The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has defended its prizes awarded to its top-performing students at the recent convocation ceremony, saying the awards, although meagre, were to recognise and reward academic excellence. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that one of the best graduating students in the just concluded convocation ceremony of UNIBEN was awarded the sum … Read more
Muhammad was the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales in 2023, overtaking Noah, with over 4,600 registrationsOlivia remained the top choice for baby girls, while pop culture influenced a rise in names like Sunday and WednesdayThe popularity of royal names such as George and Elizabeth continued to decline, reflecting ongoing trends Muhammad … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets and Special Duties has given the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) a seven-day ultimatum to submit complete documentation on all its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements. This directive was issued during a public hearing in Abuja, where the committee assessed the performance of the NRC’s PPP arrangements and concessions. … Read more
Angry Labour Party (LP) has announced plans to take legal action against five of its lawmakers in the House of Representatives who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is also planning a hall of shame for the defectors. The defected lawmakers include Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba … Read more
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington recently became a topic of ridicule after a mother disapproved of himA Nigerian girl used one of the singer’s lousy pictures as her WhatsApp DP, and her mum was irritated by it Following that, the elderly woman took to the family group to share different implications of what the rapper’s photo meant … Read more
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, has praised the standout performances of two of his players, Cole Palmer and Joao Felix, following the team’s 5-1 victory over Southampton on Wednesday. Both Cole Palmer and Joao Felix demonstrated exceptional creativity throughout the Premier League match, contributing significantly to Chelsea’s dominant display. Their ability to navigate the game with … Read more
A lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly, Dr Richard Edosa, has identified traditional institutions and churches as major contributors to maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria. Dr Edosa, a medical doctor by profession and member, representing (LP Oredo West), also highlighted lack of knowledge and medical quackery as significant factors driving the alarming … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed for the second reading, a bill seeking amendment to the Companies Income Tax Act to provide adequate security and guarantee for businesses and companies in relation to payment of minimum tax upon losses in each assessment year. Sponsored by the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, Hon. … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has reiterated its commitment to passing the controversial tax reform bills forwarded to the chamber by President Bola TinubuGodswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, announced the stands of the Upper Chamber on the controversial bills during plenary on Thursday, December 5According to Akpabio, the Senate cannot be intimidated by any external … Read more
The federal government has launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across the country. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said there was a need for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to address Nigeria’s vulnerabilities to disasters and climate change as well as build a safer and more resilient … Read more