Advancing Nigeria: Transformative Governance – K.T. Anurukem
In her second distinguished presentation at the New York Learning Hub, Ms. Theodora Kelechi Anurukem, an alumna of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, with advanced qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership, Strategic Human Resource Management and Strategic Studies and Public Policy Implementation from New York Learning Hub, unveils a pivotal research paper. This work is a […]
No Plan To Increase Fuel Price, NNPCL Assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Wednesday, declared that there was no plan to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said in a statement that Nigerians should disregard rumours of a possible hike in petrol price. The oil firm further urged motorists […]
Jet Cleared To Land Before Collision, Says Japan Airline
Japanese authorities initiated an investigation on Wednesday into a perilously close encounter at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, where a coast guard plane and a passenger jet, greenlit for landing according to airline executives, narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision. Tragedy struck with the loss of five lives on the Coast Guard aircraft, but a timely evacuation down […]
International Manhunt: Turkey Apprehends 56 Wanted Suspects
The Turkish interior ministry and MIT intelligence service have made public a series of high-profile raids that took place in rapid succession in recent weeks. The Turkish interior ministry and MIT intelligence service announced the apprehension of over 200 individuals allegedly linked to jihadists from the Islamic State group, in two separate rounds of raids. […]
Jonathan: No Regrets In Supporting Diri’s Re-election Bid
Without any hint of regret, former President Goodluck Jonathan confidently stated that he owes no apologies to anyone for his unequivocal support and endorsement of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s re-election in the November 11, 2023, off-season governorship polls. Defending his decision, Jonathan argued that endorsing the governor was justified, pointing to the substantial support […]
Xavi Calls For Better Defense At Barcelona
Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, has urged his squad to fortify their defensive prowess in the year 2024 following a somewhat turbulent kickoff to the season. Ahead of their Thursday fixture against Las Palmas, the reigning Spanish champions are in fourth place, trailing the league leaders Real Madrid and Girona by seven points. Barca secured […]
Gunmen’s Attack: Four Killed In Nasarawa Supermarket Raid
Tragedy struck on Tuesday as at least four individuals lost their lives in a local supermarket in Nasarawa State’s Karu Local Government Area, following a raid by suspected robbers. Wisfom Supermarket bore witness to a horrifying incident as gunmen stormed in around 8:45 pm, opening fire on customers and, regrettably, causing the deaths of three […]
Falana Disputes Notion On Nigerians Right To Bear Arms
Femi Falana (SAN), a prominent human rights advocate, has criticized Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, for his opposition to citizens holding arms, arguing that it is incorrect to state that Nigerians are not entitled to bear arms. This comment was made in response to the well-coordinated attacks on Plateau State that […]
Hisbah Nabs Trio With Truckload Of Beer In Kano
Kano State’s Hisbah Board, responsible for Shariah policing, announced the arrest of a heavy truck driver and two individuals for smuggling over 24,000 bottles of beer into the state. According to the board, the owner of the goods fled during the operation and unsuccessfully attempted to bribe its personnel, who firmly resisted. Describing his ordeal, […]
Magnus Abe Finally Returns To APC From SDP
Senator Magnus Abe, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Magnus Abe, who exited the party amidst the fervor of the 2023 political landscape, expressed his return to the APC as a commitment to supporting the commendable efforts of President […]
Controversial Gaza Post: Atal, Algerian Footballer, Convicted
A French court on Wednesday issued an eight-month suspended sentence to Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal for inciting religious hatred in a social media post addressing the Gaza conflict. The Nice criminal court has ruled that the 27-year-old defender, currently with Ligue 1 side Nice, is obligated to pay a 45,000 euros ($49,000) fine. This […]
Malawian Star Confirmed As World’s Top Female Goalscorer
Malawian talented footballer Temwa Chawinga has been named 2023’s top female goalscorer, beating huge names like Australia’s Sam Kerr and Germany’s Alexandra Popp to nick the award. Africa Today News, New York reports that Chawinga cliched the award on Monday from the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). According to IFFHS, Chawinga scored […]