The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has hailed the United States (US) as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner in the nation’s mining sector development. During a meeting with Charge d’Affairs of the US Embassy, David Greene, in his office on Thursday, Alake, as reported by his spokesman, Segun Tomori, commended the…
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called for the intervention of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, regarding the 5% tax imposed on school fees in private schools in Abuja. Rukayat Agboola, the chairperson of the association, made the appeal in a statement issued by the Abuja Joint…
Kim and Deborah Clenney, the parents of Courtney Clenney, a US-based Instagram model accused of killing her boyfriend Christian Obumseli, have been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence in the murder case. Courtney was charged with second-degree murder in 2022 after a physical altercation in their Miami apartment led to Obumseli’s death from a fatal…
Former Special Assistant on Digital Communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed his disappointment over the apparent silence of Islamic scholars concerning the increasing problem of banditry in several parts of Northern Nigeria. The Northern region, particularly the North West, has been facing ongoing challenges due to frequent attacks carried out by organized…
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) were engaged in a flurry of activity on Thursday to divest themselves of surplus dollar reserves ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) deadline of midnight on February 1, 2024. Treasury departments within these banks were reportedly immersed in selling off excess foreign exchange holdings throughout the day, processing numerous…
In a world dominated by social media and constant comparisons, self-perception has become an ever-present force shaping individuals’ lives. The way we view ourselves, our worth, and our place in society can have profound effects on our mental health. Tragically, for some, this struggle with self-perception becomes unbearable, leading to the devastating outcome of suicide….
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has booked their place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a hard-fought victory over Angola. In a tightly contested match, Nigeria emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, thanks to a goal scored by Ademola Lookman. The game, held at the Felix Houphouet Boigny…
In an effort to reduce any possible safety hazards to the Lagos Blue Line rail route, the Lagos State Government has served notice of intent to vacate to any unauthorized tenants of places beneath the Ijora Causeway bridge. The state administration also revealed that the improvised stores and shantytowns that have come to define that…
The Lagos State government has announced its intention to allocate N550.689 billion towards the development and maintenance of infrastructure in 2024. During the State 2024 Budget Analysis at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa-Ikeja, Commissioner of Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, revealed this information on Wednesday. George explained that the allocated amount of…
In a significant partnership, Safagha Renewable Energy Limited is preparing to host the Honourable Minister of the Niger Delta Development Ministry, Engr. Abubakar Momoh FNSE, for the inauguration of its innovative solar hybrid mini grid project in Okpokunu, located in the Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on February 16, 2024. This initiative, spearheaded…
