The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a mock accreditation exercise on November 6, ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024. The test will focus on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the ...

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s application for adjournment in a fresh charge against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, and two others until Nov. 14Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who appeared for the EFCC, ...

The Plateau State Command has apprehended a 23-year-old student of University of Jos, Ateh Idoko for operating a Yahoo Yahoo academy in Jos. Anthony, a resident of Agingi, Rukuba Road in Jos North local government area was said to have conspired with one Daniel Idoko, 23-year and ...

Twelve states of the federation are yet to implement the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 for teachers. Data from the National Union of Teachers showed that though some states implemented the 2019 minimum wage, it was not fully implemented for teachers at primary school ...

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, yesterday, raised the alarm that just like New York City in the United States of America, USA, Lagos State is gradually sinking due to climate change. Speaking yesterday at a Strategic Management ...

  Nigerians in the Diaspora would be able to get their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) before the end of this year. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this at a meeting with the Nigerian community in Washington DC yesterday ...

Florida mother sues Character.AI and Google after 14-year-old son allegedly became obsessed with AI chatbot. The mother of a teenage boy in the United States who took his own life is suing the maker of an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that she claims encouraged her son’s ...

Tyson Fury promises to be more focused ahead of the much-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Tyson Fury said he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their undisputed heavyweight champion of the world bout after losing his undefeated record to the ...

An outbreak of deadly E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least one death and ten hospitalizations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, with dozens more thought to be sick. While the health agency has released a food safety alert and ...

An advocate for the world’s ‘poor and exploited’, Gutierrez promoted ideals that revolutionised the Latin American church. Peruvian priest Gustavo Gutierrez, regarded as the father of Latin American liberation theology, has died aged 96. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lima, said ...

The first defence pact between the two nations comes as British government pushes a reset with Europe. The United Kingdom and Germany have signed off on a bilateral defence pact, with an eye on countering the growing security threat from Russia, among others. The deal, sealed on ...

The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised the “extraordinary” Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward scored a second-half hat-trick to help them fight back from ...

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade. Taiwan’s defence chief has warned that a Chinese blockade would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade after Beijing held military exercises to ...

Nigeria’s banking sector has long been a critical part of the nation’s economy, driving financial inclusion, business growth, and access to capital. Over the years, the sector has undergone significant reforms aimed at modernising operations, enhancing digital transactions, and aligning with ...

Nigeria, Africa, and indeed the world face a critical juncture. Energy systems are evolving remarkably, shifting from fossil fuel dominance to renewable sources, and this transition fundamentally reshapes economies and the environment. In this transformation, we are tasked with an essential ...

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to building a more responsive, inclusive, and efficient justice system for the benefit of all Lagosians, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. The deputy governor ...

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health and diplomatic intervention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gambaryan ...

Hezbollah confirmed Wednesday that Israel killed Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike, without saying when or where it happened. The announcement came a day after Israel said he was killed along with other ...

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed ...

Eating while watching movies or streaming shows can seem fun, and many people do it often. Whether it’s lunch at your desk or dinner in front of the TV, it’s a common habit, especially if you live alone and use your device for company. But this habit, ...

The Federal Aviation Administration published highly anticipated final regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles that it says will chart the path for the “air travel of the future.” The FAA says these “powered lift” vehicles will be the first completely new ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired at least five ministers, Daily Trust reports. This is the latest in line of the ongoing reforms by the president who has been under pressure to rejig his cabinet. Among the sacked ministers are Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, former Women Affairs Minister, and Prof ...

Samuel Chukwueze was delighted to contribute to AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge. Paulo Fonseca’s side defeated the Belgian Pro League champions 3-1 at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Chukwueze was introduced on the hour mark in place of Portugal international, Rafael ...

President Bola Tinubu has told Nigerian motorists to either buy petrol at N1000 or the compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200. The President said this during a meeting with the company’s executive on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. He also ...

