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FG approves N12bn for Nigeria’s participation in Olympics — Sports Minister
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Owan-Enoh, on Thursday, said the Federal Government has approved more than N12 billion as the budget for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Owan-Enoh also told newsmen in Abuja that preparations for the games was on top gear. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Paris
SDP woos sacked Senate Chief Whip, Ndume
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has invited the just removed Majority Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume, to join its fold. The National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, extended the invitation at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. Gabam said that the SDP condemned the removal of Ndume as Chief Whip of the
Biden cancels $1.2 bn more in student debt
US President Joe Biden said Thursday he was extending his student loan forgiveness program by canceling the loans of an additional 35,000 Americans as he seeks reelection. The latest move – amounting to $1.2 billion in student debt – brings to 4.76 million the number of people “who benefitted from our various debt relief actions”,
Over 100 psychiatric doctors left Nigeria in 1 year – Association
No fewer than 100 psychiatric doctors left the country to practise abroad in the last one year, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, the President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), said on Thursday. Obindo spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while examining the rate of brain drain in psychiatric profession in
JAMB sets new rules for students’ matriculation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set new rules for students’ matriculation in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, was speaking at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions, in Abuja on Thursday. Oloyede ordered tertiary institutions across the country to henceforth inform the Board of their
N423bn probe: El-Rufai reports judge to CJ, alleges bias
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a petition against Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa, the judge presiding over his case against the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Federal High Court, Kaduna. El-Rufai, in the petition filed to the Federal High Court, Abuja by his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN), alleged bias,
N423bn probe: Kaduna Assembly asks court to dismiss El-Rufai’s suit
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has reserved judgement in the suit filed by the immediate past Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, seeking the nullification of the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the State House of Assembly, which indicted him and his administration in an alleged N423 billion fraud. At the
Court fixes August 1 for judgement in Kano mosque arson
A Kano Upper Shariah Court sitting in Rijiyar Zaki has fixed August 1 to deliver judgement on the second and third charges labelled against the suspected mastermind of Kano mosque arson, Shafiu Abubakar. The defendant, Shafi’u Abubakar, 38, who lives at Gadan Village in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state is standing trial for
Slash allowances not salaries, Nigerians Tell Reps
Reactions have trailed the decision of members of the House of Representatives to cut their salaries by 50 percent for six months as part of their solidarity and sacrifice to support the economic hardship and hunger Nigerians are going through at the moment. Daily Trust reports that the decision followed the adoption of an amendment to
Kaduna Govt orders Investigation into viral video on brutalisation of ‘Dan Balki Commander’
The attention of the Kaduna State Government has been drawn to a video that has gone viral showing one Dan Balki Commander being whipped by unidentified persons. In the video, accusing fingers were pointed at the Kaduna State Government. The Kaduna State Government wishes to strongly disassociate itself from the heinous act. It is not
Transfer: Man Utd confirm Mason Greenwood’s exit
Manchester United have confirmed that Mason Mount has left the club permanently to join Marseille. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Getafe in Spain. Greenwood leaves United after making 129 appearances and scoring 35 goals. A club statement read: “We wish Mason all the best in his future career.” It is believed the
Transfer: Man Utd confirm Mason Greenwood’s exit
Heartland start new season build-up with open screening
Heartland will commence pre-season activities for the 2024–2025 season on Monday, July 22. The Naze Millionaires will start the build-up to the new season with an open screening. The open screening that will be conducted under seasoned coaches will commence on Monday, July 22, and end on Saturday, July 27. The screening exercise will hold
Heartland start new season build-up with open screening
Transfer: Conte ready to allow Osimhen leave Napoli
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has said he will not stand in the way of Victor Osimhen as he seeks to leave this summer. Osimhen is expected to leave the former Serie A champions, with a €130 million release clause in his contract. The Super Eagles striker is keen on Paris Saint-Germain, who are now trying
Transfer: Conte ready to allow Osimhen leave Napoli
Niger doesn’t rely on allocations from federation account – Gov Bago
Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has disclosed that Niger State does not need to rely on the monthly allocation from the federation account to survive. Bago stated this while declaring open a stakeholder town hall meeting on the state’s state affairs in Minna. Bago explained that with bodies of water and four hydroelectric dams located in
Niger doesn’t rely on allocations from federation account – Gov Bago
Why we accepted N70,000 minimum wage – NLC, TUC
Organised labour has explained that it agreed to President Bola Tinubu’s N70,000 new national minimum wage increase because wage review will now be every three years, not five years. The president of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero and his counterpart in the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Festus Osifo disclosed after a meeting with President
Why we accepted N70,000 minimum wage – NLC, TUC
Let’s work together – Tinubu to Portugal, Vietnam, Kuwait
President Bola Tinubu has called for the enhancement of the economic value of bilateral relations between Nigeria and partner nations. The President spoke on Thursday in Abuja when he received Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of Portugal, Jorge Adao Martins Dos Santos; the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Biu Quoc Hung; and the State of
Let’s work together – Tinubu to Portugal, Vietnam, Kuwait
Pilgrimage to Mecca: How we spent N90bn subsidy – Hajj Commission
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Arabi, has said that the N90 billion subsidy provided by the Federal Government for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage was largely used as intervention to bridge gaps in pilgrims’ flight fares. A total of 65,000 Nigerian pilgrims performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia,
Pilgrimage to Mecca: How we spent N90bn subsidy – Hajj Commission
Delta: Police rescue 23 girls trafficked for prostitution
The Delta State Police Command said its operatives have rescued 25 victims of human trafficking in the Ugheli area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Asaba. According to him, on June 15, 2024, the Command received credible information on the activities of one Chinyere
Delta: Police rescue 23 girls trafficked for prostitution
Paris 2024: Waldrum reflects on Super Falcons friendly defeat to Canada
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has reflected on his side’s friendly defeat to Canada. The former African champions lost 1-0 against the reigning Olympic champions in Malaga on Wednesday night. Jordyn Huitema scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute following a mistake by Deborah Abiodun. It was the Super Falcons only test game
Paris 2024: Waldrum reflects on Super Falcons friendly defeat to Canada
LaLiga: Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Mbappe’s presentation at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend Kylian Mbappe’s presentation to Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu despite being invited. Real Madrid finally realised their dream of signing the Frenchman this summer after he spent six seasons at Paris Saint Germain. Some of the biggest names in Real Madrid ecosystem like Zinedine Zidane, Florentino Perez and
LaLiga: Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Mbappe’s presentation at Real Madrid
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