Why I visited President Tinubu after Supreme Court’s verdict – Diri
Governor Douye Diri resumed his re-election campaign in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, his home local government area, on Friday after a break on Thursday to visit President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to…
LeBron James frowns at Ngannou’s loss to Fury
American NBA superstar LeBron James has expressed disappointment after WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was awarded the split decision victory over former UFCheavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in their…
Nigeria’s path to huge dollar inflow riddled with hurdles
Nigeria is engaging with banks to securitise five years of dividends from the Nigerian LNG Limited (NLNG) to raise some seven billion dollars to ease the country’s acute foreign exchange shortage. The government’s…
Japa: Canada Plans Stricter Measures For Admission-Seeking Foreign Students
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is introducing new measures to tighten standards on colleges, responding to criticism that Canada’s education sector is bringing in so many foreign students that…
Lagos to begin demolition of drainage-blocking structures in Ikoyi
The Lagos State Government will today (Monday) commence the removal of perimeter fences located within two meters of drainage channels on Norman Williams, Awolowo, and Ribadu roads in the Ikoyi area of the state. The…
Declare or face trouble, Ethiopian Airlines CEO warns transit passengers
Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer has emphasised the importance of transparent declaration for passengers transiting through the Bole International Airport, stressing that…
We‘re suffering, increase our allowance – NYSC members beg FG
Almost a month after the national minimum wage was increased by N35,000, National Youth Service Corps members are expressing dissatisfaction and concerns over their exclusion from the award. The Federal Government is…
FUT Minna lecturer found dead in her room
A female lecturer with the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger state, Dr. Mrs Adefolalu Funmilola was Sunday morning found dead in her room in the Gbaiko area of Minna. The deceased was said to be from the…
Tinubu’s team won’t be interrupted by baseless accusations – Gbajabiamila
*Says he remains unfazed by rumour peddlers Following allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila that he was obstructing progress and speculations about his potential removal, Mr…
Rivers assembly set on fire over threat to impeach Gov Fubara
The hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been set ablaze by suspected political thugs in the state. This is following a move by the house to commence an impeachment process on the Leader of the…
Direct flight to Houston begins soon — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said yesterday talks were at an advance stage between Nigeria and the United States of America on the resumption of direct flights from Houston.…
Biting economy: More artisans pour into PoS business
ARTISANS are the latest scarce commodity in town. Hardly can one get anybody to repair radios, televisions and other electronic gadgets these days. The usual roadside electricians are no more available in numbers. They are…
Iyalode Of Yorubaland Was A No-Nonsense Woman – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid glowing tributes to the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, who died on Saturday at the age of 72, describing her as a no-nonsense woman. Obasanjo in…
Presidency says CNG to cost N230 per kg
The Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, Toyin Subaru, has assured Nigerians that the planned rollout of Compressed Natural Gas buses will reduce CNG price to N230 per kg. This is…
Mob seeking Jewish passengers forces flight diversion at Russia’s Dagestan
A flight from Israel to the Russian Republic of Dagestan on Sunday was forced to divert from its intended destination in the capital of Makhachkala amid reports of a planned mob attack on Israeli passengers by…
Lawmakers cruise in new SUVs while citizens struggle
Lawmakers have begun receiving their new Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) despite heavy criticism from the public. The House of…
Liverpool midfielder Luis Diaz’s parents kidnapped in Colombia
The parents of Colombian and Liverpool midfielder Luis Diaz have been kidnapped by gunmen in Barrancas, Colombia. While his mother was later rescued, his father remained missing, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said..The parents of…
New Zealand ‘Care Workforce Work-to-Residence Visa’ invites applicants
The New Zealand Care Workforce Work-to-Residence Visa is a new visa program that provides eligible care workers with the chance to permanently live, work, and study in New Zealand. Nairametrics learns that this…
“No African will need a visa to enter Kenya” – President Ruto
President William Ruto announced on Saturday during his keynote address at the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Brazzaville, Congo, that starting in 2024, visa requirements will be waived for African nationals…
Ngannou my toughest opponent in 10 years – Fury
Following his narrow victory to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at the Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury admitted the Cameroon MMA fighter gave him a…
Investors choose South Africa over Nigeria as future investment destination – KPMG
…Energy, mining, utilities record $7.8bn deals in Sub-Saharan Africa Investors, representing 50 percent of respondents choose South Africa as a future investment destination in Sub-saharan Africa, over Nigeria…
Ngannou demands a rematch with Fury
Cameroon MMA fighter and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has decried his controversial defeat to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a ‘Battle of the Baddest’ clash held in Riyadh, Saudi…
Tinubu hails Oba of Lagos at 80
President Bola Tinubu, has hailed the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu on his 80th birthday anniversary.Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special…
S/West Group Urges Tinubu To Assign Pipeline Protection To Indigenous Firms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to ensure the protection of petroleum pipelines in the South West is handled by an indigenous company in the region. The…