Protesters block roads in Niger State over rising cost of living

Some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort to […]

President Tinubu Hails Nigerian Grammy Nominees

President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Nigeria’s six musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards.  The nominees include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised the musical virtuosos for their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural landscape and global influence […]

Peseiro Not Focused on South Africa’s Penalty-Saving Specialist Ahead of AFCON Semifinal

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]

King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer 

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, following recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.  Although the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that it is not prostate cancer. The monarch, aged 75, has commenced “regular treatments” as of Monday and will […]

CBN Governor Reveals $2.4bn Forex Backlog from Non-Existing Entities

Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), disclosed that a significant portion of the $7 billion foreign exchange backlog inherited by his administration consisted of questionable transactions.  During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Cardoso shed light on the challenges faced in addressing the backlog and the findings of […]

NAFDAC Implements Restrictions on Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Small Packaging

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has initiated the enforcement of its 2022 restrictions on the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below.  This move, aimed at curbing the consumption of alcohol among vulnerable populations, was announced by the […]

FG suspends posting NYSC members to states considered unsafe

The Federal Government has suspended the posting of National Youth Service Corps members to states considered unsafe due to the security challenges in the country. The Minister of Youths Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, who revealed this on Sunday while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, also aid the NYSC is working with security outlets to ensure corps […]

One dies as abducted Ekiti pupils and staff regain freedom

The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the […]