Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable. Special Adviser on Information …
Read More »Pastor Bolaji Idowu breaks silence over alleged N1.5bn fraud
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has responded to the recent fraud and money laundering allegations against him, firmly maintaining his innocence. He addressed the accusations during the “Next Level Prayers” session on Wednesday following reports that he was arrested and is under investigation by …
Read More »CHAN qualifiers: Eguavoen invites 30 home-based players for Ghana clash
Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali and 29 other home-based players have been invited to the Super Eagles B camp by interim coach Austin Eguavoen ahead of this month’s 2024 CHAN qualifiers double-header against Ghana. It marks the third phase of camping for the home-based players after the Nigeria Football Federation …
Read More »Over 50,000 living with HIV/AIDs in Kogi -Official
The Acting Executive Secretary, Kogi State Agency for the Control of Aids, Ibrahim Anate, has declared that no fewer than 50,000 people are currently living with HIV/AIDs in the state. Anate disclosed this in an interactive session with journalists during a road Walk in commemoration of the 2024 World AIDS …
Read More »Woman Shocked as father wears customized USA hat for easy identification at the airport (VIDEO)
A woman has shared a clever and humorous method her father employed to facilitate easy identification at the airport, which involved wearing a customized USA hat. In a video shared online, the woman @veevian35 mentioned that she doesn’t experience any struggle finding her dad at the airport. She could effortlessly spot him …
Read More »After Sacking 17 directors, CBN to retire 1,000 officials
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to retire about 1,000 workers before the end of the year. It was gathered that the retirement would gulp over N50 billion in payoff to the affected CBN officials. The CBN, in a circular released three weeks ago, a copy sighted on …
Read More »Kwara bans donation of branded materials to public schools
Kwara State Government has warned people who intend to donate educational materials to public schools in the state. A statement released on Wednesday said that the state government has again frowned at a culture of people branding materials to be donated to public school children with subtle or obvious political …
Read More »EFCC arrests 15 for Internet fraud in Benue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended 15 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Makurdi, Benue State. According to a statement on Tuesday via X, the arrests were made by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, following actionable intelligence on their …
Read More »Gani Adams advocates unity among Yoruba monarchs, traditionalists
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, on Friday, called on the sons and daughters of Yoruba land, traditional rulers, and traditionalists to work together for the betterment of the race. He made this call when the executive members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, led by …
Read More »Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act
The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment held that the National Lottery Act 2005 should no longer be enforced in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory, in respect of …
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