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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. […]
The country’s external reserves fell by $1.4bn in two months, the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Wednesday.
The country’s external reserves fell by $1.4bn in two months, the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Wednesday. The reserves, which stood at $35.25bn as of April 16, fell to $34.23bn as of May 31 and $33.85bn as of June 15. Speaking on the decline in external reserves at the recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said, it reflects sales to the […]
The Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, on Tuesday said cutting budget allocations to Federal Government agencies would not have a significant impact on Nigeria’s revenue.
The Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, on Tuesday said cutting budget allocations to Federal Government agencies would not have a significant impact on Nigeria’s revenue. Akabueze said this in Abuja at the launch of the Nigerian Development Update by the World Bank. According to him, allocations to the legislature account for less than one per cent of the total budget for the year and […]
The total value of agricultural imports exceeded export by N503bn in the first three months of the year.
The total value of agricultural imports exceeded export by N503bn in the first three months of the year. Statistics obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total trade in agriculture was N757.4bn in the first quarter of the year. The report put the export component at N127.2bn and the imports at N630.2bn in the period under review. The value of total trade in agricultural goods in Q4, […]
The Federal Government has on Monday dissolved the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
The Federal Government has on Monday dissolved the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the media aide to the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, John Joshua- Akanji, titled “Dissolution of Athletics Board”, the statement said the board was dissolved because its tenure had expired. The ministry said it understood that the AFN would be holding an elective congress on Monday. The ministry urged delegates at Monday’s congress to eschew bitterness and vote […]
There is a need for proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in Lagos during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary.
With the challenges affecting the country at this time, there is a need for proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in Lagos during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary. Commending the Oba for being a leader to people […]
Nigerian movie star Tonto Dikeh has revealed how she sponsored In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for seven women in honour of the late beauty queen Ibidun Ighodalo.
Nigerian movie star Tonto Dikeh has revealed how she sponsored In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for seven women in honour of the late beauty queen Ibidun Ighodalo. Dikeh revealed how she fell in love with the Ibidun, and she was one of those people who had tried to reach her during her difficult times. She was married to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House Church. Ighodalo was also a […]
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has ordered the National Agricultural Land Development Authority to recover all abandoned agricultural lands belonging to the Federal Government.
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has ordered the National Agricultural Land Development Authority to recover all abandoned agricultural lands belonging to the Federal Government. The Executive Secretary, NALDA, Paul Ikonne, stated that the directive by the President was to ensure that the lands were reactivated and put to use in order to boost food security across the country. Ikonne, who spoke during an interview in Abuja, also stated that his agency […]
The Federal Government has taken over the construction of the Farin-Ruwa Hydropower Multipurpose Dam in Nasarawa State.
The Federal Government has taken over the construction of the Farin-Ruwa Hydropower Multipurpose Dam in Nasarawa State. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Friday in the Wamba Local Government Area of the state, Minister of Water Resources, Malam Suleiman Adamu, said the project had a completion period of 24 months. He explained that the project was initiated in 2003 and started by the Nasarawa State Government in 2004 […]
Investors gained N230bn last week as the Nigerian stock market saw more equities record price appreciation.
Investors gained N230bn last week as the Nigerian stock market saw more equities record price appreciation. The Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index and market capitalization appreciated by 1.11 per cent to close the week at 39,156.28 and N20.41tn respectively. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NGX Insurance, NGX ASeM and NGX Sovereign Bond, which depreciated by 4.12 per cent, 2.00 per cent and 1.45 per cent respectively, […]
The Federal Government has said, the continued regulation of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is causing stagnation and impoverishment of the masses.
The Federal Government has said, the continued regulation of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is causing stagnation and impoverishment of the masses. Speaking through the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, the government stated that it was high time that the regulation of the downstream oil sector was fully halted. Providing answers to frequently asked questions on deregulation in a document made available to Reporters in […]
Nigerian music star, Damilola Afolabi aka L.A.X has featured DMW boss, Davido, on his new single, Pepe.
