The 2024 edition of the Confederation of African Football Awards ceremony is fast heralding the scenesThe prestigious gala, slated for Marrakech, Morocco, is poised to be graced by several of Africa’s finest footballing talentsNigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, has recently spoken about clinching the prize after his goal against Real Madrid Ademola Lookman has shared his … Read more
Sports have always been associated with passion, excitement and camaraderie for fans worldwide. The thrill that comes when the underdog performs beyond expectations, the last-minute victory and a close game makes the world of sports captivating. This short-lived adrenalin can, most of the time, go beyond just watching and cheering: it can transform into the … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has declined approval for the dismissal of an employee from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). On Tuesday, the Senate instructed the Corporation to reinstate Engr. Aniekan Paddy Ukpe, a former District Engineer, whose employment was terminated in March 2023. The Senate also mandated that the former District Engineer receive all due entitlements, … Read more
The Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos, under the leadership of Professor Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, has announced the appointments of Mrs. Henrietta Adebola Gbemisola Badejo and Dr. John Olusola Dada as the substantive Registrar and Bursar of the College, respectively. In a memo issued by the Acting Registrar of the College, Dr. … Read more
A Nigerian lady who shares a room with another lady shared the notices her roommate pasted on the doorFranchesca Odyssey said her roommate does not want anyone to make noise in her corner of the roomAlso, Franchesca said her roommate insists everyone must remove their slippers before entering her corner A Nigerian lady shared a … Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has officially approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government staff, following sustained pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government further assured workers that any outstanding pay differentials from November’s payment would be added to their December salaries. This development was announced … Read more
The Okuama community is in turmoil after 81-year-old treasurer Dennis Okugbaye died in military detentionProtests have escalated in Okuama, with residents demanding the release of detained leaders and the return of Oghoroko’s bodyHuman rights groups have condemned the prolonged detention of Okuama leaders without trial, calling it a violation of their rights Okuoma, Delta state … Read more
Health sector unions in Lagos State have commenced a three-day warning strike, citing the government’s failure to implement adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The strike, which began on December 11, involves major unions such as the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), … Read more
South Korean police announced on Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol’s office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gained ground. “The Special Investigation Team has conducted a raid on the presidential office, the National Police Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the National Assembly Security Service,” the unit stated … Read more
Former Nigerian bread seller-turned-model Olajumoke Orisaguna has returned to catwalking on the runwayA video of her strutting on the runway at a fashion show after her long break from the spotlight trended on social mediaOlajumoke’s walking steps raised mixed reactions from netizens, with several of them taunting her Nigerian former bread seller-turned-model Olajumoke Orisagunna has … Read more