A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Shiisu said the deceased, who suffered from mental illness, committed the act on Read More

Phase 1 of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, otherwise called the Metro Rail, which began commercial operations on May 29, 2024, following its commissioning by President Bola Tinubu, has transported over 250,000 passengers in over 100 days of operations. An Official of the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company, John Zhao, who constructed the first Read More

Abia State has announced plans to join the global community to commemorate World Clean-Up Day, observed internationally on September 20. A statement by the General Manager/ Chief Executive Abia State Protection Agency, Ogbonnia Okereke, on Friday stated that the landmark occasion is a testament to the progressive strides made under the visionary leadership of the Read More

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, has expressed his delight at playing in his first Champions League match during his team’s 4-0 victory against Feyenoord on Thursday. In a post obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Friday, Boniface reflected on his journey, recalling how, as a young footballer, he used to pay Read More

Canada is implementing significant adjustments to its temporary residence programmes to better manage the influx of temporary residents and ensure system integrity. The government says it is reducing the intake cap for international student study permits by 10 per cent for 2025 and introducing stricter eligibility requirements for work permits. These changes, according to a Read More

“The actions taken by the government in recent weeks have raised serious concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in our nation,” the coalition said. The post 67 CSOs condemn Tinubu govt’s human rights violations, crackdown on dissents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

No fewer than 60 youth organisations and prominent youth leaders, under the auspices of the Nigeria Youth Organization (NYO), have announced that their members will not participate in the rumoured national protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration scheduled for October 1. President of the NYO, Duke Alamboye, conveyed this stance during a courtesy visit to […] The post Youth groups reject October protest against Tinubu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Bisola Badmus: 10 things to know about Encephalopathy disease Popular Nollywood actress, Bisola Badmus, recently opened up about her battle with life-threatening brain tumours, which have taken a toll on her life and motherhood. The 40-year-old actress, well-known to lovers of Nollywood Yoruba films, revealed this in a recent interview on Talk to B with Biola Adebayo. According to her, the condition, known as […] Bisola Badmus: 10 things to know about Encephalopathy disease Tribune Online

Daniel Ighakpe Agriculture is one of the earliest occupations of mankind. The Holy Scriptures, in Genesis, Chapter 1, Verses 26-30 and, in particular, Genesis, Chapter 2, Verse 15 tell us that when God created man, He gave him the work of cultivating the garden, and then reaping its fruitage. God also put all the animals under […]

Open defecation is a common sight everywhere in Nigeria even in cities like Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, and Port Harcourt, among others. Citizens including children continue to pay for this age-long practice. Despite the dangerous impact, not less than 48 million Nigerians still defecate in the openaccording to the WASH National Routine Mapping (WASHNORM) report of 2021 while over 200 million Nigerians […]

Labour Party chieftain in Ohafia, Obinna Odum has said that Abia State governor, Alex Otti showed political will when he approved the payment of N17.63 billion salary arrears previous administrations owed workers of the institutions. Odum made the remark, yesterday, while speaking to LEADERSHIP Friday in Umuahia, the state capital following the announcement of the […]

Tribune Online Fans donate N1.3m as Kunle Afod raises money in support of ailing actress Bisola Badmus Popular actor Kunle Afod has raised ₦1.3 million for ailing actress Bisola Badmus through donations from her fans. He shared the news in a video posted on his Instagram account, where he was seen with fellow actresses presenting the money to her. Recall that Bisola Badmus had recently opened up about her battle with brain […] Fans donate N1.3m as Kunle Afod raises money in support of ailing actress Bisola Badmus Tribune Online

Accord Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, has officially withdrawn from the race. Iyere, a renowned humanitarian activist, philanthropist, and serial social entrepreneur, cited the need to serve Nigeria at a higher level and wider space, leveraging his expertise to address the country’s social and economic challenges, particularly the food and […]

The national chairman of Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen has identified victims of flood disaster in Borno State. The Accord Party leader through his non-governmental organisation, PCI Foundation distributed food items to about 3,000 persons affected by the flooding in Maiduguri, the state capital. The recent flooding in Borno submerged several residential homes, displacing tens […]

Less than 24 hours from the Imo State local government elections, the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has called on members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise. The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would be enforced […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charged the people of Edo State to come out enmasse to vote at the Saturday, September 21, 2024 governorship election and treat any person who attempts to disrupt, manipulate or rig the poll as a criminal. The PDP also charged the people of Edo State to defend themselves by confronting […]