Nigerian music star, Damilola Afolabi aka L.A.X has featured DMW boss, Davido, on his new single, Pepe. The young music act released the new song on his imprint, Rasaki Music Group following a collaboration with Mayorkun a few months back. L.A.X announced via his Instagram account on Thursday, June 10, 2021. L.A.X first made his entry on the Nigerian music scene with a collaboration with Wizkid in the early days […]
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the Federal Government secured 10 convictions for various maritime offences since the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Act was signed into law in June 2019.
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the Federal Government secured 10 convictions for various maritime offences since the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Act was signed into law in June 2019. He said this in Lagos on Thursday at the inauguration of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure in Nigeria (also called the Deep Blue Project) at the ENL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos. In a […]
Niger, Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso are collaborating to buy the unutilised power produced in Nigeria, the Chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool, Sule Abdulaziz, said on Wednesday.
Niger, Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso are collaborating to buy the unutilised power produced in Nigeria, the Chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool, Sule Abdulaziz, said on Wednesday. Abdulaziz, who is also the acting Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, said the four countries were collaborating to make the power purchase from Nigeria through the Northcore Power Transmission Line currently being built. He disclosed this at the WAPP meeting on the Northcore project […]
Singer Niniola Apata aka Niniola has received her Grammy Award certificates for her role in Beyonce’s “Lion King” album.
Singer Niniola Apata aka Niniola has received her Grammy Award certificates for her role in Beyonce’s “Lion King” album. The “Ibadi” crooner shared this via her Instagram page on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The Afrobeats artist announced that the Grammys were in and mentioned the categories she got certificates for. Niniola was one of the featured acts of Beyonce’s 2019 album, “Lion King” alongside Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Tekno […]
Nigerian French-Canadian Star, Michelle Akanbi professionally know as Tome has bagged the prestigious Canadian Juno awards for ‘Reggae Recording of The Year’ at the 50th anniversary of the JUNO awards held recently.
Nigerian French-Canadian Star, Michelle Akanbi professionally know as Tome has bagged the prestigious Canadian Juno awards for ‘Reggae Recording of The Year’ at the 50th anniversary of the JUNO awards held recently. While other Nigerian acts such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and others are dominating the global music scene from Africa, Tome is dominating from North America. The beautiful Nigerian songstress received the award for her hit single ‘IPray’, which […]
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has welcomed her second child.
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has welcomed her second child. The actress made this known via her Instagram page on Wednesday where she uploaded a poster that read, “Our bunny is here”. Ogbodo had her first child with ex-hubby, Ato Ubby after their marriage in 2013. Their relationship crashed 10 months after it was contracted and the movie star parted ways with the Norway-based football agent. Ogbodo had earlier revealed that […]
The Federal Government through its National Social Investment Management System has shortlisted 550,000 applicants for the final selection for Batch C of the N-Power programme.
The Federal Government through its National Social Investment Management System has shortlisted 550,000 applicants for the final selection for Batch C of the N-Power programme. It also said that the Central Bank of Nigeria would support Batches A and B beneficiaries who had completed the N-Power programme with soft loans. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq, said this at a press briefing on Tuesday. […]
Popular Nigerian songstresses, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay are currently at loggerheads over some allegations of name-calling and mudslinging.
Popular Nigerian songstresses, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay are currently at loggerheads over some allegations of name-calling and mudslinging. A video of Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay in a shouting match in a salon recently surfaced online. In the first video, Seyi Shay walked up to Tiwa to say hi and Tiwa wasn’t having it. The mother of one said she won’t accept any form of cordial greetings from Seyi […]
The World Bank has listed Nigeria among the three countries with the largest electricity deficits in the world.
The World Bank has listed Nigeria among the three countries with the largest electricity deficits in the world. It said during the last decade, a greater share of the global population gained access to electricity than ever before, but the number of people without electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa increased. The bank disclosed this on Monday in a report, titled Universal access to sustainable energy will remain elusive without addressing inequalities’. […]
The House of Representatives is considering barring staff members of banks and other financial institutions from operating accounts outside the shores of Nigeria.
The House of Representatives is considering barring staff members of banks and other financial institutions from operating accounts outside the shores of Nigeria. Their spouses and children may also be mandated to declare their assets when a bill presently at the House becomes law. This was contained in the ‘Bank Employees, Etc., (Declaration of Assets)(Amendment) Bill 2021’, which is awaiting second reading. The legislation was titled ‘A Bill for an […]