By Seun Opejobi As the Nigerian political atmosphere starts drifting towards the 2027 presidential election, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been ...

 By John Owen Nwachukwu Dangote Refinery has approached the Abuja branch of the Federal High Court, seeking to annul the import licences granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Matrix Petroleum Services ...

WHEN Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as the governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state’s development, building on the achievements of his predecessors. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with landmark projects spread across ...

India and China have reached a deal to end a military standoff at their disputed frontier, four years after a deadly clash along their border in the western Himalayas plunged ties to their lowest point in decades. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told an Indian TV channel on ...

Israel and Hezbollah swap strikes as US secretary of state launches long-shot ceasefire plan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Israel in a bid to revive ceasefire talks to end the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Blinken’s arrival on Tuesday marks his 11th visit to the ...

Power outage grounds business activities Minister raises c’ttee to investigate grid collapse ‘Declare state of emergency in electricity sector’   By Faruk Shuaibu (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Ali R. Ali (Dutse), Amina Abdullahi (Yola), Mohammed I. Yaba (Kaduna), Umar Muhammed (Lafia), ...

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerian motorists can now choose between buying fuel at N1,000 per liter or opting for the more affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at N200 per Standard Cubic Meter. The president made this announcement during a meeting with executives of the ...

A former governor of Kano, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has decried the turn of events in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and said the agency should be proactive in its operations. Shekarau, who spoke on a television programme on Tuesday, said the operational tactics ...

The Kaduna State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated all Chairmen and Councillors-elect in the recently concluded Local Government Council Elections. In a statement on Monday, Salisu Tanko Wusono, Publicity Secretary of the chapter, said the triumph is significant ...

Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, is not impressed with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Frenchman is of the opinion that the goalkeeper is not good enough for the Blues and does not inspire confidence in his defense. Sanchez was in goal when Liverpool defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier ...

By Enahoro Iyemefokhai The authorities of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State said 21 persons died of Lassa fever between 2023 and March 2024 in the state. DAILY POST reports ...

By John Owen Nwachukwu Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday narrated how he revoked the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of some plots of land allocated to Julius Berger, in the Katampe District of Abuja. ...

  By Ogaga Ariemu Nine Northern states in Nigeria have been plunged into darkness as the National grid collapsed again. The President of Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Kunle Olubiyo disclosed in a statement ...

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have unveiled a new AI model called CHIEF (Clinical Histopathology Imaging Evaluation Foundation) that can diagnose and predict outcomes for multiple cancer types with remarkable accuracy. According to the study, CHIEF outperforms existing AI systems, ...

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Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in north Gaza since it laid siege to the area 17 days ago – 33 of them since dawn on Monday. “Genocide is unfolding on the ground,” said Al Jazeera’s Tarez Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza. “Civilians are trapped in their ...

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have summoned the acting National Chairman of the party, Amb Umar Damagum, the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu and others to a crucial meeting today (Tuesday). The meeting is ...

Following a protest by some Lagos parents over the increase in the boarding fees of the state’s model colleges, the Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Chairman of its House Committee on Education, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, to invite all the concerned stakeholders and ...

ABUJA – National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned school owners and other stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the Acting Director, Information and Public ...

Countries in Africa are becoming innovative by the day, with these innovations driving their economic growth and development. The continent is full of creativity, with several nations leading in technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.   ...

By Abdulrazaq Adebayo Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State was on Monday re-arraigned alongside his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, on a 14-count charge bordering on alleged stealing and mismanagement of N5.78 billion ...

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –A former lawmaker that represented Benue North East Senatorial District, Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam has blasted the Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum for poor performance.Senator Suswam who spoke in Makurdi during an ...

As of October 21, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, commonly referred to the black market, has reached N1,730 for 1 USD. This exchange rate is typically obtained from the most recent data provided by Bureau De Change ...

By Solomon Odeniyi The Nigerian Army on Sunday debunked reports circulating in the media that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Several reports originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist announcing the death of the Army ...