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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Oladiji, have charged Nigerian youths, students, and those in the Diaspora to emulate the general overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Professor Daniel Kolawole Olukoya. They said the eminent cleric’s … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decadeThe two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and have won countless trophiesLegendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini appeared to settle the endless debate with a unique remark Giorgio Chiellini has offered his perspective on the … Read more
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has surged by no less than 45.8 per cent in many parts of the country despite the federal government’s restriction on the export of the commodity. The persistent rise in the price of cooking gas is putting further financial strain on households, whose … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the government of President Bola Tinubu, stating his rejection of unfulfilled promises from previous administrations. Wike while speaking at the launch of the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road project, explained the importance of delivering on governmental commitments, underscoring the impact it has … Read more
CCTV footage shared by Aisha Yesufu shows the moment a Lagos-based activist, Dele Farotimi, was arrested by security operativesFarotimi, who retired from law practice in 2018 ‘to avoid bowing to corrupt judges’, is accused of defamation of character and cyberbullyingNigerians have been reacting to the opposition figure’s arrest, with some describing it as an “abduction” … Read more
Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, was arrested by Nigerian Police on defamation allegations Sowore condemned the arrest as a misuse of police resources, calling for Farotimi’s release and fairness in handling such casesThe arrest raises concerns over freedom of expression and potential misuse of the legal system Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have … Read more
Peter Obi called for public engagement and transparency in President Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, stressing the importance of thorough deliberationObi insisted on holding public hearings to gather diverse opinions and build trust in policymakingObi emphasised that public buy-in is crucial for reforms to succeed, warning that without trust, policies may fail Peter Obi, former presidential … Read more
Nathan Tella was the hero as his 69th minute strike earned holders Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the German Cup. Tella, who came on in the 61st minute, scored what was the winner 69th minute to end Bayern’s German Cup campaign. Bayern Munich had to play most parts of the game with … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its planned retirement of 1,000 staff, including directors and senior management, pending an investigation into the process and legality of the exercise. During Tuesday’s plenary, the lawmakers resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to scrutinize the planned retirement, which … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. He said South Africa had simplified … Read more