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TRADE UNION CONGRESS KICKS AGAINST RECENT INCREASE IN PUMP PRICE OF PETROL

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.”  OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

National

BILL GATES TO INJECT $2.8BN INTO NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND AGRIC SECTORS

Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, BILL GATES has revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA at the Presidential Villa, GATES emphasized the need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. He underlined the importance of prioritising primary healthcare, urging Nigerian leaders […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

Music Gist

TEMS COUNTERS BUJU BATONS CLAIMS ON AFROBEAT

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has countered Jamaican reggae legend, Buju Banton’s claims that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time. TEMS noted that contrary to BANTON’S claims, afrobeats is a genre specifically for escapism. According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills.

todaySeptember 4, 2024

National

SOUTH AFRICA DENIES NIGERIA’S JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM VISA FOR 2024 FIBA

Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball players have been denied visas  by the South African Consulate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is billed to face Egypt at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket competition scheduled to hold in Pretoria yesterday but the development has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip. The  Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Committee of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF,  UGO UDEZUE, expressed disappointment, citing a lack of explanation for the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

National

NLC DEMANDS IMMEDIATE  REVERSAL OF FUEL PRICE

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians.  Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre).  Condemning the move in a statement, NLC President, JOE AJAERO, […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

News

PRESIDENT TINUBU ENGAGES CHINESE XI JINPING ON BILATERAL DEALS

President BOLA TINUBU yesterday met with his  Chinese counterpart,  XI JINPING, in Beijing, China, where he exchanged ideas on ways of strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of the citizens. The  Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, AJURI NGELALE, in a statement, said both leaders agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community collaboration with a shared future. On economic reforms in Nigeria, NGELALE said the President assured  that his administration remains committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

Entertainment

REMA DONATES 105 MILLION NAIRA TO A CHURCH IN BENIN

Afrobeats sensation, DIVINE IKUBOR, popularly known as REMA, has donated a total of 105 million naira to the Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, saying he only paid back the kindness shown to him and his family by the church.  The singer, who made the donation during a service he attended yesterday September 1, 2024, expressed gratitude to the church for its guidance and support, especially for coming through for his family after […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

News

LIVERPOOL DEFEAT MAN UTD TO MAINTAIN PERFECT SLOT START

Liverpool maintained their flawless start under new manager Arne Slot as they outclassed Manchester United at Old Trafford with a 3-0 win. They have barely missed a beat since SLOTreplaced JURGEN KLOPP, recording three straight Premier League wins now without conceding a goal. TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD had already had a goal disallowed for offside before LUIS DIAZ struck twice in quick succession just before the interval to put Liverpool in complete command. DIAZ headed home MOHAMED SALAH'Scross at the far post […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

News

ESPOLY HOLDS 5TH MATRICULATION CEREMONY

The Rector, Enugu State Polytechnic, ESPOLY, Iwollo, Rev. Fr. Professor NNAMDI NWANKWO has enjoined matriculating students of the institution to develop their skills and learn new ones, as this is the pathway towards achieving  self-reliance and economic prosperity.  FR. NWANKWO who gave this charge at the 2022/2023 and 2023/24 5th matriculation ceremony of new students, urged them to shun all forms of vices such as cultism, examination malpractice, extortion, hooliganism, stressing that the vision and philosophy of the […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024

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