Primary School Student Receives N21m Scholarship For Achieving Perfect Score In MATH Competition
A young mathematics prodigy, Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara, has reportedly been awarded a N21 million scholarship after achieving a perfect score of 100% in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition organized by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN). Alex Onyia, an education activist and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, shared this news on Friday […]
BREAKING: Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent
Mauricio Pochettino has departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual consent, following a comprehensive end-of-season review and a series of meetings with key club officials. The decision, announced on Tuesday morning, brings an end to Pochettino’s tenure as Chelsea manager after just one year of his two-year contract. Despite achieving European qualification and leading the team […]
JUST IN: CBN increases interest rate to 26.25 %
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the interest rate by 150 basis points, from 24.75% to 26.25% This decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to control Nigeria’s soaring inflation levels, which reached 33.69% in April 2024. The MPC, led by CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, met for two days to discuss […]
Kano State Assembly is moving to amend the law that dethroned Muhammad Sanusi II
Proposed law will help Emir Sanusi back on Kano throne. Are we set to see the former central banker, and general irritant to those in power, return to his traditional ruler seat? Muhammad Sanusi II, who was dethroned as Emir of Kano in northwest Nigeria in 2020, is on the verge of being reinstated after […]
Seyi Makinde’s daughter graduates from Yale University
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s daughter, Tobi, has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating from the prestigious Yale University. This outstanding achievement was celebrated by her proud father, Governor Seyi Makinde, who expressed his congratulations and pride in a heartfelt statement. In his statement on his Instagram page, Governor Seyi Makinde said, “Congratulations, my darling […]
Toni Kroos announces his RETIREMENT after Euro 2024
Toni Kroos has announced his retirement after ten years at Real Madrid ahead of his club’s Champions League final at Wembley next month. The Germany international is set to retire from football altogether after taking part in his home European Championships in June, and shared a poignant message announcing his decision on Instagram. The 34-year-old […]
Lagos state speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, loses father
The speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has lost his father. Pa Suleimon Atanda Obasa, a businessman, passed on at the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 83. This was contained in a statement issued by Eromosele Ebhomele, Chief press secretary to the speaker. Baba Obasa, a […]
Pro-Fubara lawmakers screen eight commissioner-nominees
Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara will today screen eight commissioner-nominees as members of the Rivers State Executive Council. A letter inviting the nominees was sent to them by Clerk of the pro-Fubara Assembly, Dr G,N Gillis-West. According to the letter, the House led by factional Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, is expected to screen and confirm […]
Port Harcourt refinery set to begin operations in July
The Port-Harcourt refinery, with a capacity of 210,000 barrels per day, is expected to begin operations by the end of July after experiencing multiple delays. The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chief Ukadike Chinedu, announced the new date on Monday. He mentioned that the progress would boost economic growth, […]
Nigerian Lady breaks Guinness World Record for the Widest Wig in the World
Nigerian entrepreneur Helen Williams has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the widest wig. This outstanding achievement was recognized by Guinness World Records, which shared a video showcasing the impressive wig on its official page. The record-breaking wig, measuring 3.65 meters (11 feet 11 inches) in width, is a […]