It was learnt that the tournament schedule shows Nigeria will face off against powerhouse teams from Britain and China in the highly anticipated table tennis event. The Nigerian table tennis team is gearing up for a thrilling competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. It was learnt that …
Read More »Tinubu appoints Rotimi Akinde, Ifeoma Uz’Okpala as executive directors of BOI
Rotimi Akinde, BOI executive director of corporate finance and risk management President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Akinde and Ifeoma Uz’Okpala as executive directors of the Bank of Industry (BOI). According to a statement on Wednesday by Theodora Amechi, head of public relations division at BOI, the appointment took effect …
Read More »Tinubu’s Policy On 18-Year-Old Age Limit For School Admission Belongs In The Stone Ages – Atiku Abubakar
Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denounced President Bola Tinubu’s policy of pegging age limits for entry to tertiary institutions to 18 years, saying the policy belongs in the “stone ages”. On August 26, SaharaReporters reported that President Bola Tinubu’s administration mandated that only individuals aged 18 and above …
Read More »APC not surprised by Moghalu’s resignation – Party
A founding member and first National Auditor of All Progressives Congress, Dr George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the ruling party. However, the APC leadership said it was not surprised by Moghalu’s resignation, saying he was believed to have quit the party long ago. Moghalu’s resignation was contained …
Read More »FG to prioritise food security, climate actions — Tinubu’s aide
The Federal Government has emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s proactive stance on addressing food security in Nigeria and his administration’s deep commitment to combating climate change. The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yusuf Kailani, stated this while fielding questions from journalists at a high-level dialogue on the …
Read More »Nollywood loses another actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe
Death has rocked Nollywood again, with the death of Yoruba actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe. The actor died after battling with a chronic ailment. Yusuf’s death was announced Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on Instagram. ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. We submit to God’s will. Thank you everyone!” She wrote. This …
Read More »Edo: INEC rules out PVC collection by proxy
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, said the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to new applicants across Edo State local government areas will commence today. The commission, while urging the applicants to come for their cards, noted that it would not release them to third parties. INEC National Commissioner …
Read More »I just had a failed kidney transplant, says TG Omori
Award-winning cinematography and music producer, ThankGod Omori popularly known as TG Omori, has revealed that he had a failed kidney transplant after his brother donated to him to improve his kidney-related ailment. Omori revealed this on Wednesday, shortly after disclosing that he was going through hell and that Nigerians should …
Read More »Nigerian Students Body, NANS Demands Immediate Fulfillment Of Tinubu’s Promise To Provide Buses To Students
NANS urged the president to remember his words and take immediate action to deliver on this promise, adding that the provision of the buses was not just a matter of convenience but a critical need that affects the daily lives and academic success of students across the country. The National …
Read More »Onuigbo intervenes as Kalu, Otti’s feud gets intense
A former federal lawmaker, Mr Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could create unnecessary tension in the state. Onuigbo, …
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