Kano State Appoints Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa as Sports Ambassador
The Kano State Government has appointed Ahmed Musa, captain of the Nigerian national football team, as its Sports Ambassador, effective July 24, 2024. Governor Abba K. Yusuf made the appointment, citing Musa’s exceptional professional competence, impressive performance record, and dedication to promoting sports and humanitarian services in the state. According to the Secretary to the […]
Nigeria to Increase Value Added Tax to 15%, Targeting Luxury Goods
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced plans to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15% at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC. The increase will primarily affect luxury goods, while essential items consumed by low-income Nigerians will remain exempt or have a zero rate. President Bola Tinubu’s administration aims to implement […]
Afe Babalola University’s Ogunlana Abiodun Omolara Emerge as Best Graduating Student
Ogunlana Abiodun Omolara, a brilliant student from Afe Babalola University, has achieved the highest academic honor, emerging as the overall best graduating student of the 2024 class. Omolara earned a First-Class degree in Aerospace Engineering with a perfect CGPA of 5.0/5.0. Her exceptional academic performance also secured her position as the best graduating student in […]
Canadian Woman, Adrienne Munju, Sentenced to 11 Years for Importing Synthetic Cannabis into Nigeria
A Federal High Court in Lagos State convicted Adrienne Munju, a 41-year-old Canadian woman, for importing 74 parcels of Canadian Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain weighing 35.20 kilograms. Munju was arrested on October 3, 2024, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. She confessed to being recruited online to traffic the drugs for 10,000 Canadian […]
Oil Marketers Flock to Dangote Refinery Amid Rising Fuel Imports
Oil marketers are increasingly turning to Dangote Petroleum Refinery for direct petrol supply, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Others are importing the commodity, with hundreds of millions of litres expected to arrive in Nigeria within two weeks. Recent reports indicate that four vessels carrying 123.4 million litres of imported PMS arrived at […]
Nigeria Secures $618m Loan for Fighter Jets, Ammunition Amidst Fleet Renewal Strategy
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive loan of about $618 million from a group of financiers to boost the Nigerian Air Force’s capabilities. This loan will cover the cost of six M346 fighter aircraft and ammunition. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this after the FEC meeting presided […]
Raphinha Hat-Trick Sinks Bayern 4-1 Against Barcelona in Champions League Clash
The highly anticipated matchup between Barcelona and Bayern Munich lived up to its billing, with Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane leading the charge. Hansi Flick’s Bayern side faced off against his former team in a contest that showcased two of Europe’s most storied clubs. Barcelona struck early, with Raphinha capitalizing on Bayern’s disorganized defense to […]
Staff at Ministry of Women Affairs Erupt in Joy Over Uju Kennedy’s Sacking
A viral video circulating on social media shows employees of the Ministry of Women Affairs celebrating the dismissal of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye as minister. The footage captures the jubilant reactions of staff, indicating a collective sense of relief and satisfaction with the leadership change. President Bola Tinubu removed Kennedy-Ohanenye on Wednesday as part of a cabinet […]
President Bola Tinubu Shakes Up Cabinet, Appoints Sunday Dare and Bianca Ojukwu to Key Roles
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Sunday Dare, former Minister of Sports, as Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation. Additionally, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, widow of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Sir Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has been named Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. These appointments follow President Tinubu’s […]
President Tinubu Abolishes Niger Delta, Sports Ministries
President Bola Tinubu has implemented significant changes to Nigeria’s federal ministries following a Federal Executive Council meeting. The Niger Delta Ministry and Ministry of Sports Development have been abolished and replaced with new structures. A Ministry of Regional Development will now oversee regional commissions, including those for the Niger Delta, North West, South West, and […]