It was learnt the Airbus A330 conveying the President touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 2:25 am today. The president had cut short his trip to swear in the new Chief Justice Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the Council Chambers of the State House. Tinubu had departed Abuja for France […]
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out nearly 9,300 workers after failing to reach a deal with the Teamsters union. This disruption is particularly concerning as Canada exports around 75% of its goods to the US primarily via rail. Negotiations have stalled over issues such as shift scheduling, fatigue provisions, […]
Gernot Rohr, the German coach who led Benin to a stunning 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier last June, is confident of repeating the feat in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Both teams have been drawn in Group D alongside Libya and Rwanda. While Benin will […]
Popular Nigerian singer and former Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon, real name Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe has accused Nigerian DJ and record producer DJ Neptune of withholding royalties for their 2020 collaboration, “Nobody (Icons Remix)”. In a social media post, Laycon questioned DJ Neptune about the status of their agreement and payment split, highlighting the importance […]
NAFDAC said in a press statement on Wednesday that it acted “on a tip-off” about the potentially hazardous cargo. According to the agency, the edible oil had been transferred into the tanker trucks from a designated edible oil storage facility to transport the product in violation of regulatory standards. Worried about its health implications, NAFDAC […]
In anticipation of the Edo State governorship election on September 21, the All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomed hundreds of defectors from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party, and the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday. The defection event took place in Igueben, the headquarters of the Igueben Local Government Area. Matthew Urhoghide, […]
Mojeed appeared before the Chief Magistrate of the Iyaganku Family Court, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi. The prosecutor, Inspector Gbemisola Adedeji, presented the case to the court, alleging that Mojeed lured the young girl into his room and committed the heinous act. The court, finding the allegations credible, ordered Mojeed to be remanded in custody at the […]
A 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a 6-year-old boy. The suspect who was a mentee of the boy’s father, lured the child away from their home in Kofar-Sauri and demanded a ransom of N2 million. After abducting the boy, […]
The Nigerian government has announced a significant increase in passport fees starting from September 1, 2024. This decision is intended to maintain and improve the quality and security of the Nigerian passport. Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page […]
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, Bauchi State office has begun a three-day exercise in markets in Bauchi State to Bauchi markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. The Bauchi State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Kamai made this known in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi. Kamai […]