Northern Senators Lambast Tinubu Over 2024 Budget
The Northern Senators Forum has claimed that through the services of consultants it hired, it have uncovered ₦3trillion unexplained increase in the ₦28 trillion 2024 budget signed by President Bola Tinubu. The forum pointed out the unexplained increase, which was skewed against the north in particular and Nigeria in general, was unacceptable. The chairman of […]
Arsenal Silence Stubborn Brentford, Go Top Of EPL Table
London side, Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion on Saturday as Kai Havertz grabbed a crucial late strike to earn the title hopefuls 2-1 win against Brentford. Mikel Arteta’s side were less than minutes away from what will have been a damaging draw after Gunners keeper Ramsdale gifted an […]
Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Finally Laid To Rest
Following a week-long funeral activities, banking titan, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi were yesterday buried in his hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. Africa Today News, New York reports that the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, his wife, and his son were laid to rest in a private interment […]
People Losing Faith In Nigeria’s Economy, Adesina Laments
The President of the African Development Bank (AFDB), Akinwumi Adesina has asserted that Nigeria’s economy has remained in a downward spiral majorly because people have lost faith in it. The former Minister of Agriculture made this assertion while speaking in an interview with newsmen over the week in Lagos. He pointed out that for a […]
FG Ends Leave Of Absence For Health Workers Moving Abroad
Tunji Alausa, stated over the weekend that the Federal Government had decreed that healthcare personnel intending to relocate overseas for improved prospects must formally resign from their positions beforehand. Alausa stressed that the practice of health workers seeking better offers abroad after applying for leave is no longer deemed permissible. The minister explained that the […]
Kebbi State Dismisses District Head, Suspends Another
The leadership shake-up in Kebbi State sees the removal of Muhammad-Sauwa as District Head of Sauwa, alongside a six-month suspension for Muhammad Bashir-Guluma, the District Head of Guluma. The announcement, disclosed by Mansir Shehu, Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, was disseminated to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state’s capital, over the weekend. According […]
Man United Bounce Back With Win Against Everton
Everton’s hopes were dashed at Old Trafford after conceding two first-half penalties, paving the way for Manchester United to reclaim their winning streak and reignite their Champions League aspirations in a decisive 2-0 triumph over the weekend. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford capitalized from the penalty spot, prolonging Everton’s dismal streak without a win in […]
Alake Calls For Peace, Unity To Foster National Growth
Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, revered as the Alake of Egbaland, has issued a heartfelt call for national cohesion, underscoring that without a collective spirit of cooperation and affection, the nation’s journey towards prosperity and development faces insurmountable hurdles. Addressing attendees on Friday, he delivered remarks during a ceremony dedicated to honoring the late Chief Tairu Olaleye, […]
Abandoned Maritime Academy Projects To Be Scrutinized By Reps
The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration has pledged to scrutinize every unfinished project left by contractors at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, situated in Oron, Akwa Ibom State. Additionally, the committee resolved to summon the leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) regarding the disbursement of the […]
3 Terrorists Eliminated In Sambisa Forest Raid, Army Reports
Nigerian Army forces eliminated three insurgents in a daring operation within the dense Sambisa forest of Borno State on Friday. Alongside the elimination of terrorist operatives, the troops dismantled multiple clandestine hideaways concealed within the expanse of Sambisa forest. Despite the military’s relentless pursuit, terrorists persist in maintaining their foothold within the forest, posing a […]
Indonesia Floods, Landslide Leave 10 Dead, 10 Missing
A local official disclosed on Saturday that a minimum of 10 individuals lost their lives, with another 10 individuals unaccounted for following flash floods and a landslide on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The deluge of rain sparked both floods and landslides, striking Pesisir Selatan regency in West Sumatra province, compelling approximately 46,000 residents to […]
US Condemns Zimbabwe Over Deportation Of Aid Workers
The government of the United States has lashed Zimbabwe of harassing, detaining and deporting several of its nationals who were in the country as aid workers. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) said government officials and contractors had been “verbally and physically” intimidated. They were there to “support civic participation, democratic institutions and human […]