Ronaldo and Messi out of Ballon d’or for the first time in decades
One year after Lionel Messi took home his eighth Ballon d’Or trophy, the Argentine international failed to make the list of nominees for the award in 2024 The official list of nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or was revealed on Wednesday, with some of the biggest stars in the sport in contention for the coveted […]
NANS debunks planned protest against fuel hike
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from the planned protest slated to hold on 15th of September against fuel price hikes. In a statement signed by NANS senate president, Afeez Akinteye on Wednesday, the students group described the information as a false information and rumor. The NANS senate president in the statement […]
Nigeria’s tax collection rate too low – Bill Gates
The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has pointed out that Nigeria’s tax collection rates are low, posing challenges to financing critical sectors like health and education. Gates made these remarks on Tuesday during Nutrivision 2024, a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja. The Cable reports that Gates spoke […]
Bashir Ahmad Shares Photo Of Peter Obi Shaking VP Shettima
Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has reacted to a photo of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi shaking hands with VP Kashim Shettima. The photo was taken on Tuesday, September 3 2024, when the politicians boarded the same bus to pay a condolence visit to the Yar’Adua family over the passing of […]
First Sample of Dangote’s Petrol emerges
Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote yesterday presented the first sample of fuel refined by Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. He made the presentation in a broadcast at the $20 billion refinery in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos yesterday. According to him, the fuel from his refinery is more environmentally friendly, adding that it can help reduce health […]
Nigerian Police Allegedly Declare Investigative Journalist, David Hundeyin Wanted
Nigerian investigative journalist and author, David Hundeyin has alleged that he was declared wanted by the Nigerian Police in connection with the prosecution of Isaac Bristol, who is accused of being the prominent anonymous online whistleblower known as PIDOM Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, […]
NFF Announces Aliyu Zubairu as Head Coach for Flying Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the appointment of Aliyu Zubairu as the new Head Coach of the National U20 Boys team, Flying Eagles. This decision follows a recommendation from the Technical and Development Sub-Committee. Zubairu’s appointment takes effect immediately, and his primary objective is to assemble and prepare a team […]
NLC demands immediate reversal of new petrol price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians. Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, […]
Nigeria’s Under-18 Basketball Team Denied Visas by South Africa, Threatening Participation in FIBA Tournament
South Africa has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, preventing them from participating in the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament set to take place in Cape Town from December 14 to 22. The South African Consulate in Abuja denied the male players’ visas. The Vice Chairman, Nigerian Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, confirmed the […]
Singer Spyro Opens Up About His Journey to Celibacy
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Nigerian singer Spyro shared his personal struggle with fornication and his subsequent decision to embrace celibacy. He confessed that although sex initially brought him pleasure, it was soon overshadowed by feelings of guilt and unease, particularly since he wasn’t married to his partners. After a period of inner turmoil, Spyro […]