Civil servants in Niger State to Commence Indefinite Strike Wednesday
Civil servants in Niger State, affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have unanimously decided to initiate an indefinite strike in order to communicate their grievances to the state government. Set to begin at 8 am on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the strike follows the state government’s inability to address the demands presented by the…
INTERVIEW: I Read Two Hours, Pray for 2 Hours, 40 Minutes Every Day – UNILAG Overall Best Master’s Student With 5.00/5.00 CGPA, Johnson Olabode Recounts Success Journey
Mr. Olabode Johnson, a graduate from Lagos State University in Nigeria, achieved a remarkable milestone by emerging as the overall best master’s student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, with a flawless CGPA of 5.00/5.00. Johnson was honored as the Best Graduating Student (MSc) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering during the 54th Convocation Ceremonies held…
It’s Now Difficult for Many Nigerians to Afford Beer—NB CEO
During the investor call held on Monday to discuss Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc’s 2023 results, Hans Essaadi, the Chief Executive Officer, remarked that the economic conditions in Nigeria have worsened to the point where citizens are unable to purchase beer. “It has been unprecedented year for our business in Nigeria. We saw a significant decline…
Lion Kills OAU Veterinary Worker During Feeding
The veterinary technologist overseeing the Zoological Garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, has tragically lost his life to a lion attack on the campus. The institution’s management, through its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, released a statement detailing that the incident occurred while Olawuyi was feeding the animals in…
Report Says Mbappe ‘Already Signed Contract’ with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain player, finalized an agreement two weeks ago that stipulates his transition to Real Madrid starting July 1st. According to a report from Spanish newspaper MARCA released on Monday, Mbappe has formally inked a 5-year deal with the Spanish club, confirming his move to the Bernabeu. This transfer saga surrounding the…
Resign Now if You’re Overwhelmed by Nigeria’s Problems – PDP Govs to Tinubu, APC
Governors affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu, to gracefully step down if it fails to rally Nigerians and all governmental bodies for sustainable solutions to the nation’s myriad challenges. The PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) emphasized that the suffering endured by Nigerians…
Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander, Two Fighters, Seven Others in Lebanon
In the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, an Israeli strike has claimed the lives of seven civilians, two combatants, and Ali al-Debs, the commander of Hezbollah. Since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, fire across the border has been exchanged almost daily between Israel, the country’s arch-enemy, and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah organization. The Israeli…
Lawmakers Reveal Plans to Stop Sports Betting in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has decided to end sports betting in the country and called on the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to enforce the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act of 2005. The decision came after Rep. Kelechi Nwogu introduced a motion during a session in Abuja on Thursday. Earlier reports from the News Agency of…
FBI Arrests Seven Nigerians Over $8 Million Romance Scams
On Valentine’s Day, a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, issued an indictment against seven defendants implicated in a romance scam that inflicted approximately $8 million in losses on victims across the United States and globally. This announcement marks a concerted effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, alongside law enforcement partners, to combat…
US Election 2024: I Prefer Joe Biden to Donald Trump in the White House—Russian President Putin Reveals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a preference for a Joe Biden presidency over Donald Trump ahead of the US election this November. He remarked that Biden is the more experienced and predictable candidate, a statement bound to draw attention. Before Trump’s initial presidential bid in 2016, Putin had lauded him as “outstanding and talented.”…