Lifestyle

“He has made a sacrificial exit for Nigeria” – Peller mourns Alaafin

Web News 24 April 2022 435 0

A lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency at the lower chamber of the National Assembly and the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable Shina Peller, has described the passing of a revered Yoruba traditional ruler, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi Continue Reading

News

Insurgency not about Religion, Ethnicity – President Buhari

Web News 20 April 2022 435 0

President Muhammadu Buhari , Wednesday in Abuja, said the Boko Haram insurgency has neither religious nor ethnic underpinning, and with adequate education, majority of Nigerians now know the truth. The President spoke when he received the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karin Khan, at State House, Abuja, saying that with concerted public Continue Reading

Politics

Nigeria will be productive If I’m voted for – Obi

Web News 20 April 2022 474 0

A presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has told party stakeholders in Enugu State that he will rescue Nigeria from its present economic challenges, if given an opportunity to lead the country. Obi, who stated this during meeting with state Executive members of the party, at the party secretariat in Enugu, lamented […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Easter: Gov. Abiodun Enjoins Christians to Pray for Nigeria

Web News 16 April 2022 445 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Christians in the state to pray for Ogun state and Nigeria during this Easter celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun  said Jesus had made greatest sacrifice and his resurrection should serve as an assurance that the country would surmount […]Continue Reading

Politics

Pray for Nigeria during Ramadan – Shina Peller

Web News 4 April 2022 972 0

A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Shina Peller has called on the Muslim faithful to leverage the holy month of Ramadan to pray for Nigeria. Peller made the call via his social media platforms whilst he was congratulating Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan.  He also observed that Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan Begins in Nigeria – Sultan

Web News 2 April 2022 561 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that 1443AH Ramadan will start in the country on Saturday, April 2. The NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, announced this on Friday in a broadcast. He said the new moon of Ramadan was sighted in different parts of the country and that […]Continue Reading

Sport

Eguavoen Steps Down as Super Eagles Head Coach

Web News 31 March 2022 547 0

Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen has stepped down following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A statement from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF says, the Federation has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment […]Continue Reading

Exceptional Africans News

Uncommon Surgical Feat By A Nigerian Doctor

Web News 31 March 2022 1721 0

In recent years, a number of Nigerians have projected the country in the limelight of the medical profession. These outstanding individuals have through hard work and dedication to duty, projected themselves and earned the respect of their contemporaries in countries of across the globe. These Nigerians have left indelible prints in the sands of time […]Continue Reading

Sport

Super Eagles Vs Black Stars: FG Declares Half Working Day For Civil Servants

Web News 29 March 2022 668 0

The Federal government has directed all offices to close by 1pm, on Tuesday, March 29. A circular issued by Permanent Secretary (Service Welfare Office) Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, says this is to mobilise Nigerians for the 2nd leg World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Nigeria at the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

IWD: Scholar Calls for Improved Celebration in 2023

Web News 8 March 2022 454 0

Coordinator of Education, Gender, Youth and Family Network says this year’s International Women Day Celebration has contributed to the self realisation, progress, and development of women in Nigeria. Professor Helen Bodunde in a Statement made available in Abeokuta noted that the day as celebrated in Ogun state by Men and Women was signifying that Nigerians are Continue Reading

Health

Nigeria Receives COVID-19 Vaccines, Solar Refrigerators From Japan

Web News 2 March 2022 483 0

Japanese government has donated over 859,600 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine and 175 Solar Direct Drive Refrigerators to the Federal government. The country made the donation to the National Primary Healthcare Development, NPHCDA in Abuja It’s been One year since the 1st arrival of covid19 vaccine to Nigeria, which was met with a lot of […]Continue Reading

Politics

“I’m Out To Become President Of Nigeria, No intimidation, No Blackmail Can Stop Me- Tinubu

Web News 20 February 2022 520 0

Former Lagos State Governor and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Bola Tinubu says he is determined to become the president of Nigeria as no intimidation or blackmail can stop him from pursuing his ambition. He stated this when he led his Presidential Campaign team to to pay homage to the new Olubadan at […]Continue Reading

Sport

Nigerian Sprinter, Okagbare banned for 10 years

Web News 18 February 2022 606 0

The disciplinary tribunal of the World Anti-doping agency has handed Nigeria’s track star, Blessing Okagbare, a 10- year ban for violating the doping rules. The AIU in the press release said the Nigerian 100/200m record holder has been provisionally suspended in 2022 after a sample collected from the 32 year old tested positive for human […]Continue Reading

