Man says wife didn’t tear a passport but all was just for skit
A Nigerian man whose passport was allegedly torn by his wife at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has clarified that the incident captured on camera was a skit. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) had earlier initiated a formal probe into the incident. The immigration service in a press statement issued on Sunday said […]
Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb Suffers Severe Injury Ahead of New Season
Manchester City’s hopes of securing a record-extending fifth successive Premier League title have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Oscar Bobb has suffered a severe injury just days before the start of the new season. The 21-year-old winger was expected to play a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s plans, but a fractured […]
Reps Withdraw Bill Seeking Jail Term For Those Refusing To Recite New National Anthem
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen. has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill which stipulates that any Nigerian who refuses to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both. The withdrawal followed the outrage and opposition that trailed the provisions of the planned legislation which […]
Wojciech Szczesny terminates Juventus contract on mutual agreement
Juventus and Wojciech Szczesny have mutually agreed to terminate his contract after the club deemed him surplus to requirements. Juve signed a new first-choice goalkeeper as soon as last season ended, signalling the end of Szczesny’s tenure as their primary option after half a decade. Despite being one of the first names on the team […]
University Of Port Harcourt Mandates Final-Year Students To Pay N649,400 Before October For Clearance
Parents of final year students of the University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) have been lamenting as the university authorities issued an ultimatum for the students to pay N649,400 for clearance before October 4, 2024 or have themselves to blame. The money being sought to pay is not for school fees but to obtain a clearance for […]
House Of Reps Seeks 10-year Prison Sentence, N5Million Fine For Nigerians Who Refuse To Recite National Anthem
The House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which aims to impose stringent penalties on Nigerians who fail to recite the national anthem. According to the proposed legislation, anyone found guilty of refusing to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both. Anyone who […]
President Tinubu approves 300% increase in salary for judicial officers
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Recall that in March, Present Tinubu sent a bill titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prescribe the salaries, […]
Ladoja officially crowned as ceremonial Oba of Olubadan throne
Former Oyo State Governor, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, also known as the Otun Olubadan, has been ceremonially crowned as an Oba, placing him in the succession line to the Olubadan throne. This event marks a significant milestone in the traditional leadership of Ibadanland. The coronation took place on Monday at the newly established Olubadan Palace […]
Cole Palmer Commits to Chelsea with Long-Term Contract Extension
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now on a nine-year deal with improved terms after a sensational breakthrough season in west London. Palmer scored 25 goals and contributed 15 assists in 45 appearances during his first season at Chelsea […]
President Tinubu approves policy to retain health workers in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new national policy in curbing health workforce migration In a statement on Monday, Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, said the policy is a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health workers’ migration. The minister added that the policy will also encourage the return of […]