SOUTH Africa’s opposition, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has invited their Zimbabwean counterparts, EFF Zimbabwe for the party’s 10th-year anniversary commemorations which will be held on the 26th of July in the neighbouring country. EFF which is the third largest party in South Africa was formed on 26 July 2013. “The year 2023 marks the […]
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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to thousands of prisoners across the country. The prisoners who were granted amnesty include terminally ill female prisoners and juveniles who are not serving specified offences. Those to be released would have served one-third of their sentences by April 18 2023 while those who remain behind bars are convicts […]
The Federal Government says it spends N1 million annually to cater for each of the inmates at the correctional facilities in the country. Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement, the minister said this while inaugurating […]
Niger Delta Youth Council, NDYC, has urged President Elect, Chief Bola Tinubu to appoint more youths into his government when he assumes office from May 29. President of the group, Mr Bene Mamamu, the secretary Comrade Onitsha Shedrack in a statement made available to newsmen also warned youths to shun offer from any quarter to […]
IRATE Dynamos fans threw missiles at the officials as they made their way to the dressing room after their team was held to a second successive goalless draw after firing blanks against Herentals at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday. One of the assistant referees, Edgar Rumeki, suffered a deep cut on the arm during […]
SCHOOLS have been warned against turning away pupils for non-payment of fees as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education issued a warning to learning institutions that were reportedly blocking students last week. Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Edgar Moyo, cautioned schools while encouraging the institutions to engage parents and draft payment plans. […]
Vice president-elect Sen Kashim Shettima has described former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), as one of the most visible generals the country has ever had. Shettima spoke as chairman during a launch of three books written in honour of the former Army chief in Abuja yesterday. The books “Walking the War Front […]
Abuja — The federal government has clarified that it was not seeking another $800 million loan from the World Bank to cushion the impact of the impending removal of petroleum subsidy on vulnerable Nigerians. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed who gave the clarification in a statement yesterday, said her […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has put side by side, the performances of Nigerian leaders post-independence and what is obtainable now and concluded that Nigerians of those days are much better. Speaking during the National Daily Awards in Lagos, Obasanjo said that even though politics was ranging then, like the country is experiencing today, they were […]
Abuja — A total of 125 Nigerians fleeing the war in Sudan have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This is coming as some universities have pledged to support Nigerian students evacuated from war-torn Sudan. The evacuees arrived yesterday at 12.49 pm on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan. The latest […]
The Presidency on Saturday said it was unaware of the purported decision of President Muhammadu Buhari granting study leave to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said this while reacting to enquiries from Daily Trust on […]
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean teen ace Isaac Mabaya appears to be edging closer towards a first-team breakthrough at Liverpool after signing a new contract English Premier League giants. Mabaya, who was born in Preston to Zimbabwean parents was among the young standouts during pre-season last year, making four appearances throughout Liverpool’s season matches. The 18-year-old academy player […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has compared the performances of Nigerian leaders before independence with what is currently obtainable and concluded that the Nigerian leaders of those days were much better. Speaking during the National Daily Awards in Lagos at the weekend, Obasanjo said though political activities were raging like fire in those days, the Nigerians […]
Minna — Terrorists have abducted the village head of the Fugge community in the Rijau Local Government Area, Mallam Abdullahi Zaure, and 49 others. The incident occurred at the weend when the terrorists invaded the village on several motorcycles, shooting into the air and causing panic among residents. It was learnt majority of the abductees […]
Abuja — The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Usman Baba, last night, ordered the arrest of Afrobeat Singer, Seun Kuti for assaulting a police officer. A statement issued by the Force Headquarters said the musician was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform. But in a social media post, the musician alleged that the […]
A university lecturer, Prof. Sami Ayodele, has called for more awareness on the cultivation of mushroom following its inherent revenue generation potential. Ayodele, a Professor of Botanical Science at the National Open University (NOUN), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to him, mushroom is one […]
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has named Scotsman Steve Lewis as the new head coach of the country’s senior national team. According to the president of the Rugby Federation, Ademola Are, who confirmed the appointment of the new coach said Lewis’ first task is to qualify the team for the Olympics. It will be noted […]
The Federal and the Ogun State Governments have commenced a free mass vaccination exercise in the state as part of efforts to reduce the spread of animal diseases in communities. The vaccination is jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the State Government, with the support of Regional Disease Surveillance […]