Search in the website:
Archives / Page 41
Jonathan Briefs Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau’s Political Crisis, Urges Dialogue
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, following a disputed presidential election and a subsequent military takeover. The military seized power in Guinea-Bissau last Wednesday, just days after the country’s controversial presidential and legislative elections. In the aftermath, the military suspended the electoral process, closed […]
Bayern Bounce Back with Late Win Over St. Pauli After Arsenal Loss
Bayern Munich made a strong recovery from their midweek Champions League defeat to Arsenal, securing a 3-1 comeback win against St. Pauli at home on Saturday. Luis Díaz delivered the decisive blow in stoppage time, heading home a cross from Harry Kane to put Bayern ahead in the 93rd minute. This marked a crucial […]
ANTP debunks rumoured death of veteran actor, Lere Paimo
The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners has debunked circulating reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon, Olalere OsunPaimo is dead. In an official statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, and released on Saturday, ANTP confirmed that the actor, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, is alive and […]
PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees, Questions Inclusion of Mahmood Yakubu
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Nigeria’s leading opposition party, has expressed strong disapproval over the list of 32 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The PDP particularly criticized the inclusion of Mahmood Yakubu, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, calling it a controversial choice that raises serious concerns about the […]
Abia to Begin Gradual Payment of Long-Overdue Pensions, Says Governor Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration will begin the gradual payment of verified gratuity and pension arrears owed since 2001. He said a joint committee of the government and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners has completed its review, confirming over ₦60 billion in outstanding claims. Otti described the debt as a major […]
Theatre Practitioners Debunk Rumoured Death of Veteran Actor Baba Eda Onile Ola
The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon Olalere OsunPaimo, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, has died. In a statement signed by the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, ANTP said the rumour, which spread on Facebook, is false. The association […]
Jigawa Set for Major Polio Vaccination Drive
The Jigawa State government says it is fully prepared for a major polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.5 million children across all 27 local government areas. The announcement came during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, said the state has received its full supply […]
Akwa Ibom Rewards Ibom Angels With Cash for draw against Naija Ratels
The Akwa Ibom Government has rewarded the Ibom Angels with a cash gift for their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) opening-day performance against Naija Ratels. The Uyo-based club held Naija Ratels to a goalless draw at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja The State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, doled out the cash to the team […]
Sabinus Says Father Regretted Funding His Education After He Chose Comedy
Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, says his father did not support his move into comedy and once regretted paying for his education. In an interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus said his father wanted him to become a lawyer. After failing to gain admission to study law, he chose Linguistics and Communication Studies at the […]
Obasanjo Says Nigerians Right to Seek Foreign Help as Insecurity Worsens
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community as the country faces worsening insecurity. Speaking at a Christmas Carol in Jos, he said the federal government has failed to protect citizens, noting recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the livestreamed abduction of church worshippers in […]