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ICYMI: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, becomes first player to score 900 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to […]
LG poll: Kaduna electoral commission releases screening timetable
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has presented a timetable for the screening exercise for councillors and chairmanship candidates ahead of the local government election slated for October 19, 2024. This is contained in a timetable signed by Mrs Hajara Mohammed, Chairman of the Commission, issued in Kaduna on Friday. […]
A UN official has issued an urgent warning after the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost off-site power following fresh Russian strikes
A UN official has issued an urgent warning after the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost off-site power following fresh Russian strikes More than 80 Russian missiles were fired at Ukraine in a sustained overnight bombardment considered the biggest for weeks which left at least nine people killed Ukraine's military however said it managed to shoot down 34 of the missiles adding that eight drones were also involved At least five […]
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with victims of the train accident that occurred around past 7am on Thursday morning.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with victims of the train accident that occurred around past 7am on Thursday morning. About 7 people were confirmed dead while 84 people sustained divers degrees of injury after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus on its way from Ikotun enroute Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state. In a message on his Twitter account, Sanwo-Olu prayed for families of the victims and […]
Ahead of the March 18 gubernatorial election, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to allow the use of Temporary Voter Cards, TVC.
Ahead of the March 18 gubernatorial election, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to allow the use of Temporary Voter Cards, TVC. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order on Thursday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by two Nigerians seeking the use of TVCs in the general elections when Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are not available. According to Justice Egwuatu, the order was made on the grounds that the plaintiffs had […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed governorship and state assemblies elections earlier scheduled for Saturday to March 18.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed governorship and state assemblies elections earlier scheduled for Saturday to March 18. The commission took the decision at its management meeting in Abuja, which was convened on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal gave it the go-ahead to reconfigure Bimodal Voter Accreditation machines. In a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye on Wednesday night, INEC said it could not go ahead with the governorship poll […]
The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described as false, the allegation that it collected the sum of N2 billion
The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described as false, the allegation that it collected the sum of N2 billion from the presidential candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, ahead of the coming elections. CAN in a statement by Its President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, its President, stated that a so-called letter of petition reportedly signed by one Pastor Frank Onwumere and addressed to the office […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced voting procedure for the elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced voting procedure for the elections. The disclosure was contained in a post on the Commission’s verified Twitter handle on Sunday. The Commission said authentication with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, would be through finger-print or facials. INEC said voting starts at 8:30am, with voters presenting their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, for accreditation using BVAS. The statement further revealed that voters would […]
Central Bank of Nigeria does not understand the naira crisis challenges
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria does not understand the naira crisis challenges, pointing out that the apex bank appears not to have a solution to the economic problems caused by the naira redesign policy. In a statement on Sunday, Director-General of NECA, Wale Oyerinde, stated that the situation had allowed speculators and economic saboteurs to have a field day at the expense of […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council says it is committed to generate more than $4.82 billion from non-oil export business in 2023.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council says it is committed to generate more than $4.82 billion from non-oil export business in 2023. The Council Coordinator in Ekiti State, Iyabode Abe further disclosed that the Council under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer, Yakussak Ezra, Will continue to promote the development of non-oil export in order to safeguard the nation’s economy. Abe spoke in Ado Ekiti at a-one day technical and […]
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has warned that about 25 million Nigerians risk severe hunger between June and August this year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has warned that about 25 million Nigerians risk severe hunger between June and August this year. A report by the United Nations agency, in October 22 confirmed an existing 17 million famished Nigerians, and cautioned that the figure would hit the 25 million mark in the predicted period if urgent efforts are not taken to stem the surge. The organisation identified drivers of the unsavoury […]
The Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after weeks of suspense about his whereabouts.
The Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after weeks of suspense about his whereabouts. The Director, Corporate Communications of the CBN, Osita Nwanisobi, who disclosed this in a statement on monday, said he resumed after his yearly vacation Meanwhile, Department of State Services (DSS) denied invading the headquarters of the CBN over alleged sponsorship of terrorism by Emefiele. Spokesperson of the agency, Peter Afunanya, in a […]
Kogi State government has stopped private individuals from paying WAEC fees or offering any form of grants to students in the state.