Security

Woman Disguised as Teacher Abducts Five Children in Rivers

Web News 15 February 2022 448 0

Five children were abducted by a woman from their homes after she disguised as a teacher in the Rukpakulus axis of Eliozu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three children aged between 18-months and four years old were said to have been kidnapped from one family and two others snatched from another family. The mother of […]Continue Reading

News

Senate Approves Bill To Ease Retirees’ Access To Pension Funds

Web News 11 February 2022 854 0

The Senate has passed for second reading, the Pension Reform Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which seeks to make funds in the Retirement Savings Account under the Contributory Pension Scheme more easily accessible to retirees. The bill was sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, APC/Sokoto-North. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Wamakko […]Continue Reading

News

“We Will Continue To Stand , Fight For Justice As A Country” – President Buhari At AU

Web News 5 February 2022 468 0

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said Nigeria will continue to pursue peace and progress in Africa, and other parts of the world, by consistently pushing for justice, fairness and inclusiveness in global affairs. In a sideline meeting with the Prime Minister of Palestine, Mohammad Shtayyeh, at the ongoing African Union meetings, President […]Continue Reading

News

US Lifts Suspension on Drop Box Visa Applications in Nigeria

Web News 1 February 2022 620 0

The United States embassy in Nigeria has lifted the restriction on dropbox service or interview waiver for those renewing visas in the country. The interview waiver was suspended for Nigerian applicants in May 2019. Following the lifting of the suspension, applicants must now be applying to renew a visa in the same classification as their prior non-immigrant […]Continue Reading

Economy

Shelve Idea of Fuel Subsidy Removal Totally – MMPN Advises FG

Web News 1 February 2022 531 0

Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has called on the Federal Government to shelve totally the idea of fuel subsidy removal in the interest of the impoverished masses. This is contained in a communique issued in Ibadan by the Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of the monthly meeting of the Association held […]Continue Reading

Sport

Nigeria, Tunisia set for round of 16 clash

Web News 23 January 2022 450 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will clash Sunday night in the round of 16 of the ongoing 33rd  Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria and Tunisia are meeting for the sixth time at the Africa Cup of Nations, with four of the previous five matches being played in knock-out […]Continue Reading

Sport

Football Fans Club Of Nigeria Mourns Death Of Rasheed Balogun

Web News 21 January 2022 542 0

National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has sympathized with the family of late Shooting Stars Boss, Mr Rasheed Balogun, 3SC Family and the entire football fraternity over the shocking demise of the great football manager. Ambassador Ogunfunwa who expressed rude shock over the untimely demise of Ogun State Football technocrat, Continue Reading

News

FG Seeks Support Against Challenges Facing Nation’s Water System

Web News 21 January 2022 551 0

The Federal Ministry of water resources has identified an increased demand for water due to population growth as problems confronting the development and management of the nation’s water resources Permanent secretary, federal ministry of water resources, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack made this known in Ibadan at a southwest stakeholders engagement on the 2013 national water Continue Reading

Sport

AFCON Round of 16: Nigeria Faces Tunisia

Web News 20 January 2022 702 0

Nigeria will face Tunisia in one of the Round of 16 matches at the on going African Nations Cup in Cameroun. The fixture was revealed after the conclusion of the group stage of the competition. To reach this stage, the Super Eagles topped group D with 9 maximum points while Tunisia came third in group […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ijoba Apapo Seleri Lati Se Idasile Ebu Ifopo Esekuku L’agbegbe Niger/Delta

Web News 20 January 2022 886 0

  Ijoba apapo ti soo di mimo wi pe won yoo se idasile ebu ifopo esekuku meta otooto si okookan ati ipinle to n pese epo robi lagbegbe Niger/Delta. Alakoso keji foro ayika nile yi, Oloyo Sharon Keazor lo sipaya oro yi ninu atejade to fi sita nilu Abuja. O salaye wipe, awon ebu ifopo […]Continue Reading

Sport

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Makes It 6 Points from 2 Games

Web News 15 January 2022 638 0

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, as they defeated Sudan 3-1 in their second group D match.  The win which was their second in as many games will help them breathe easier going into the final group stage match against Guinea Bissau.  Samuel Chukwueze […]Continue Reading

News

Buhari Mourns Late Soun Of Ogbomosoland 

Web News 12 December 2021 1659 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, on the demise of the highly revered traditional ruler earlier on Sunday. In a condolence message by his Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, the President commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State as well as […]Continue Reading