A former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has revealed the reason behind the opposition senators’ silence during the recent ordeal faced by Senator Ali Ndume in the Senate. In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Sani explained that if any senator had spoken out …
Read More »Kogi LG polls: CNPP rejects alleged planned sale of nomination forms by SIEC
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, (CNPP) has rejected the planned sale of nomination forms by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, (KOSIEC) ahead of the October 19th Local Government election. The Kogi State CNPP Chairman, Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi in a statement on Thursday, condemned in totality the alleged purported …
Read More »110,000 Nigerian students to get credit alert next week – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has said 110,000 successful beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will start receiving credit alerts from next week following President Bola Tinubu’s official launch of disbursement. NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr disclosed on Wednesday in an Interview with Channels Television. His update comes after President …
Read More »I Will Shutdown Your Company If You Flout Govt’s Directives, Otti Tells Chinese Investors
Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged Inner Galaxy Steel Company, a Chinese firm operating in Abia State to evolve initiatives that can contribute positively to the socio-economic growth of the host communities and the State in extension. Governor Otti stated this during a meeting with the management …
Read More »Over N3tn Liabilities Pending As AMCON Recovers N2tn From Bank Debtors
Since the creation of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria on July 29, 2010 about N1.96tn has been recovered from debtors of banks with toxic assets. The Managing Director of AMCON, Gbenga Alade said this when the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Other Ancillary Institutions, Hon. Eze …
Read More »Osimhen to seal PSG move by Friday
According to reports from Italy, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is poised to fly to Paris within the next 48 hours to finalise his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 25-year-old Nigerian striker has been the subject of intense speculation, with Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, and several Saudi Arabian clubs showing …
Read More »FIFA to investigate racist chants by Fernandez
FIFA has launched an investigation into racist and homophobic chants made by Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez and other Argentinian players following the Copa America final. The chants, which date back to the 2022 France vs Argentina World Cup final, targeted French striker Kylian Mbappé among others. Chelsea has also initiated …
Read More »Spanish court imposes 8-month jail for racist abuse against Vinicius, Rudiger
A Spanish court has handed down an eight-month suspended jail term to an individual for online racist abuse against Real Madrid players Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger. According to Real Madrid, the individual “acting under various pseudonyms on the digital forum of the Marca newspaper, directed serious racist attacks and …
Read More »Nigeria’s digital boom threatened as FG issues 33 alerts
Nigeria’s growing digital economy faces escalating threats from hackers, prompting the Federal Government to issue at least 33 cyberattack advisories in the past year. Since July 2023, the Nigeria Computer and Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), the country’s internet police unit under the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has …
Read More »‘Shogun’ tops television’s Emmy nominations with 25
Hit drama series “Shogun,” which transported viewers to early 17th-century Japan, topped television’s Emmy nominations on Wednesday, earning 25 nods. “The Bear” broke the comedy record for most nominations in a single year, with 23, ahead of “Only Murders in the Building” which landed on 21. “True Detective: Night Country,” …
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