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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES MARCH 31ST AND APRIL 1ST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April,  public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of the Interior, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, on behalf of the Federal Government, made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, MAGDALENE AJANI, congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. TUNJI-OJO urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity […]

todayMarch 27, 2025

News

SUPER EAGLES’ SUFFER SETBACK FOLLOWING DRAW WITH ZIMBABWE

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Super Eagles, who had defeated Rwanda 2-0 last Friday had hoped to replicate that yesterday but ERIC CHELLE’S men were said to be wasteful in front of goals despite creating several chances. VICTOR OSIMHEN eventually put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute, heading home after fine combination play […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

Health

ENUGU GOVT CREATES AWARENESS ON HPV VACCINATION

The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has urged educational institutions, healthcare facilitators, NGOs, media houses, and other primary health stakeholders to join in the collective fight against cervical cancer through its campaign for Human Papilloma virus HPV vaccine. Director of Disease Control and Immunization of the agency, CHINELO NNADI, who made the remark during its one-day stakeholders' town hall meeting at the agency's head office in Enugu State, debunked speculations […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

Entertainment

REEKADO BANKS THREATENS TO EXPOSE SABOTEUR MUSIC INDUSTRY FIGURE

Popular singer, REEKADO BANKS has threatened to expose a saboteur of budding talents in the Nigerian music industry. BANKS, in a post on X described the mysterious figure as either “demonic or clueless”, adding that the person somehow manages to find the best talent whose careers he sabotages with poor decisions. His post sparked speculations that he was referring to a personality from his former label, Mavins Records, under whose watch he became a […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

National

ATIKU ABUBAKAR CALLS FOR URGENT RESTRUCTURING

Former Vice President, ATIKU ABUBAKARhas called for urgent restructuring in Nigeria, saying it is essential for citizens to fully enjoy the benefits of democracy. The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate emphasized the need for a strong movement to bring about change, warning that failure to act could lead to a situation where Nigerian children become strangers in their own land. He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and committed to protecting […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

Entertainment

Wizkid Commends Super Eagles’ Preparation for World Cup Qualifier Against Rwanda

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Wizkid has expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda in Kigali. Wizkid shared this on his X page yesterday, expressing his admiration for the new Super Eagles team under the new manager, Eric Chelle, who held his first training session with the team on Tuesday afternoon. The World Cup qualifying game is scheduled to take place tomorrow, […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

Entertainment

Hollywood Director Charged For Defrauding 11 Million Dollars From Netflix

A Hollywood director, Carl Erik Rinsch has been arrested and charged with misappropriating studio funds meant for a sci-fi series to purchase luxury cars, cryptocurrency, and high-end bedding for personal use. The 47 year old who is best known for the 2013 film, 47 Ronin, has been charged with federal fraud and money laundering related to 11 million dollars he was given by Netflix to create a series called, White […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

Sports

Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Group Opponent, Tunisia, Defeat Liberia 1-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles AFCON 2025 group opponent, Tunisia defeated Liberia 1-0 away in their Group H, match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Hazem Mastouri was the standout player for Tunisia, scoring in the fourth minute to secure all three points for his team. With the win, Tunisia remains in first place with 13 points, Liberia sits third with 7 points, while Namibia are in second place on eight points […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

Sports

Chelsea Reach Agreement with Sporting Lisbon to Sign Two Players.

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo in a joint deal worth up to 74.4 million euros. Sporting said the Premier League club have agreed to pay up to 52 million euros, including variable components, for the 17-year-old Quenda, who had attracted interest from Manchester United after being coached by Ruben Amorim at Sporting. Quenda, who has played as both a winger and […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

Foreign

70,000 South Africans Show Interest in Relocating to US After Offer to Afrikaner Community

About 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States after the US extended an offer to resettle individuals from the Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA said its website received tens of thousands of registrations from those seeking more information, adding that it has handed the list of interested individuals to the US embassy in Pretoria. U.S President, Donald Trump, had […]

todayMarch 20, 2025

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