US Supreme Court abolishes applicant’s race consideration for college admission
The Supreme Court of the United States (US) on Thursday abolished Affirmative Action for college admissions. America’s apex court declared that race cannot be a factor in the consideration of applicants for…
Lekki port receives first transshipment vessel
The Management of Lekki Deep Sea Port has announced the arrival of CMA CGM RIMBAUD, the first transshipment vessel to call at the container terminal of Lekki Deep Sea Port. The Managing Director, Lekki Port, Du…
Gov. Otti suspends Abia HoS, permanent secretaries
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has suspended the state Head of Service (HoS), Mr Onyii Wama, and all permanent secretaries in the state. This is contained in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kazie Uko,…
Nigeria’s finances bleeding, we must stop it – Tinubu vows
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday admitted that the nation’s finances is bleeding profusely, vowing to stop the bleeding and reposition the country in the right direction. He also said he decided not participate…
Akeredolu responding to treatment…. Those circulating death rumour are wicked – Olusola Oke
Olusola Oke, a former governorship candidate, says Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, is “rapidly responding” to treatment. Oke said those circulating rumours about the alleged death of Akeredolu are “wicked…
Qatar Group Confident Of Man United Acquisition
The Qatari group led by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad J.J. Al Thani is increasingly confident it’s won the bidding war for Manchester United Plc, thwarting a rival offer from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe as the…
‘Nigerians gasping for breath’ – Afenifere asks Tinubu to halt planned electricity…
Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently halt moves by some government institutions to jack up prices of commodities and services like electricity. In a…
Ogalla redeploys 57 senior naval officers in major shake-up
The Nigerian navy has announced the redeployment of 56 senior officers and one commodore. The major shake-up in the Nigerian navy comes a few days after Emmanuel Ogalla took over from Awwal Gambo as chief of naval…
How I let Dare to train with Eagles in 2020 to avoid sacking – Rohr
Gernot Rohr, former Super Eagles, says he once had to choose between losing his job or allowing Sunday Dare, former…
Delta Traditional Rulers To Wade Into Okowa-Clark Dispute
DELTA State Council of Traditional Rulers has resolved to wade into the feud between elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark and…
King’s College dismisses rumoured outbreak of waterborne disease
The management of King’s College in Lagos state has dismissed rumoured outbreak of waterborne disease in the school. Recently, some parents raised concerns over alleged poor sanitation and lack of potable water in…
Naomi Campbell welcomes second child at 53
Naomi Campbell, the British actress cum model, has announced the arrival of her second child – a baby boy. The 53-year-old model shared her joy through an Instagram post on Thursday, where she posted a picture of…
Why I Relocated From Daura To London – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on how Nigerians forced him to relocate from his Daura home to London in the…
Nigerians to Pay More for Calls, Data, as Telecoms Operators Set to Increase Rates
Nigerians might pay more for calls and data as Telecoms Operators are considering raising the prices of their services in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga…
JUST IN: Okorodudu: Group pays hospital bill for release of corpse
A group, Family United By Sports, has paid the N600,000 outstanding hospital bill to ensure the release of the corpse of former Olympic boxing medalist, Jerry…
Atedo Peterside Knocks Tinubu’s Appointments
Atedo Peterside the Founder of Stanbic IBTC has reacted to Bola Tinubu’s appointments. The…
2 Russian generals missing days after Prigozhin’s mutiny
Two of Russia’s most senior generals have dropped out of public view following a failed mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group at the weekend. The two generals whose whereabouts is unknown are Valery Gerasimov and…
Canada invites 500 healthcare workers from Nigeria, others
Canada is inviting 500 healthcare workers from other countries including Nigeria to immigrant into the country. This…
Nigerians suspend travel to US, Europe as economy tickets hit N2.2m
In recent times, Nigerians have had to suspend their travel plans to the United States and Europe as a result of the…
Arsenal sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m
Kai Havertz has left Chelsea to join Arsenal in a deal reportedly worth £65 million. The deal, announced on Wednesday, is Arsenal’s first of the summer transfer window. , the deal could increase due to add-ons.…
Olympian Jerry Okorodudu dies, hospital seizes corpse over unpaid N.6m
Former Nigerian boxer, Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Okorodudu has reportedly passed away after battling foot ulcer. His wife, Adenike Okorodudu, confirmed the unfortunate news on Wednesday night. Jerry, who competed in the men’s middleweight event…
Discos revenue rises by N41bn in three months – Report
The tariff paid to energy distribution companies by over 2 million registered energy customers in the fourth quarter of last year increased by N41bn, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. In its…
Oyebanji asks Assembly to approve 21 commissioner-nominees, 10 SAs
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has forwarded names of 21 commissioner-nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The governor is also seeking the legislature’s approval to appoint…
Ignore one-week sit-at-home order, says IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra has refuted the claim that it declared a one-week sit-at-home exercise across the South-East. Rumours of a weeklong sit-at-home, starting from July 3 to July 10 has been…