FG Announces Recruitment into Civil Service
Federal Civil Service Commission says it has commenced recruitment into various positions nationwide, as published on its website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and national newspapers. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, its Head of Press, Taiwo Hassan, said interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. However, checks by our correspondent shows […]
Baha Men’s ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’ Turns 25 This Year!
Members Dyson Knight and Rik Carey share their excitement about celebrating the iconic party anthem’s 25th anniversary. The Baha Men’s hit “Who Let the Dogs Out” returns in Spruce’s Super Bowl ad for their pet-safe weed killer. The commercial humorously blames Spruce for “letting the dogs out,” tying it to the song’s upcoming 25th anniversary. […]
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely on Visitor Visas
Tourists in New Zealand can now work remotely while visiting the country, following the relaxation of visa requirements by the country to boost its tourism sector. Under the new rules which applies to all visitor visas, visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to […]
Legendary Singer Diana Ross Arrives in Nigeria for Thisday Awards
Renowned American singer Diana Ross has landed in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of the prestigious Thisday Awards set for Monday. She was warmly welcomed by fans at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport before departing in an entourage from the VIP lounge. The awards ceremony will honour key figures, including President Bola Tinubu, named Man of the […]
AFCON 2025 Draw Holds Today in Morocco
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, today Monday, 27 January. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle and Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, alongside the Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa will attend the ceremony. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in […]
Hamas to Free Six Hostages, Gazans Return North
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas will release six hostages this week and Israel will allow Gazans to return to homes in the north from today Monday. The hostages include Arbel Yehud – the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel delaying the return of Gazans to northern Gaza. […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in a statement yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to malaria elimination, adding that the government aims to strengthen strategies that will accelerate progress towards a […]
Tinubu Attends Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which starts today Jan. 27. The two-day summit being hosted by the government of Tanzania, the African Union, the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group, would see participating countries, including Nigeria, present national energy […]
Nigeria Signs Health Development Pact With World Economic Forum
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for Nigeria’s accession into the Global Activator Network (GAN) on Maternal Health. In view of the Federal Government’s National Free C-Section Programme for vulnerable women and the MAMII Programme, which reduces out-of pocket […]
N10 Billion Allocated for National Assembly Leaders’ Rent and Furniture Amid Economic Hardships
In a recent investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, it has been revealed that the presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, along with their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu—will receive N10 billion for rent and furniture in the 2024 supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This budget allocation, […]
