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Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in … Read more
The Dokan Karji community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and the federal government to deploy the military to their community to end the ongoing kidnappings and killings by bandits. The community made this appeal in a statement by its youth leader, … Read more
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has re-emphasized the urgent need for restructuring, describing it as the only solution to salvage structural imbalances ravaging Nigeria. He made this statement at the 2024 edition of the Oya Festival in Kwara State. Adams called for a return to regionalism, advocating for a system that allows regions … Read more
Manchester United’s reported pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has ignited excitement among fans, with the club exploring a potential swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in just nine appearances for the Turkish … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been included in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, while defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final cut. CAF revealed the top five nominees in each category on Monday, three weeks after releasing the … Read more
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized that he would never be in a position to compete with or undermine Bayo Onanuga. Bwala made this statement on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. He referred to Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy … Read more
Spain clinched a dramatic late victory over Switzerland in the Nations League, securing a 3-2 win in Tenerife. Although the match was a formality — with Spain already confirmed as Group A4 winners and Switzerland guaranteed last place — it delivered plenty of excitement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
The leader of Abkhazia, Georgia’s breakaway region, has announced his resignation following days of mass protests against a contentious pro-Russia bill. Aslan Bzhania’s press office stated he was stepping down to “maintain stability and constitutional order” and emphasized that protesters who stormed the parliament in Sukhumi must disperse by Tuesday. The controversial bill, which proposed … Read more
Nigerian music executive, Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about his relationship status in light of the viral ‘suspect challenge’ on social media. The ‘suspect challenge’ is a trending social media activity where friends or couples playfully tease one another about their bad habits. However, in a post on Instagram Monday, … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concerns about the hacking of the social media accounts of its Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, by fraudsters. According to a statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the chairman’s Facebook account was cloned, while his Instagram account was compromised. The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it dismissed two of the its staff members over allegation of corruption. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. Olukoyede, who stated that the … Read more
A Hong Kong court has sentenced prominent pro-democracy leaders to prison for subversion in a high-profile case under the contentious national security law (NSL). Benny Tai, a former law professor, received a 10-year sentence, while activist Joshua Wong was handed more than four years. They were part of the “Hong Kong 47,” a group of … Read more
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) rose to $17.1 billion as of September 30, 2024. According to the World Bank’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 2024, this marks a $600 million increase from the $16.5 billion recorded in June 2024. With this figure, Nigeria remains the third-largest debtor … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala has called for patience over Tinubu’s policies, saying they will pay off in the long run. Bwala stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stressing that his principal means well for the country despite the harsh effects of Tinubu’s policies. According … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by PTAD spokesperson Olugbenga Ajayi, confirming Miss Odunaiya’s appointment as the new leader of the agency. “We … Read more
The Upper Shari’a Court in Kano, presided over by Ibrahim Sarki Yola, has cleared Jigawa State’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of allegations of adultery with a married woman. Recall that the case was filed by Nasiru Buba, who accused Sankara of having an illicit affair with his wife, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. While … Read more
The Naira on Monday depreciated at the official market trading at N1,690.37 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira lost N38.12. This represents a 2.3 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, November 15th when it exchanged at N1,652.25 a … Read more
Born in January 1974 to Helen Bemigho and Justice Jean Omokri. Beyond this, not much is known about the earlier days of this social nuisance and cyber bug until his sudden but disastrous ascendance to the corridors of power – only in Nigeria. Reno is a desperado when it comes to attention-seeking, the only thing … Read more
The Nigeria Youths Frontiers and Peace Advocates (NYFPA) has condemned social media activist Reno Omokri for his recent comments about Nigerian clerics, particularly Pastor Becky Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre. Omokri recently referred to Pastor Enenche as a “Yahoo girl on the altar,” sparking outrage among members of the Christian community. The NYFPA described … Read more
A Canada-based Nigerian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better lifestyle compared to their counterparts abroad. He highlighted the vibrancy … Read more