< 1 mn read Eminem released a music video on Thursday for his song “Temporary,” dedicating the heartfelt track to his daughter, Hailie Jade, who recently announced her pregnancy. The video features a touching montage of moments shared between father and daughter, including a scene where Hailie presents Eminem with a blue jumper that reads “Grandpa 1.” In a […]
< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to honor the 2009 agreement reached with the union. Prof. Timothy Namo, the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, made this announcement during a news conference in Jos on Friday. Namo stated that following the […]
< 1 mn read Erik ten Hag is adamant he still has the backing of Manchester United’s hierarchy as the under-fire boss prepares for a crucial Premier League clash at Aston Villa. Just three months after signing a contract extension, Ten Hag is fighting to save his job following a troubled start to the season. Sunday’s dismal 3-0 home […]
< 1 mn read Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Lebanon for talks on Friday, demonstrating Iran’s solidarity with the Lebanese people. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, announced the visit in a post on X. Observers speculate that the discussions may center around the succession of the slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in […]
< 1 mn read A cross-section of Nigerian workers expressed growing frustration on Friday over the increasing cost of transportation, attributing it to the persistent rise in fuel prices. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria, they voiced concerns about the impact of high transportation costs on their finances and overall well-being. Mr. Anosike Godson, a dentist, […]
2 mn read The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has cautioned political merchants against meddling in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5. IPAC’s National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, emphasized the need for the elections to be conducted without interference during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday. In Port Harcourt, a protest involving members and supporters of various […]
2 mn read In a bid to improve waste management in Lagos, Tetra Pak and WeCyclers have launched a new scheme that rewards residents for recycling used beverage cartons (UBCs), aiming for a cleaner city and a boost to the local economy. The partnership was officially unveiled at a community event in Lagos Island, receiving an overwhelmingly positive […]
< 1 mn read Recovery efforts are underway in the Gbajibo River, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, following the tragic capsizing of a wooden boat carrying 300 passengers on Tuesday night. As of press time, the water marshals of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with the Nigeria State’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and […]
< 1 mn read The Naira appreciated yesterday to N1,685 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,700 per dollar on Monday. This positive trend was also reflected in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), where the Naira improved to N1,659.26 per dollar, down from N1,669.15 per dollar on Wednesday, marking a N9.89 appreciation. Data from the […]
2 mn read FCMB’s Managing Director, Yemisi Edun, has emphasized the importance of bank recapitalization in addressing Nigeria’s significant shortfall in private sector-led credit. Currently, domestic lending to the sector stands at just 13% of GDP, significantly lower than the global average, which often approaches 80% for larger economies. Industry experts note that the low level of private […]
2 mn read The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 0.8% month-on-month decline in the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD), bringing it down to ₦1,255 per adult per day in August 2024 from ₦1,265 in July. This marks the first month-on-month decline since January 2024, when the CoHD was ₦858 and steadily rose due to increased […]
2 mn read The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that Nigeria’s natural gas production is projected to rise to 12.2 billion standard cubic feet per day (bcfd) by 2030. This marks a significant increase of 52.2% from the current output level of 8.0 bcfd. Key Projects Driving Growth This increase in natural gas output is […]
< 1 mn read The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to adhering to the production quota established by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). During a recent statement following OPEC’s 56th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) meeting, he emphasized that Nigeria will align its production strategies with the guidelines set forth […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in partnership with various government agencies, has announced plans to facilitate the sale of crude oil in Naira for supply to Dangote’s Refinery and other refined products. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s oil supply chain while aligning with the Federal Government’s directive. Meeting Highlights During a recent meeting […]
2 mn read The implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government has led to growing unrest among federal public workers, particularly among those who have not received the wage increase. Many employees from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including federal university staff, have expressed frustration over what they perceive as government insensitivity amidst […]
2 mn read Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, political economist, and former governorship candidate in Anambra, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, discusses pressing issues in the state and assesses Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s performance during his tenure. You seem to have been quiet for some time about political developments in the country and in Anambra state, particularly. What’s been going on? […]
2 mn read In the early hours of Friday, October 4, 2024, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara successfully thwarted an attempt by men in police uniform, allegedly led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to break into the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The intruders, believed to be acting on orders from the Inspector-General of Police […]
< 1 mn read Nollywood ace Binta Ayo Mogaji has urged women over the age of 35 to consider having children outside of wedlock. In a recent interview with Oyinmomo TV, the 60-year-old actress shared her views on marriage, motherhood, and the societal pressures women face. Drawing from her own experience, having become a mother at 40, Mogaji encouraged […]
2 mn read When an Israeli airstrike killed her employer and destroyed nearly everything she owned in southern Lebanon, it also crushed Fatima Samuella Tholley’s hopes of returning home to Sierra Leone to escape the spiraling violence. With a change of clothes stuffed into a plastic bag, the 27-year-old housekeeper recounted her journey to the capital, Beirut, in […]
< 1 mn read The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command in Onikan, Lagos, AIG Fayoade Adegoke, has constituted a six-member panel to investigate allegations made by a woman who claimed she was detained at the Maroko Police Station alongside male and under-aged individuals. This allegation gained significant attention after a video went viral. The panel comprises the […]