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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR NIMASA.

President BOLA TINUBU has approved the appointment of DAYO MOBEREOLA to serve as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety AgencyNIMASA for a renewable term of four yearsfollowing the exit of BASHIR JAMOH, whose tenure recently expired.  MOBEREOLA’s selection was disclosed yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President of Media & Publicity AJURI NGELALE.  He holds a Ph.D., and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom and he is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, in England, and a fellow of the same institute in Nigeria.

todayMarch 13, 2024

Sports

DAVID RAYA SAVES TWO PENALTIES TO SEND ARSENAL INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS

Spanish keeper DAVID RAYA was the hero, saving two spot-kicks as ARSENAL beat PORTO 4-2 on penalties to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years after their last-16 tie ended 1-1 on aggregate. Belgian forward LEANDRO TROSSARD, in for the injured GABRIEL MARTINELLI on the left-hand side of Arsenal's attack, even the tie after the scoring four minutes before half-time with a low finish into the far corner after being found by MARTIN ODEGAARD'S delightful, disguised pass. However, after ODEGAARD saw an effort controversially ruled out by referee CLEMENT TURPIN midway through the second half, […]

todayMarch 13, 2024

Entertainment

KANYE WEST’S DAUGHTER, NORTH ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM.

KANYE WEST and KIM KARDASHIAN's10-year-old daughter NORTH WEST has announced a debut album ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DROPOUT at her dad’sVULTURES 2 listening party in PHOENIX,Arizona. The news has generated massive reactions on social media where users are concerned that the 10-year-old might be serious about ditching the classroom for the studio. NORTH WEST already has some musical experience as she made a guest appearance on KANYE's latest album VULTURES 1 with her appearance on TALKING alongside her father and TY Dolla $ign earning her a Billboard Hot 100 debut. The young reality TV star and artist stole the show at the parked-up FOOT PRINT […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Economy

ENUGU INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR TO HOLDS IN APRIL.

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, ECCIMA has announced that the 35th International Trade Faire, 2024, will be held from Friday, 5th to Monday, 15th April 2024, with both local and international companies declaring interest in participating. The President of ECCIMA, ODEIGA JIDEONWO who made this known during the Chamber’s 1st Quarter Press Briefing and the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair Publicity Launch at ECCIMA house, Enugu said the fair will focus more on the Agricultural Sector as it remains a critical sector toward diversification. Speaking on the level of preparedness JIDEONWO said the fair which is expected to […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Foreign

UNITED KINGDOM BANS HEALTH WORKERS FROM BRINGING DEPENDANTS.

The United Kingdom UK has banned Health and Care Workers from bringing dependants to the country. This was made known by the UK Home Office via its official X handle yesterday as part of its plan to reduce migration into the country, adding that overseas care workers brought an estimated 120,000 dependants to the UK in the year ending September 23. It would be recalled that the Home Office of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, Jan 2, announced the commencement of the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Entertainment

CILLIAN MURPHY WINS BEST ACTOR AT THE OSCARS

CILLIAN MURPHY has become the first Irish-born winner of the BEST ACTOR award, as OPPENHEIMER swept the OSCARS withseven prizes overall, while POOR THINGStook four including BEST ACTRESS forEMMA STONE and THE ZONE OF INTEREST got two.  The film dominated proceedings, winning BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR for CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, and BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR for ROBERT DOWNEY JR.  The PEAKY BLINDER star was named best leading actor for his acclaimed portrayal of theoretical physicist J ROBERT OPPENHEIMER.  MURPHY who said he was overwhelmed to have won, thanked NOLAN and producer EMMA THOMAS for the wildest, most exhilarating, most creatively satisfying journey they took him.

todayMarch 11, 2024

Sports

MANCHESTER CITY HOLDS LIVERPOOL TO A DRAW AT ANFIELD

Manchester City survived a second-half bombardment from Liverpool to hold on for a 1-1 draw in an electrifying encounter at Anfield which leaves Arsenal top of the Premier League. The final Premier League meeting between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola lived up to its billing as the injury-hit hosts roared back from John Stones’ clever first-half opener from a corner. Alexis Mac Allister scored the leveler from the penalty spot early in the second period after Ederson had wiped out Darwin Nunez from Nathan Ake’s poor back pass, injuring himself in the process. Klopp's side, with Mohamed Salah, only fit enough to feature as a substitute, had […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO LAUNCH STUDENT LOAN SCHEME ON THURSDAY.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday launch the Student Loan Scheme. Ngelale in a television interview yesterdaysaid his principal will launch the historic National Student Loan Programme as a major form of obligation reduction for Nigerians and families and young people at a time when Nigerians are feeling the pinch.  On June 12, 2023, Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, into law aimed at enabling students to access interest-free loans for educational purposes.

todayMarch 11, 2024

SpotLight

URBAN SPOTLIGHT: MID3

Introducing MID3: A Rising Star in Nigeria's Afro-Fusion Scene. Born and raised in Nigeria, MID3 embodies the rich tapestry of Afro-fusion music, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of genres and cultural influences. From a young age, MID3's passion for music was ignited by the melodies of legends like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, and Lagbaja, whose distinctive styles left an indelible mark on his musical journey. A Fusion of Influences MID3's musical style is a fusion of rap, Apala, jazz, […]

todayMarch 8, 2024

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