Kogi State government has stopped private individuals from paying WAEC fees or offering any form of grants to students in the state. The development was at the backdrop of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kogi Central Senatorial district candidate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduanghan’s promise to pay WAEC fees of students in schools across the Central district. In a statement by the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Teaching […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned the general public and eligible applicants not to pay anyone to get recruitment into the service.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned the general public and eligible applicants not to pay anyone to get recruitment into the service. NIS in a statement said the recruitment process is free and selection is based on merit. Adding that, it does not take part in any form of cash transaction during the recruitment process. Immigration recently opened its portal for the 2023 recruitment of interested applicants across the country […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives has called for urgent actions to end attacks on politicians
Speaker of the House of Representatives has called for urgent actions to end attacks on politicians, noting that such attacks pose threats to the forthcoming elections. Mr Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Tuesday while delivering his New Year Speech at the resumption of plenary after Christmas and New Year holidays. He noted that there has been an increase in attacks on political actors, raising concerns about the general insecurity across the […]
Al Nassr coach, Rudi Garcia says Cristiano Ronaldo could make his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Al Nassr coach, Rudi Garcia says Cristiano Ronaldo could make his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo sat out the first of two domestic games for the Saudi Arabian club on Friday after being suspended by the English FA for hitting a young fan’s phone following Manchester United’s defeat at Everton in April. Garcia has confirmed the 37-year-old would also miss the league […]
Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi is expected to return to action against Arsenal February 3
Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi is expected to return to action against Arsenal February 3 after being ruled out for three weeks after damaging his ankle ligaments during Friday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United in their FA Cup third round clash. The 26-year-old former Arsenal player damaged his ankle ligaments following a nasty challenge by Tyrell Malacia in the 47th minute. After undergoing a scan on Sunday, it was revealed that the […]
The Federal Government has on Monday commenced the accreditation process of the 20 shortlisted candidates for the replacement of Accountant General of the Federation, AGF
The Federal Government has on Monday commenced the accreditation process of the 20 shortlisted candidates for the replacement of Accountant General of the Federation, AGF. A circular by the government said the twenty candidates were selected from ministries, departments and agencies of government. In the circular, the government disclosed that the shortlist followed reports of the anti-corruption agencies on screening prospective candidates that applied to participate in the process for […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP wants a reverse of what it called the unlawful and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff last month.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP wants a reverse of what it called the unlawful and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff last month. The group pointed out that millions of Nigerians continue to live in darkness despite the spending by successive governments of trillions of naira as investments and bailouts to electricity companies. SERAP therefore urged the President to investigate the spending of public funds by successive governments to […]
The Federal Government says it will to proceed with the second phase of the prosecution of Boko Haram suspects currently being held in a military facility at Kainji, Niger State.
The Federal Government says it will to proceed with the second phase of the prosecution of Boko Haram suspects currently being held in a military facility at Kainji, Niger State. The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, while speaking to journalists in Abuja, said extensive plans and preparations had advanced for the resumption of the suspected Boko Haram terrorists. She explained that the trial was temporarily halted to ensure proper […]
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has shutdown Igueben-Ekehen Train Station in Edo State till further notice.
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has shutdown Igueben-Ekehen Train Station in Edo State till further notice. The decision followed an attack on the station by suspected herdsmen who abducted over 30 passengers in the process. The Railway Corporation said due to the incident at the station on Saturday, rains will no longer stop there. The incident came almost one year after the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, resulting in the death […]
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has urged Nigerians not to miss out on the chance that the 2023 elections afford them to choose leaders who can lead the country to greatness.
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has urged Nigerians not to miss out on the chance that the 2023 elections afford them to choose leaders who can lead the country to greatness. He maintained that amid the various challenges bedeviling the nation, 2023 remains a year of golden opportunities for the people to deploy their voting rights to correct the perennial issue of bad […]