By Tunde Rahman Today is President Bola Tinubu’s 72nd birthday. Instead of rolling out the drums to celebrate the day, the President directed there should be no celebration of any kind, including placing newspaper, radio or television advertorials in his honour. He urged anyone wishing to do ...

Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed Taiwo Awoniyi will be sidelined after another injury setback. Awoniyi only returned to action in February after missing out of action for around three months due to a groin problem. The forward missed Forest’s 1-1 draw at Luton Town ...

The top five banks have a shortfall of N1.5 trillion to meet the new minimum capital base announced yesterday by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN for international commercial banks. In a statement yesterday, the CBN unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, raising the minimum capital ...

The kidnapped Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, Segun Olatunji, on Thursday, recounted his ordeal at the Defence Intelligence Agency following his abduction by military men on March 15, 2024. Olatunji regained his freedom on Thursday after spending nearly two weeks ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Bello is a consummate professional with more than 25 years of work experience in consulting, banking, law enforcement, ...

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Dozens of worshippers died after a bus headed to an Easter conference apparently “lost control” and “plunged” off a cliff in South Africa’s Limpopo province on Thursday, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reported. The crash claimed the lives of 45 people and one person was ...

The 551 matriculating students of McPherson University have been charged to imbibe the godly values of the faith-based university and to also embrace academic and professional excellence. The university, on the occasion of its 12th matriculation ceremony on its campus in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun ...

Lara Adejoro The Federal Government has revealed that a national drug-resistant survey on Tuberculosis will be conducted this year to determine the actual burden of drug-resistant TB in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate on ...

Nationwide darkness hit Nigeria as the national grid collapsed for the fourth time in 2024 amid the Easter holidays. According to sources from electricity distribution companies in Nigeria, the grid collapsed around 4:30 pm on Thursday. Kunle Olubiyo, the president of Nigerian Consumer ...

As part of measures to ease the rising cost of commodities in the country, a N1.5 billion interest free revolving loan scheme has been instituted for all traders in Akwa Ibom state.Under the scheme, 500 million naira is earmarked for traders in each of the three senatorial districts of the ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500 Billion. Confirming this in Abuja, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Acting ...

A man has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection to the kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Christopher Bala in Magama town, Gumau Local Government Area of the state. New Telegraph reports that the victim who is the son of Gumau Division police officer, ASP ...

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Days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the nation’s financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday, unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for ...

Following its rehabilitation, the Federal Government says the Third Mainland Bridge will be fully opened within seven days of lane marking being completed. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this statement on Thursday when he led the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Works on an ...

Former Brazil international, Julio Baptista has backed former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to eventually take over at Manchester United. Man United are currently managed by Erik ten Hag, who is facing an uncertain future after a tough season. After finishing third last season, winning ...

Renowned Nigerian actors Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu have expressed heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming success of the viral anti-domestic violence video ‘Make We Halla’. The video, which has garnered widespread attention and praise since its release, tackles the pressing issue of ...

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a visionary leader, urging all to support the president in his quest to address the challenges facing the country. Senator Barau stated this, in a statement, by his Special Adviser on Media and ...

Agency A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has urged Nigerians to prioritise the habit of mental health assessment at least twice a year to ensure their mental well-being. The Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, Lagos, asserted in an interview with the News Agency of ...

Transvestite Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has shed more light on his journey to becoming a transgender. The controversial Internet personality disclosed that he started crossdressing as a marketing strategy while he was selling unisex clothes during his undergraduate days at the University of ...

Get ready for a thrilling April as Netflix unveils a captivating array of new releases, promising drama, action, and entertainment for all viewers. Kicking off the month on April 1st is the arrival of “Sherlock: Series 1-4,” a modern-day reboot of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective, ...

Ifebuche Madu, the founder of Afrikstabel, one of Africa’s leading textile manufacturers, has announced the establishment of a wastewater treatment plant which will ensure an environment free of dye toxins. She made this announcement known at the Circular Textile and Fashion Networking Session ...

  Following allegation of discrimination brought against a branch of KFC, a popular food outlet, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut down the place. His was made known by FAAN on Thursday in a statement signed by its Director, Public ...

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has sworn in a seven members of the State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC. The governor, while inaugurating the members on Thursday in Makurdi, tasked the Commission, which has Dr John Chen as its Chairman, to immediately begin processes for the ...

    Tigran Gambaryan, Binance head of financial crime compliance, has sued Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging violation of his fundamental rights. According to reports on February 28, Gambaryan was detained, alongside ...

