Israel-Palestine War: Nigeria Makes Case For Ceasefire, Peace
The federal government of Nigeria has made a strong case for a ceasefire hours after Gaza’s rulers Hamas launched a multi-pronged assault at dawn with thousands of rockets and ground, air and sea forces, attacking and infiltrating Israeli towns and kibbutz communities which has now seen Israeli forces respond heavily. Africa Today News, New York reports […]
My Experiment With Unity Schools Has Done Wonders – Gowon
Nigeria’s former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon has described the establishment of Federal Government Colleges widely known as Unity Schools during his time in government as a success. In the foreword He wrote for the ‘Coral Beads’, a new book published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Benin […]
FG Extends N-Power Enrolment Age To 40 Yrs, Effects Changes
Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the extension of the age limit for N-Power enrolment to 40 years under a restructured programme which will aim to capture five million youths in five years under the scheme. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the programm initially had its age bracket pegged from 18 to 35 […]
FG Set To Revive TradeMoni Scheme In November
The Federal Government announced the relaunch of the Tradermoni program in November, promising N50,000 to each beneficiary to beef up their business operations. The government’s interest-free loan scheme for traders, initiated in 2018 and inactive for a while, is on the brink of revival, as indicated by Mrs. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs […]
Arteta Applauds Arsenal’s ‘Special’ Win Against Man City
Mikel Arteta celebrated Arsenal’s “special” 1-0 victory against Manchester City, putting an end to an eight-year spell without a Premier League win over Pep Guardiola’s squad. Arsenal secured their first top-flight triumph over the treble champions since December 2015 when Gabriel Martinelli’s shot, deflected in the 86th minute, settled a tense contest at the Emirates […]
Israel-Gaza War Intensifies, Death Toll Now Above 1,000
Israel, shocked by the most lethal attack in five decades, declared a state of war against Hamas on Sunday as the death toll in the ongoing conflict climbed past 1,000, triggered by a massive surprise assault from Gaza by the Palestinian militant group. In response to a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas on Saturday, […]
Ajaokuta Steel Project: Tinubu Promises 500,000 Jobs
President Bola Tinubu announced on Sunday that the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, once abandoned, is now close to completion and has the potential to provide employment for 500,000 Nigerians when it becomes a designated free trade zone. Furthermore, the President assured that upon completion, he would fully utilize the capabilities of the Complex to stimulate foreign […]
No Evidence Links Naira Marley To Mohbad’s Passing – Counsel
The legal representative of Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has contested allegations tying the Marlians record label owner to the passing of one-time signee Mohbad, also recognised as Ilerioluwa Aloba. Mohbad’s passing on September 12, shrouded in uncertainty, has prompted a sequence of police inquiries and a coroner’s inquest. Speaking in a video chat with […]
Yoruba Language Now Part Of LASU’s General Nigeria Studies
Yoruba Language has been integrated into the General Nigeria Studies program at the Lagos State University of Education. The institution has said that this move is driven by the desire to promote and conserve the Yoruba Language within its student community. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, made this disclosure in Lagos on Sunday. […]
Egyptian Border Shooting Claims Two Lives Of Israeli Tourists
Tragedy struck in Alexandria, Egypt, on Sunday when two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide were killed in a shooting incident. This disclosure comes directly from the Israeli Foreign Ministry, which has additionally informed that another Israeli citizen was harmed in the attack. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has stated that the attack was perpetrated by […]
Airforce Chief Meets Foreign Attachés, Seeks Collaboration
Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has declared that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is fully committed to strengthening its relationships and fostering deeper defense alliances with allied nations. In his statement, it was highlighted that the NAF is ready to collaborate with friendly military forces worldwide in matters […]
Spokesman: 5,000 IPOB Members Killed By Security Forces
The Indigenous People of Biafra have declared their state of preparedness to initiate negotiations and engage in constructive dialogue with the Federal Government, seeking a peaceful Biafran separation from Nigeria, under the observation of the United Nations through a referendum. The outlawed pro-Biafran faction has asserted that the peaceful drive for Biafra’s sovereignty was initiated […]