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…
Buckingham Palace on Monday, February 5, announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer and will now be postponing his public duties to receive treatment. The British King was diagnosed with cancer after receiving treatment for a benign prostate enlargement. Doctors noticed a separate issue and undertook tests. The statement read; …
The patrol team of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT apprehended nine stowaways in the rudder compartment of the Spain-bound Motor Tanker vessel LYSIAS VALETTA. Commander of the Ship, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, disclosed on Monday, February 5, that the stowaways were discovered on February 3, attempting to depart the country unlawfully. Following established protocols, the…
Justice Halima Sulaiman, presiding over a Kano High Court, has rendered a verdict resulting in the life imprisonment of Rukayya Abubakar, a housewife convicted of the murder of her stepchild, as reported by Daily Trust. The court was apprised by prosecution counsel Barrister Rabia Sa’ad that in the year 2021, Rukayya Abubakar had thrown her…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially prohibited the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets containing less than 200ml. Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the director-general of NAFDAC, revealed that the five-year grace period granted to manufacturers to cease the production of such drinks in sachets and PET bottles,…
