IMF to FG: Protect the poor from impact of petrol price hike
LAGOS — Amid ongoing pricing and supply crises in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry, the International Monetary Fund, IMF, has tasked the Federal Government to prioritize building and…
First rememberance: Let Mohbad’s soul rest well, social media critic tells bloggers
LAGOS—ONE year after the death of Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, late Ileri-Oluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, a social media critic, Mr. Ibrahim Koleosho, has appealed to on-line bloggers…
Lassa fever kills 168 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed a total of 168 deaths, including 17 probable, due to Lassa fever between January and August 2024. This represents…
Borno Flood: We’re still trapped, can’t access work, business places — Victims
•FG’s N3bn flood intervention funds came in handy, says Zulum•Residents hail GOC for rescue mission, as SEMA, NEMA keep mute•SEMA raises concern over cases of snake bites in Benue IDPs…
Back to school: Women, children struggle for food, transportation
As schools resume nationawide, many families have been lamenting how they would survive with the economic realities. From the East to the West, North to South, no home is left…
No division in Reps, says deputy spokesman, Agbese
ABUJA — Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has denied existence of any rift between the House leadership and members. He said the relationship between both parties…
UK to nominate Nigerian-born Dapo Akande to ICJ
A professor of public international law at the University of Oxford, Dapo Akande, is set to be nominated by the United Kingdom for election to the International Court of Justice,…
We’ll tighten grip on banks to cut off funds to bandits – EFCC
ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to disrupt terrorist financing networks by monitoring banking transactions and cutting off funds to bandits. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made…
BBNaija: “I know he’s angry, but I still love him” – Onyeka flirts with Big Brother, blows him a kiss
BBNaija housemate, Onyeka sparks buzz as she reveals to housemates that she loves Big Brother despite the fact that he's angry and also blew him a kiss. This was revealed…
Transfer: Michelle Alozie pens new two-year contract with Houston Dash
Transfer: Michelle Alozie pens new two-year contract with Houston Dash The new contract will commence on January 1, 2025. The contract includes a mutual option for the 2027 NWSL regular…