Super Falcons Clinch Paris 2024 Olympics Ticket
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have booked their ticket for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France after playing a goalless draw with the Bayana Bayana of South Africa in the second leg of the qualifiers of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Pretoria. The Super Falcons completed a glorious return to the Women’s Olympic […]
It’s Time To Restructure Nigeria — Obasanjo Declares
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind the need to restructure Nigeria, warning that the preponderance of wrong systems of administration is bad for the governance of any country. Obasanjo made this known while speaking in Enugu, yesterday during the public presentation of the book ‘In Brotherhood We Stand: A […]
Medical Residency Training Bill: Gov Diri Stamp Its Approval
Governor Douye Diri has officially enacted the Medical Residency Training Law 2024, placing Bayelsa State at the forefront as the pioneer state in Nigeria to adopt this progressive legislation aimed at empowering resident doctors. The executive proposal forwarded to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly includes provisions for financial assistance tailored to enable resident doctors […]
South-South Leaders Slam Atiku’s Comment On Proposed Policy
Stakeholders from the southern regions have criticized former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for his remarks regarding the development of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Allegedly, Atiku had raised concerns regarding the government’s rationale behind commencing the coastal projects. Asuquo Akpan, leading the Crystal United Club in Uyo, and former presidential aide, […]
Air Peace Debunks: No Passenger Left Abandoned At Gatwick
Air Peace, a Nigerian carrier, has refuted allegations suggesting that it left passengers stranded at Gatwick Airport in London on April 8, 2024, and closed its check-in counter prematurely due to overbooking concerns. Addressing a video shared on social media levying the accusation, the airline vehemently refuted the claim, characterizing it as baseless and insinuating […]
Simon Harris, 37, Becomes Ireland’s Youngest Prime Minister
Simon Harris made history on Tuesday by assuming the mantle of Ireland‘s youngest-ever prime minister, promising to inject the leadership with a dose of renewed vigor, though cognizant of the looming electoral challenges on the horizon. At 37 years old, Harris steps into the shoes of Leo Varadkar, who unexpectedly resigned last month, citing a […]
Astronomy Society: No Solar Eclipse Observed In Nigeria
The Astronomy Society of Nigeria (ASN) contradicted assertions suggesting that Monday’s solar eclipse, visible in sections of America, occurred concurrently in Nigeria. Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, President of the ASN, informed the press that the assertion was erroneous. “Solar eclipses take place during the day; unlike lunar eclipses that occur at night, the path of the […]
US Ships Confiscated Iranian Weapons, Ammunition To Ukraine
In a statement on Tuesday, the US military revealed its transfer of small arms and ammunition to Ukraine, intercepted en route from Iranian forces to rebels backed by Tehran in Yemen. The recent transfer, occurring amidst Ukraine’s pressing ammunition scarcity and GOP lawmakers obstructing fresh aid, sought to mitigate the crisis. Nonetheless, it fails to […]
Biden Deems Trump As Top Threat To US Democratic Values
President Joe Biden asserted in an interview aired Tuesday on the primary US Spanish-language TV network that his Republican opponent, Donald Trump, poses a paramount danger to American democracy. Queried by Univision while seated in the iconic Oval Office about the chief menace to liberty and democracy domestically, Biden promptly singled out “Donald Trump. Without […]
FG Evacuates 138 Nigerian Migrants From Libya
A convoy of Nigerian irregular migrants, totaling a minimum of 138 persons, was set to return from Libya on Tuesday, following the Federal Government’s intervention to facilitate their evacuation and journey home. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by Ambassador Kabiru Musa, who currently holds the position of Chargé D’Affaires En Titre at […]
Edo Assembly Leader Exposes Why Shaibu Was Impeached
Charity Aiguobarueghian, the Majority Leader in the Edo State House of Assembly, has elaborated on the reasons behind the impeachment of the former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. During her virtual appearance on Channels Television Morning Brief today, Aiguobarueghian asserted that Shaibu’s impeachment stemmed from his revelation of the state’s security and financial concerns. […]
EFCC To Investigate Eight Suspected Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom
The Uyo branch of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed its ongoing probe into eight individuals detained on suspicion of oil theft. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated in a press release on Tuesday that the detained individuals were reportedly involved in the sale of petroleum goods without proper licensing. As a reminder, […]