On Tuesday night, February 6, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abuja after a two-week personal trip to Paris, France. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9 pm. Upon arrival, he was greeted by several high-ranking government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ousted Professor Bernard Matau, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, along with four other heads of tertiary institutions in the state. Matau, who assumed the VC position while serving as Commissioner for Higher Education in the previous administration led by former Governor Simon Lalong, was removed from his post before…
According to NAN, a fire outbreak at Yakasai Layin “Inuwa me mai” in Kano Municipal has resulted in the tragic death of a four-year-old boy. Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the fire service, revealed in a statement that the incident occurred on Monday evening, February 5, 2024. “We received a distress call around…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This increase in prize money was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) just a day before the tournament commenced. It’s important to note that this prize…
AFCON: Ademola Lookman admits feeling the pressure of representing the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old winger, who previously played for England’s youth teams, was cleared by FIFA to switch allegiance to Nigeria in 2022. Lookman has been a standout performer for Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, tallying three goals and one assist. His…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the suspension of commercial flights between Niger Republic and Nigeria, as well as flights traversing the northern border between the two countries. This decision aligns with resolutions put forth by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the military coup in Niger Republic on July 26,…
The Anambra State Police Command has officially announced the search for Inspector Audu Omadefu, identified by AP No. 362178, in connection with a murder case. In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the public is urged to report any sighting or provide information on Omadefu’s whereabouts to the nearest Police Station…
The Federal Government has attributed the departure of pharmaceutical companies from Nigeria to the absence of local incorporation of their products in the country. Speaking at a World Cancer Day symposium in Abuja on Monday, February 5, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, revealed this development. “We need to…
A man found himself hospitalized after contracting a rare infection from his pet Chihuahua, doctors suspect. The 71-year-old, residing in the Canary Islands, spent three weeks in hospital, where he required an oxygen mask for breathing assistance. Suffering from sepsis, a severe bodily reaction to infection, he delayed seeking medical attention despite experiencing symptoms such…
The registration period for the United States of America’s Diversity Visa (DV) Programme for the fiscal year 2025 is now open. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. Notably, Nigeria and 17 other countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominica, El…
