In a significant move to bolster the nation’s economy, President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday that his administration plans to inject N2 trillion into various sectors within the next six months. This announcement was made during the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), which comprises experts from diverse sectors of society and…
The Federal Government has confirmed signing the Samoa agreement, clarifying that the country’s law on same-sex marriage takes precedence over the agreement. It’s been alleged that the Samoa agreement, named after the Pacific Island where it was signed, includes clauses that require underdeveloped and developing nations to support the recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,…
Differences over LGBTQ issues have caused a significant split within the Shona United Methodist Church (UMC) in South Africa, resulting in two distinct factions. The Johannesburg Shona UMC was founded around 2008 by Zimbabwean professionals who moved to South Africa for work. Over the years, it has grown to over 1,000 members in Gauteng…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has declared Monday, July 8, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar, lst muharram 1446AH. Alhaji Auwal Manu-Dogondaji, the state Commissioner for Establishment, disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, July 5. He explained that the 1st of Muharram…
Evelyn Ijeh, the daughter of former Nigeria striker Peter Ijeh has signed a permanent contract with AC Milan until 2027. The former Tigres UANL striker, 22, was handed the permanent deal by the Italian giants after a successful loan at the club last season, scoring four goals in 15 appearances for the Rossonere. …
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that his total allowance while he was the Speaker of the House was N25 million while his salary was N400,000. While speaking at the two-day House of Representatives open week celebration in Abuja, Dogara said the clarification was necessary following public…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has been announced as the new manager of Rivers United. The club revealed the appointment of the 52-year-old in a post on its X account on Wednesday, July 3. Finidi accepted the role a few weeks after stepping down as head coach of Nigeria’s men’s national team.…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to disregard criticisms from FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe. Akpabio made these remarks on Tuesday, July 2, during the inauguration of the significant Kugbo Bus Terminal construction in the FCT, a project aimed at revolutionizing the city’s transportation system.…
Lightning struck and killed two persons in Issele-Azagba community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident happened during a torrential rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024. According to the Nigerian Tribune, some youths numbering about 13 were playing the game at Osemeke Primary School field in the community at…
U.S. President Joe Biden has defiantly vowed to run for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. “I am running. I am the leader of the Democratic Party. No one is pushing me out,” Biden said, according to a top aide who posted his…
