Blog sidebar

Background

National

PRESIDENCY TAKES LEGAL STEPS TO RECOVER THREE SEIZED PRESIDENTIAL JETS IN FRANCE

The Nigerian government, through the National Security Adviser, NSA alongside Attorney General of the Federation and minister of Justice has initiated both diplomatic and legal actions to recover three presidential aircraft seized in France over outstanding debts. The presidency had earlier raised concerns about an attempt by a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to seize Nigeria’s presidential jets undergoing routine maintenance in France.  Reports had suggested that the […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

Uncategorized

RONALDO SETS ANOTHER RECORD IN SAUDI ARABIAN LEAGUE 

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2024/2025 season as they beat Al Taawoun 2-0 in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final yesterday. The Portuguese international doubled their lead after Ayman Ahmed opened the scoring in the eighth minute, and later, he struck again inside the area, finishing off a cutback from Sultan Al Ghanam. With the goal, Ronaldo became the first player in recorded football history […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

News

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUNAL SACKS ENUGU LAWMAKER.

The House of Representatives tribunal has sacked the member representing Igboeze Northand Udenu federal constituency, SIMON ATIGWE, and declared DENNIS AGBO of the Labour Party,  the authentic winner of the rerun election. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared ATIGWE of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the winner of the re-run election held on February 3rd, 2024, revealing that the PDP candidate polled 23,863 votes to defeat AGBO who […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

National

PRESIDENCY APPROVES IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPORT DUTY WAIVER ON FOOD ITEMS.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a Zero Percent Duty Rate, and Value Added Tax, VAT, exemption on selected basic food items.  Spokesperson of Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement yesterday, said the presidential approval was communicated through the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun.  The Customs spokesman, remarked that the policy which took effect from 15th July 2024 […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

News

MOURINHO’S FENERBACHE TEAM KNOCKED OUT OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 

Lille secured a spot in the Champions League play-offs yesterday at the expense of José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, thanks to a Jonathan David penalty in extra time that clinched a 3-2 aggregate victory in Istanbul. Fenerbahce lost the first leg 2-1 last week and looked to be going out until Bafode Diakite’s late own goal sent the match to extra time.  Though Lille's substitute Aissa Mandi was sent off on his […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

Entertainment

DON JAZZY FEATURES IN D’BANJ’S FORTHCOMING ALBUM

Nigerian music star, D’BANJ is set to release a  new album, titled the Entertainer D’Sequel, on  August 16.  In a newly released trailer, D’BANJ features an all-star cast, including Chief Executive of Mavin Records’ DON JAZZY, Nollywood actor, GIDEON OKEKE, media personality JIMI AKINSOLA, and himself, while showcasing an interrogation scene.   Earlier this year, D’BANJ marked his 20th anniversary in the music industry with the release of his single “04” […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

National

ABIA ASSEMBLY SWEARS IN UZODIKE AS LAWMAKER, NINE MONTHS AFTER COURT VERDICT. 

The Abia House of Assembly has sworn in Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as lawmaker for Aba North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly.  Recall that a Lagos state court of appeal had on November 27, 2023 declared Uzodike, winner of the March 25, 2023 Abia state Assembly election and further ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Certificate of Return earlier issued to Destiny Nwagwu of the Labour […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

National

MINISTER OF SOLID MINERALS CLAIM PROTEST SPONSORS PLAN TO UNDERMINE NATION’S DEMOCRACY.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has alleged that sponsors of the End Bad Governance protest were plotting to undermine the nation’s democracy.   Alake stated this yesterday shortly after the Council of State meeting, which was attended by former Chief Justices of the Federation, former Presidents and past Heads of State, including Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari who were physically present while Yakubu Godwin and Abdulsalami Abubakar joined […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS 300 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS 

President BOLA TINUBU has signed into law a bill seeking a 300 percent increase in salaries and allowances for judicial officials.  A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, BASHEER LADO, said the development underscores president TINUBU’s prioritization of the welfare of Nigerian workers. LADO said the new Act prescribes salaries, allowances, and others, for Judicial Officers to reflect the changing realities and consequentially amend the provisions […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

Entertainment

POPULAR  SINGER REPORTEDLY BEATEN TO DEATH IN TANZANIA

Popular Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer, Mandojo has passed away in Dodoma after he was reportedly beaten to death after being mistaken for a thief. Mandojo's death was confirmed by his fellow artist, Soggy Doggy and Domo Kaya on their social media accounts, as they expressed shock over his sudden demise, praying that God grant him eternal rest. Fans equally took to social media to eulogize the Bongo Flava singer whose birthday is […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

0%