a man, but she returned it because she wasn’t interested in him. She explained, “I … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the Federal Government is committed to addressing challenges confronting the judicial system in the country. Fagbemi gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the Network of Justice Sector Reform Teams conference in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the government will … Read more
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged women who have had children through IVF or surrogacy to openly share their experiences. During a TikTok live session, Aiyeola emphasized that the role of medical assistance in these processes should not be downplayed. She stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in personal testimonies, encouraging women to share … Read more
Edo Queens fell to a heartbreaking 3-1 loss against DR Congo’s TP Mazembe in the first semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Despite taking a 1-0 lead, the Nigerian champions conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute, forcing the match into extra time, where TP Mazembe capitalized to secure their place … Read more
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, says Nigeria graduates are not innovative and inventive because they are not exposed to productive skills and competencies in discovering new things through experiential learning. The governor made this statement while delivering the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series entitled “Experiential Learning: Building … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Senate to allow Uchenna Ubah, the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, to succeed him as the representative of Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made this appeal during a valedictory session held on Tuesday to honor the late senator, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ubah’s … Read more
Barcelona have reportedly turned down Arsenal’s €90 million bid for Brazilian winger Raphinha, making it clear they would only entertain offers exceeding €100 million for the 27-year-old star. Raphinha, in scintillating form this season, has emerged as an indispensable figure for Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick. With 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, opening opportunities for corps members to be posted to industries like banking and oil and gas. In a memo dated November 18, 2024, Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced that the new policy … Read more
Ukraine has reportedly launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The strike, which occurred on the 1,000th day of the war, represents a significant escalation just two days after the Biden administration authorized Kyiv to use the long-range missiles on Russian territory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the president’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, November 19. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Vladimir Putin has approved updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, outlining expanded conditions for the potential use of its nuclear arsenal. The revised policy now states that an attack from a non-nuclear state, if supported by a nuclear-armed power, will be treated as a collective assault on Russia. This marks a significant shift in Russia’s military … Read more
A Nigeria Police patrol vehicle crashed into a residential building in the Angwan-Kaje area of Maitumbi, Niger State, on Monday evening following an attack by armed thugs. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. when the patrol vehicle, part of the “Operation Flush” unit, was ambushed by miscreants armed with stones and other dangerous weapons. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to “push Russia harder” during a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” Zelensky told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, urging continued pressure to force Russia toward a “just … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in the men’s categories for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have made the final shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
The Senate is set to honor the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with a valedictory session dedicated to his memory. The casket bearing the remains of the former senator representing Anambra South lies in state at the foyer of the White House wing in the National Assembly Complex. The Senate’s order paper for the day … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a request to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh external borrowing plan amounting to ₦1.767 trillion. The loan is intended to partially bridge the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit in the 2024 appropriation act. The Speaker of the House of Representatives read the president’s request during Tuesday’s plenary. If … Read more
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday. Adayilosaid the approval was in a bid … Read more