Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September 2024 as a public holiday to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Minister of Interior, Dr…
Pochettino sets USA target of winning World Cup
New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino says his squad need to set themselves the highest goal possible — to win the World Cup. The Argentine, a former Chelsea,…
Flood wreaks havoc in Ebonyi, destroys houses, farmlands
Heavy flooding has wreaked havoc in Azuoto, Okpuitumo Community in Abakaliki Local Governmemt Area of Ebonyi, destroying many farmlands and people’s property, worth millions of naira. A victim, Mrs Chinyere…
ASUU decries alleged victimisation of members in some universities
The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-Kano Zone), has decried alleged victimisation of its members in some universities in the zone. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abdulkadir…
Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, says one had to choose ‘lesser evil’
Pope Francis said Friday that he considered both candidates for the US presidency “against life”, citing Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant policies and Kamala Harris’s support for abortion rights. “Both are against…
I won’t support Fubara in my political life again, says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to support Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in his political life again. Wike stated this during an appearance on…
Call me an APC mole – Wike dares PDP Govs, leaders
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dared any governor of leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to come on national television and call him…
NDDC, IFAD launch N142.96bn agribusiness scheme in 3 states
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a N142.96 billion agribusiness scheme in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Rivers states. Dr Samual Ogbuku, Managing Director of NDDC, inaugurated the Livelihood…
Edo 2024: Yiaga Africa expresses concern over possible violence, tasks security agencies
BENIN CITY – EIGHT days to the Edo State governorship election, Yiaga Africa has expressed concern about the possibility of violence during the election as a result of its pre-election observations…
Fuel scarcity: Hawkers sell cheaper than filling stations — Investigation
Nigerians have not seen the last of the current petrol scarcity in the country as some funny developments have continued to emerge by the day. The most amusing one presently…