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MINISTER OF JUSTICE TO REVIEW LAW PUNISHING SUICIDE ATTEMPTS.

The Attorney General of the Federation AGF, and Minister of Justice, LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN, has promised a review of the law punishing suicide attempts. FAGBEMI pledged when he received a delegation from the ASIDO Foundation, a non-governmental organization promoting mental health advocacy and reforms to improve awareness, reduce stigma and discrimination,and empower persons with mental disorders and their families. The AGF said health is one of the priority areas of the administration of President BOLA TINUBU, adding that the law is something theyhave to take a second look at, especially where it is established that the offenders […]

todayMay 6, 2024

National

VICE PRESIDENT DEPARTS FOR UNITED STATES FOR US-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT.

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has departed Abuja for DALLAS, United States of America, to represent President BOLA TINUBU at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, STANLEY NKWOCHAyesterday said his principal will join other political and business leaders across Africa, the United States of America, and beyond for the summit featuring high-level dialogues, networking business sessions, and the plenary. Apart from the summit plenary, SHETTIMA is expected to speak at the Roundtable on African Infrastructure Investment with a focus on impact and returns and […]

todayMay 6, 2024

Entertainment

TWO NIGERIAN ACTORS TO BE PART OF THE LION KING PREQUEL.

Nigerian actors THEO SOMOLU and FOLAKE OLOWOFOYEKU will be part of a prequel to the Disney classic movie THE LION KING, titled MUFASA, which delves into the origin story of Simba’s father. OLOWOFOYEKU brings a wealth of experience to the project with captivating performances in both movies and television series, including her role in the ongoing popular sitcom, BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA, DEATH RACE 2050, FEMALE FIGHT CLUB, and the epic adventure, 10,000 A.D. SOMOLU also contributes his knowledge from previous projects, such as the children's television program Mighty Express, and Baggio: The Divine Ponytail. MUFASA which will hit the cinemas on December 20, 2024, will explore the circumstances that […]

todayMay 2, 2024

News

BORUSSIA DORTMUND EARNS FIRST-LEG WIN AGAINST PSG IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL.

German Striker NICLAS FULLKRUG scored a brilliant first-half winner as BORUSSIA DORTMUND beat PARIS ST-GERMAIN 1-0 in a frantic first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the SIGNAL IDUNA park. FULLKRUG used his right foot to expertly bring down a long ball from NICO SCHLOTTERBECK before hammering home with his left foot to give Dortmund a 36th-minute lead. After a poor first half, PSG missed several chances to equalize in the second, with KYLIAN MBAPPE curling a trademark effort off the inside of the post before ACHRAF HAKIMI struck the woodwork moments later. FULLKRUG should have scored a second after great work down the right flank from on-loan MANCHESTER UNITED winger JADON […]

todayMay 2, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU WISHES NIGERIAN WORKERS HAPPY MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS.

President BOLA TINUBU has told Nigerian workers that an upward review of the minimum living wage is forthcoming, lauding them for their hard work and fidelity to the nation’s progress. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity AJURI NGELALE whodisclosed this in a statement yesterdaycommemorating this year’s Worker’s Daystressed that worker’s welfare remains a priority to TINUBU’s government. The President affirmed that his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programs, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review. He assured Nigerian workers of […]

todayMay 2, 2024

Entertainment

HALAAND UNVEILED AS A CHARACTER IN CLASH OF CLANS GAME

One of the world's most popular mobile gamesCLASH OF CLANS has unveiled a surprise new character in the person of MANCHESTER CITY Striker ERLING HAALAND. Developer SUPERCELL said an animated version of HAALAND will become the Barbarian King in the game and from today players will be able to recruit HAALAND to join them, or try to ruin his village. HAALAND, a long-time fan of Clash of Clans, said becoming a playable character was cool. The fantasy video game sees players battle to build their own village and launch raids on others to seek more power and has been […]

todayMay 1, 2024 1

Economy

ENUGU STATE IPMAN FAULTS NNPC FOR SCARCITY OF FUEL.

The Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN in Enugu state CHINEDU ANYASO says the scarcity in supply of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol within major cities in Nigeria, is solely the responsibility of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC. CHINEDU, who appeared yesterday on the URBAN RADIO political program THE PARLIAMENT reiterated that the availability of fuel is determined by NNPC. He further noted that marketers can only sell when petrol is made available by the NNPC, adding that there is no operational refinery within the country.  A Developmental Scientist CHIGOZIE ANARODO who also featured as a guest on the program noted that the federal government needs to be […]

todayMay 1, 2024

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES PORT HARCOURT-ABA RAIL LINE.

The Minister of Transportation SAID ALKALIyesterday inaugurated commercial train operations along the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line for public use. ALKALI during the inauguration launched commercial services along the 62-kilometre Port-Harcourt-Aba corridor and indicated that the event was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to boost trade, improve mobility, and ensure connectivity between southern and northeastern Nigeria. The Minister said the rehabilitation project was contracted to China Civil Engineering and Construction Company by the Federal Ministry of Transportation with an expected completion time of 36 months. He said the commencement of operations […]

todayMay 1, 2024

News

VINICIUS JUNIOR STARS IN REAL MADRID’S DRAW AT ALLIANZ ARENA

Brazilian winger VINICIUS JUNIOR scored a late penalty to earn REAL MADRID a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at BAYERN MUNICH. The Brazilian forward gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the first half after BAYERN had dominated the opening 20 minutes, with LEROY SANE denied inside 60 seconds by goalkeeper ANDRIY LUNIN. But SANE sparked the hosts into life early in the second half, beating LUNIN at his near post with a piledriver before HARRY KANE slotted home from the penalty spot to complete the four-minute […]

todayMay 1, 2024

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