South East, South-South Senators calls for Wider Consultations on Controversial Tax Bill
The South East and South-South Caucus in the Senate have joined groups of stakeholders, calling for wider consultations on the Tax Reform Bills pending for consideration and possible passage by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The leader of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who made this known to newsmen after a closed door meeting […]
The President of Germany to Arrive Nigeria Today
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria today December 10, 2024 and stay until December 12, 2024. The German Embassy said in a statement yesterday that while in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with President Bola Tinubu, as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of […]
Man Arrested After Attempting to Divert Mexico Flight to U.S.
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday after attempting to reroute a domestic flight in Mexico to the United States, authorities reported. The Airbus A320 had departed Leon, Guanajuato, at 7:17 a.m., heading to Tijuana. About 45 minutes into the flight, it was forced to make an emergency landing in Guadalajara after the […]
FG Committed to Global TB Eradication by 2035 – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s position as the 6th highest country in the world and the leading country in Africa for tuberculosis (TB cases). Speaking at the ongoing 2024 National TB Conference in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu noted that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report […]
Army Chief says Lakurawa Terrorists will become a thing of the past.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to intensify onslaught against the Lakurawa terrorist group in order to totally eradicate the group. Speaking with State House correspondents after a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Lt.General Oluyede who recently visited various army […]
Enyimba Fight Back To Draw Against Zamalek In CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba fought back from a 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with holders Zamalek of Egypt in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash in Uyo. The People’s Elephant had chances to win the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Coach Daniel Olanrewaju’s side now have one point from two games. The Aba […]
Trump Vows To End US Citizenship By Birthright
US President-elect Donald Trump, has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. Speaking during his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election, Trump also vowed to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the US, but offered […]
FG Dismisses Presence Of COVID-19 Variant XEC In Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misinformation circulating on social media. First identified in Australia, the increased virulent XEC variant of COVID-19, has reportedly spread to 29 countries. However, the ministry in a statement […]
Emmanuel Macron Vows to Name New French Prime Minister Within Days
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”, after Michel Barnier resigned following a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation yesterday, he rejected opposition pressure to stand down, vowing to stay in his post “fully, until the end of the mandate” in […]
NPFL Postpones Kwara United vs. Enyimba Match Due to CAF Engagement
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has announced the postponement of the highly anticipated match between Kwara United and Enyimba, originally scheduled for December 8, 2024. The decision was made to accommodate Enyimba’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, where they are set to face Egyptian club Zamalek on the same day. The match was postponed […]
