‘We are Going to Work with You’, Tinubu says as he Presents APC Flag to Edo Candidate Okpebholo
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to the party’s Edo State governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The President presented the flag at a gathering of party stalwarts led by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, held at the Presidential Villa. […]
University Students, Workers, stranded as NASU, SSANU Begin 7-day Warning Strike (PHOTOS)
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have finally commenced its 7-day warning strike, leaving many universities stranded. In the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, members of the SSANU blocked the entrance gate of the University of Abuja on Monday, in compliance with the 7-day warning strike. The directive […]
Shops, Motorcycles Destroyed as Fire Guts Sokoto Central Market (PHOTOS)
Over one hundred and eighty shops at the Sokoto State Central Market were destroyed in a fire outbreak that started in the early hours of Monday. Reports say that the fire which started from one of the dumpsites in the market, later spread to the stalls, including motorcycles that were parked nearby. Chairman of the […]
Delta Community Burnt Down After Gruesome Killing of 16 Soldiers
The Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where sixteen soldiers were killed has been razed. Reports say some angry soldiers may have perpetrated the act after their colleagues were gruesomely killed. This is Okuama Community in Ewu Kingdom, Ughelli South LGA , Delta State where over a dozen military officers […]
UEFA Europa League: Milan vs Roma in All Italian Quarter Final, Liverpool vs Atalanta
Italian teams AC Milan and AS Roma have been drawn against each other in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. The draws were held at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. In another blockbuster clash, European heavyweights Liverpool take on Atalanta. See full draws below: AC Milan (ITALY) vs AS Roma (ITALY) Liverpool (ENGLAND) vs Atalanta (ITALY) […]
UEFA Champions League: Arsenal vs Bayern, Man City vs Real Madrid in Quarter-Finals
Defending champions Manchester City and record holders Real Madrid have been drawn against each other in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The two teams who faced each other in the last 2 semi-finals have now been drawn in the knockout rounds in 4 of the last 5 editions. The draws were held Friday at the […]
Damage to Subsea Cable Disrupts Internet Connection in Nigeria, 12 other African Countries
Severe damage to at least three subsea cables off the West Coast of Africa disrupted internet services in Nigeria, Ghana and 12 other countries in Africa. The situation left many telecommunications subscribers and bank users stranded for hours as the disruption paralyzed digital transactions and internet communications. According to one of the world’s leading financial […]
BREAKING: Federal Government Re-opens Land and Air Borders with Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Wednesday, said the presidential directive complies with the resolution of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit […]
‘Unlawful to Register Under-18 Children for UTME’ – JAMB Registrar, Prof. Oloyede
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned parents against enrolling minors in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede gave the warning while reacting to a suit, filed by a parent, Mrs. Ifeanyi Eke, against the Board, over alleged inappropriate text messages sent to her 15-year-old daughter during her […]
Senate Suspends Abdul Ningi For 3 Months over Allegations of Budget Padding
The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi over his allegations of padding the 2024 Budget by the leadership of the National Assembly. Ningi, from Bauchi Central Senatorial District, was suspended for three months after a long stormy session in the red chamber. The lawmaker representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim, first moved the motion for Ningi’s […]