Hundreds of patients in Benue State have benefited from free healthcare services during the 1st quarter of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) medical outreach programme. The programme titled ‘Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers (HIRD)’ was flagged off in Ukwu-Owukpa community ...

 The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger state government have announced a partnership to improve electricity supply to residents of the North-central state.  The initiative ...

The naira strengthened further on the parallel market on Wednesday, a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria raised the monetary policy rate again to curb inflation. Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in Abuja quoted the naira at between 1,280 and 1,300 per dollar on Wednesday afternoon as ...

By Williams Anuku President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council, PECC, and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce, EET. A statement issued to State House correspondents on Wednesday by the President’s ...

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) yesterday flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote who spoke at the flag off in Alausa noted that the gesture is part of the over one ...

The Osun state government has announced readiness to establish mobile courts to try Gender Based Violence GBV Cases. Governor, Ademola Adeleke made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja on Wednesday. While observing that women are pivotal to ...

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the Southeast on Wednesday cast a vote of confidence in Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who has been appointed the party’s coordinator in the zone. The leadership includes the National Vice Chairman (Southeast), Dr. Ijeomah ...

5 hours ago A UK government minister is on a collision course with the law over his refusal to reveal the sources of allegations that British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Johnny Mercer, Britain's minister for veterans, has said "multiple officers" told him about ...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, tasked wives of all 36 state governors to nominate one tertiary institution and 100 farmers in their states for intervention projects by the Renewed Hope Initiative. The 100 farmers would comprise 25 men and 75 women. This followed a ...

The Forum of aggrieved Lagos People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Candidates in the 2023 elections has instituted a suit against some party leaders, including Bode George, the party’s former deputy national chairman, over alleged anti-party activities. The group comprises 24 candidates who vied for ...

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has forwarded an additional 12 commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval. The letter containing the list of the nominees was on Wednesday addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji. The letter ...

Former Presidential Aide, Mr. Laolu Akande, is asking the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti and the Nigeria Labour Congress to all work together to save the party. Akande spoke in an interview on Channels TV’s Noon Politics. He expressed ...

From left to right; Uchenna Michael – Senior Manager Partnerships Showmax Nigeria, Arinola Shobande – Head of Marketing Showmax Nigeria, Oluwayemisi Ode – IMC & Public Relations Manager Infinix Nigeria, Opeyemi Adewunmi – Marketing Manager, Infinix Nigeria Infinix Nigeria, a leading ...

Uthman Salami Months after the Lagos State Government mandated all General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres in the state to provide free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women, the management of Ajeromi General Hospital in the Ajegunle Area of Lagos State detained a ...

An Ogun State Special Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Wednesday, sentenced a 22-year-old, Adewale Adenekan, to seven years in prison for belonging to a secret society. Adenekan, who resides at No. 3, Olaoluwa Close, Arigbanla Arigbajo in the Ifo ...

A six-month extension of service has been approved for the newly appointed Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Atang, by President Bola Tinubu. The approval of the extension was contained in a letter signed by Chidi Amadi, ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urging Christians and ...

Los Angeles FC  (LAFC) are reportedly close to sealing an agreement with AC Milan striker, Olivier Giroud, ahead of the summer transfer window.Giroud’s contract with Milan is set to run out this summer, and the plan is for him to sign with LAFC. Following Euro 2024, which takes place from June ...

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has left public relations professionals in the country with a task to serve as guardians of truth and national integration through effective communication in the face of a growing threat by purveyors of disinformation. The Vice ...

Finidi George’s Super Eagles men suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in an international friendly match played at the Grande Stade in Marrakech on Friday. Goals from El Bilal Touré and Kamory Doumbia on either side of the interval handed Mali a memorable win over Nigeria in ...

Traders participating in the official window appear to be banking on the local currency, the Naira strengthening further with volumes also rising steadily. Data available to BusinessDay show that on Tuesday $321.6m exchanged hands in 280 trades. The lowest rate quoted was N1,200/$ compared ...

Lionel Messi has said age will not play a factor in his decision to retire and that he will know when it is right to call time on his playing career as he will not be contributing as necessary to his team’s success. The Argentina captain, 36, has not given an indication as to when he will ...

In a bid to spotlight the creative minds shaping Africa’s music landscape, Go Africa Dot Radio proudly acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Omit ST, heralding him as one of the continent’s most polished producers. “With a string of acclaimed tracks under his belt, including “IMVULA” ...

Contrary to social media reports making the rounds on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), claiming that a US Dollar was exchanging for between N900 and N1,000 in Abuja on Wednesday, Bureau De Change (BDC) operators have debunked the claim as fake news. There have been viral posts on Facebook and ...