The Aliko Dangote Foundation, in partnership with the Kano State Government, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding on routine immunisation in the state. The Memorandum of Understanding was first signed in 2012, when the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Kano State Government, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation agreed to work together …
Serena Williams demonstrated that she has no intention of retiring from singles without a fight, defeating second seed Anett Kontaveit on another memorable night at the US Open. Williams, ranked 605th and turning 41 next month, stunned the Estonian in New York, winning 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2. The American, who recently announced her intention to retire following her home major, …
Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has stated that Nigerians appear to be confused about the state of the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja, during Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto’s 70th birthday celebration. “From what I’ve heard from the panellists, we appear to …
Former All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirants who were supposed to meet on Wednesday in Abuja did not show up. It was reported that the aspirants were scheduled to meet at Transcorp Hilton on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to brainstorm and come up with viable strategies to support the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Dr Nicolas Felix, one of …
A 21-year-old man was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS). Temple Samuel was apprehended while networking to sell his boss’s Lexus ES 330 car. Samuel revealed that he intended to use the proceeds of the sale to ‘japa,’ which is slang for travelling abroad in search of greener pastures. He was apprehended alongside three other …
The police in Delta State’s Agbarho Division have arrested Emeka Richard, a man who fled after allegedly burning his twin sons with a hot knife in the community. He was arrested on Wednesday evening after the incident was reported. He is being held at the police station and has yet to speak. Comrade Israel, Delta State Secretary of the Committee …
Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has advised Nigerians not to be divided over the All Progressives Congress’ Muslim-Muslim presidential candidate (APC). Obasa told Nigerians that a number of Asian leaders are not religious but have led their countries to great heights. The Speaker spoke at the Assembly’s 14th Annual Hijrah Lecture on Wednesday. He emphasised …
Due to the high cost to the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) should “abandon the current fuel subsidy policy.” Professor Adeola Festus Adenikinju, a member of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), revealed this at the most recent meeting in July. Despite current bottlenecks, the Nigerian government has assured …
By Haruna Salami At a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Environment on Wednesday, stakeholders from the National Biosafety Management Agency, the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), and All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN) vehemently opposed proposed amendments to the National Biosafety Act. Stakeholders believe that if the amendment is approved by the upper chamber, science and technology will …
Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran Nollywood actor, believes that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi is the solution to the country’s problems. According to reports, the actor revealed this during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, August 31st. When asked why Obi is pitching his tent with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who is seen as part of the country’s …
Dele Alake, Director of Strategic Communication for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has stated that he will not apologise to supporters of Peter Obi, former Anambra state governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, for recent comments he made about Obi ahead of the 2023 general elections. Alake, who was a guest on News Central TV, was …
The recent ban on foreign models and voice-over artists in Nigeria’s advertising space will save foreign currency for Nigerian media companies while also boosting homegrown advertising talent in the country. Segun Arinze, veteran actor and President of the Association of Voice Over Artists in Nigeria, revealed this in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. This comes after the Advertising Regulatory …
Rivers State Governor Nyelsom Wike accused some unnamed retired generals of threatening him with the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, if he did not do their biddings. Governor Wike, who did not name the ex-generals or the demands they made on him, vowed that he would not do anyone’s bidding except what would benefit the majority of Nigerians. This came as …
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving teachers’ value propositions in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Nigeria. Rt Hon Goodluck Opiah, Minister of State for Education, stated that plans were underway to introduce bursary payments to students studying in higher education institutions beginning in 2023. He spoke at the State House Banquet Hall, …
The Nigerian Academy of International Affairs has chastised political leaders for meeting outside the country ahead of the 2023 elections. In August, presidential candidates, governors, and party officials met in Dubai, France, and the United Kingdom. Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and …
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will double his weekly wage of £70,000 after dropping the biggest hint that he will extend his contract at the Emirates. According to talkSPORT, negotiations are still ongoing, but despite the interest of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United, the Gunners remain confident. When asked about his manager’s remarks, Saka responded, “Yes, I share his confidence.” …
Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet Union (Russia), has died. Gorbachev was reported to have died on Tuesday at a central hospital in Moscow, Russia. “Gorbachev died this evening after a serious and long illness,” the Moscow Central Clinical Hospital said late Tuesday. For his political contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 as a …
ENGIE Energy Access, one of Africa’s Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solution providers, has promoted ‘Demilade Oresanya to Global Marketing Manager. Prior to his promotion, Oresanya was Head of Marketing and Communications at ENGIE Energy Access Nigeria, where he oversaw the firm’s marketing, trade marketing, and corporate communications functions. He took over the former position in January 2022. According to the …
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has levelled a damning accusation against President Muhammadu Buhari and the federal government over the country’s ongoing insecurity. Ortom claimed that security operatives informed him that Buhari had directed them to leave the killer herdsmen alone. The Benue governor claimed in an interview with ICIR published on Monday that he received confidential information from …
Following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan’s references to the 1922 war and “despicable Greeks,” government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou responded that the Turkish leader “has chosen to distort history in order to serve his revisionist narrative.” “On the contrary, Greece has written history in its long history,” Oikonomou said. “When necessary, Greece knows exactly how to vigorously and effectively defend its …
