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Economy

Minister Uche Nnaji Highlights Tinubu’s Vision for Nigeria, Criticizes Enugu’s 2025 Budget as Unrealistic

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is focused and determined to better the fortunes of the country. Nnaji, who stated this in his country home, Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state during a get-together for the chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in the state, described President Tinubu as a leader, who is trying to rejig the country and rebuild what had been ruined, while at the […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

Politics

Rabiu Kwankwaso Denies Signing Power Sharing Agreement With Obi and Atiku.

The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described as completely false, a purported agreement with the presidential candidate of the  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, that, he, Kwankwaso, had agreed to ruling Nigeria for four years, while  Atiku will rule for four years, and Obi will rule for eight years. Kwankwaso, who vehemently denied the agreement in a recent interview with a reputable international media organization, […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

Economy

President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over Restarting of Operations at Warri Refinery.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight about the re-opening of the Warri refinery after years of rehabilitation. Earlier, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, yesterday announced that the 125,000 barrel per day Warri Refinery has restarted operation. Reacting, president Tinubu through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga described the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company as another significant achievement in 2024 which he said has reinforced Nigerians' hope and confidence in his administration. Tinubu […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

News

GOVERNOR ADELEKE DIRECTS RELEASE OF 53 CONVICTS IN OSUN STATE

Governor ADEMOLA ADELEKE has pardoned and released 53 convicts serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service, including Segun Olowookere who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, OLAWALE RASHEED said his actions were in line with the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. He said the claim that Olowookere and his accomplice got a death sentence for stealing a fowl , which went viral on social media was wrong but clarified that they were convicted for […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

News

FULHAM DEFEAT CHELSEA 2-1 TO END THEIR EPL TITLE HOPES

Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. Substitutes Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz shocked the Blues to secure Fulham’s first away win at their west London rivals since 1979.  Defeat leaves second-placed Chelsea still four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand over their nearest challengers, starting with the visit of Leicester later yesterday.  Victory lifts […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISMISSES NIGER’S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST NIGERIA

The Federal Government has described as baseless and unfounded,  the allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General ABDOURA-HAMANE TCHIANI, claiming conspiracy between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. Recall that the Niger Republic Government had alleged the establishment of a so-called Laku-rawa terrorist headquarters in Sokoto State, purportedly orchestrated by Nigeria in collaboration with France, to destroy their country It also alleged that the Nigeria government sought to sabotage Niger’s pipelines and agriculture among other allegations. However, […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

News

ENUGU COMMISSIONER OF POLICE REAFFIRMS BAN ON FIREWORKS

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, KANAYO UZUEGBU, has reaffirmed the ban on the sale and unauthorized use of fireworks, commonly known as “knockouts”, “bangers”, or “crackers”, during this festive season.  A statement by the police public relations officer in the state, DANIEL NDUKWErevealed that the prohibition was designed to prevent criminals from exploiting fireworks to commit crimes, reduce public panic, and mitigate risks to lives and property. Consequently, KANAYO warned businesses and individuals engaged in the sale and use of fireworks to desist immediately and also called on parents […]

todayDecember 17, 2024

News

LOOKMAN WINS CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

It was all win for Nigeria last night as  Super Eagles winger, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, scooped the CAF Footballer of the Year for at Marrakech, Morocco. LOOKMAN was announced as the winner at an elaborate event, beating off competitions from Ivory Coast’s SIMON ADINGRA and PSG’s ACHRAF HAKIMI, Guinea striker SERHOU GUIRASSY and South Africa goalkeeper RONWEN WILLIAMS, to take home the award. Similarly, Super Falcons star,  CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE has won the Goalkeeper of the Year at the CAF Awards 2024, winning it for the second successive year after her last year victory. The Paris FC of France goalkeeper […]

todayDecember 17, 2024

Entertainment

COMEDIAN BOVI KICKS AGAINST BEATING CHILDREN AS A WAY OF CORRECTION

Nigerian stand-up comedian BOVI UGBOMAsays he’s not in support of beating children as a way of correction. The comedian in a recent podcast, emphasized that children don’t deserve to be beaten regardless of their offence. He  also criticized the practice of senior students punishing junior colleagues in primary and secondary schools, stressing that no child should be given authority over another child in the name of ‘senior student.

todayDecember 17, 2024

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