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CATHOLIC BISHOPS CRITICIZE HIGH-LEVEL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA.

Catholic Bishops yesterday lamented over the high-level corruption in Nigeria and asked the government to improve the economy and address poverty to stem its tide. The Bishops also noted the mindless bloodletting and kidnapping in Imo State, which has had no peace in recent times. President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria CBCN, Most Rev. Lucuis Ugorji decried the high level of corruption in the country while delivering a sermon at […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024

National

FORMER COMMISSIONER ACCUSES NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE OF REFUSING TO USE THE NIN-SIM POLICY TO FIGHT INSECURITY.

A former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami has accused the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies of refusing to use the NIN-SIM policy to fight insecurity in the country. Pantami who was responding to a question from an X user who wondered why so much money was spent on the policy and yet insecurity has remained unabated, said the application of the policy has been […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU SETS UP PANEL TO PROBE SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMS.

President Bola Tinubu has set up a special panel on social investment programs. His spokesman Ajuri Ngelale revealed that the move was a sequel to President Tinubu’s suspension of the four programsunder the National Social Investment Programmes Agency NSIPA for six weeks asthe panel will be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The Special Presidential Panel is tasked with immediately undertaking a […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 2

Entertainment

VIN DIESEL FACES SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUITS FROM FORMER ASSISTANT.

United States US actor VIN DIESEL's former personal assistant ASTA JONASSONis suing him accusing him of sexual assault during the 2010 filming of FAST FIVE. A lawyer for the FAST & FURIOUS star whose real name is MARK SINCLAIR said his client denies the claim in its entirety. JONASSON claims in the lawsuit that the actor pinned her to a wall as he performed a sex act on himself, while […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Sports

NIgerian Forward RAFIU DUROSINMI SET TO JOIN BUNDESLIGA’S EINTRACHT FRANKFURT IN JANUARY.

It appears that Nigerian forward RAFIU DUROSINMI is poised to join the ranks of Bundesliga club EINTRACHT FRANKFURT come January. Reports indicate that VIKTORIA PLZEN, a Czech Republic-based team, has reached an agreement to transfer DUROSINMI to FRANKFURT for a reported fee of 9 million euros. If this deal goes through as planned, it would mark DUROSINMI as the joint-fourth most expensive signing in Frankfurt's history. The gears are already […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Sports

FULHAM TARGET JEROME AKOR IN JANAUARY TRANSFER WINDOW.

It seems that Premier League side FULHAM is eyeing a potential January transfer for Nigerian international and MONTPELLIER player, JEROME AKOR. Reports suggest that FULHAM has shown keen interest in bolstering its attacking lineup, particularly after the departure of ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC to AL HILAL in the Saudi league earlier in the year. Scouts from FULHAM have purportedly been dispatched to observe AKOR closely as they weigh their options for the […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Music Gist

SPOTIFY NAMES OLAMIDE AS MOST INFLUENTIAL STREET POP ARTIST.

The online streaming giant Spotify recently acknowledged Nigerian rapper and record executive OLAMIDE as the most influential street pop artist of his generation. In recognizing his pivotal role, Spotify highlighted his significant contribution to elevating Street Pop to a prominent position within mainstream music genres.BENEWAAH BOATENG, Spotify's editor for West Africa, shared this recognition in Lagos, emphasizing OLAMIDE's impact since his breakout with the hit single "ENI DURO." Boateng noted […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

News

ALEX OTTI TO INTRODUCE SPECIAL WELFARE PACKAGE IN THE STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN 2024.

Abia State Governor, ALEX OTTI, recently unveiled plans to implement a specialized welfare program within the state's healthcare system come 2024. During the inauguration of the inaugural Abia State Council on Health in UMUAHIA, themed “PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR THE NEW ABIA,” OTTI highlighted the significant impact of the 'JAPAsyndrome' on the health sector. This phenomenon sees health workers seeking better opportunities abroad, thereby straining […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

National

PORT HARCOURT REFINERY RECOMMENCES OPERATION.

Recent reports have brought to light the long-awaited initiation of operations at the PORT HARCOURT Refining Company (PHRC) Limited, a facility boasting a substantial combined capacity of 210,000 barrels per day. This news marks a significant milestone in the realm of oil production and refining. A video circulating online has captured a crucial moment: the refinery's flare, a telltale sign denoting the commencement of oil refining processes. This visual confirmation […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES 50% CUT IN COST OF INTER-STATE TRANSPORTATION.

President BOLA TINUBU has announced a 50% cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, DELE ALAKE who announced the development today, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also explained that air transportation was exempted as it was for privileged individuals, stressing that the initiative was a presidential […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

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