The result clinched the final automatic qualification slot for South America, prompting President Santiago Peña to declare an impromptu national holiday. “Friday will be a day to honour the epic campaign that has inspired the entire nation,” Peña announced, as thousands of fans flooded the streets in jubilation. While some critics called the holiday excessive, […]
The couple celebrated their union with a series of lavish weddings held in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, blending Yoruba tradition with global flair. Highlights included a traditional ceremony at the Otedola residence in Dubai and an intimate church service in Iceland. Temi’s decision to adopt her husband’s surname has reignited a long-standing debate in Nigerian […]
The concerns came amid the Jigawa State Ministry of Higher Education’s announcement of the resumption schedule and readiness. In separate exclusive interviews with journalists in Dutse, the parents shared their thoughts about the upcoming school term, highlighting the financial strain involved. Hauwa Bello, a mother of three, said, “It is becoming very difficult to provide […]
This was disclosed in a statement released in Kano by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Lawan. This move comes at a time when the Nigerian criminal justice system is going through challenges, particularly issues surrounding prolonged pre-trial detention and overcrowded correctional facilities. According to Lawan, Abdu-Aboki granted […]
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, the dismissed civil servants included a Principal Accountant (SGL 12), Senior Accountant (SGL 10), Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 14), Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 13), Principal Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 12) and a Senior […]
In his message, Wike extended warm greetings on behalf of the administration and described the occasion as a reminder of the Prophet’s teachings on acceptance, love, and kindness. He said, “Eid-el-Maulud is not just a celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is an opportunity for us to come together as residents of the […]
A senior member of the group, Yusuf Abubakar, stated that controlled police forces are not the solution to the insecurity challenges in Nigeria. According to the group, the nation already has multiple security agencies, including the federal police and the military, but the real problem lies in the politicisation of security matters. “Today, people celebrate […]
This followed a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and eminent citizens of Katsina State, where he stated that the Federal Government will hasten the devolution of power to the sub-national levels and further equip recently deployed forst guards. “I am reviewing all the aspects of security; I have to create a state police,” Tinubu told […]
According to the victim’s family, Abubakar was struck on the head by a police officer while riding on a motorcycle. Witnesses at the scene claimed bystanders had to pressure the officers to take him to a hospital. The family has also accused the police of attempting to cover up the incident by suggesting the motorcycle […]
Onanuga said this in reaction to a report that some Chinese traders have begun accepting naira in place of the United States dollar for transactions with Nigerian customers. According to the report, forex traders attributed the recent exchange rate stability to the success of Nigeria’s currency swap agreement with Chinese traders now collecting naira for […]