DefEar’s Management, a leading firm in media, talent and project management based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced the launch of its new comprehensive media services. The development marks a pivotal moment for the company, known for its dynamic artist representation and forward-thinking approach to talent management. CEO of DefEar’s Management, Babajide Ojewumi, in a press […]

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign, losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday after suffering an early blow from defender Eric Garcia’s dismissal. Garcia pulled back Takumi Minamino when the Japan forward intercepted a panicky pass out from Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. The result put an end to a perfect […]

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has expressed his excitement after making his first UEFA Champions League appearance for Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface featured in Leverkusen’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Feyenoord at the Stadion Feyenoord, Rotterdam, on Thursday night. The 23-year-old forward played for 62 minutes before being substituted for Patrick Schick. Reflecting on the match, Boniface spoke […] The post ‘From paying N30 to watch Champions League,’ Leverkusen’s Boniface proud to make debut appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dr. Sam Amadi is the Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and former chairman and CEO of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In this interview he speaks on the Saturday’s  Edo State gubernatorial election, why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and police should be professional in conduct during elections, among other issues. JOY ANIGBOGU brings the excerpts: Governor Godwin […]

No fewer than 40 secondary schools across 17 states have been invited for interrogation by the National Examination Council (NECO) for alleged mass cheating in this year’s Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this at a press conference in Minna, Niger State capita,l, on Thursday, ay, where he announced […] The post SSCE: 40 Schools In 17 States Involved In Mass Cheating – NECO first appeared on OsunDefender.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya secured his side a hard-earned point with a sensational double save in a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta in their Champions League opener on Thursday. Spaniard Raya dived low to his right to beat out Mateo Retegui’s spot kick in the 51st minute then sprang across his goal to claw away […]

Think you have seen it all? Just wait, this government will prove you wrong. It will tell you that you have seen nothing. Wait, there is more and even more after more to see. If you think you are in Hell, Tinubu government will tell you the Hell is not hellish enough. It needs to [...]

Tribune Online Gunmen attack: Imo security chiefs reaffirm commitment to public safety Heads of security agencies in Imo have reaffirmed their commitment to public safety following a recent attack by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They gave the assurance on Thursday when they visited Njaba Police Divisional Headquarters in Njaba Local Government and Okwelle community in Onuimo Local Government Area of the […] Gunmen attack: Imo security chiefs reaffirm commitment to public safety Tribune Online

Police in Jigawa State have arrested one Babangida Abubakar for allegedly vanderlizing electric cable wire in Kaugama local government. Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the police received a report that a high-tension cable wire along Ubba road in Kaugama LGA was […] Police arrest suspected vandals in Jigawa

The National Youth Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Muhammad Auwal Musa, has called for action from government, and well-meaning individuals to cushion the impact of the flood in Maiduguri, Borno State. Musa, who is also the chairman of the National Youth Leaders Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria, made the call in […]

MTN Group has reiterated the company’s commitment to being “proudly Pan-African”, emphasising the importance of media in enhancing the flow of information and democracy. MTN Group chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, who made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the third cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP-3) at his office in South Africa, stated that […]

September 20, (THEWILL) – The 2024 Paris Olympics I & II and the glittering moments of triumph for some and the pain of blighted hope for others have come and gone. So, the dates, 26th July to 11th August and 28th August to 8th September 2024, will resonate in the world of sports as spectacular […] The post OPINION: Nigeria’s Olympic Journey And The Promise Of A Bright Tomorrow appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, said the SDP candidate, Anerua Abdulai Aliu, has not and will never step down for any candidate or party. He further told voters to be wary of manipulators and their propaganda […]

Tribune Online Sport tourism: Amokachi, Adepoju laud Adron Games fiesta In its continuous determination to promote coexistence among its staffers across Nigeria, the Adron Group sports tourism fiesta, tagged, ‘Adron Games,’ has unveiled the official logo of the games with Ibadan as the host city for its 2024 edition. With the theme, ‘Fit To Be The Biggest,’ the iconic sport tourism event is more than […] Sport tourism: Amokachi, Adepoju laud Adron Games fiesta Tribune Online

ABUJA – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted on-the-spot assessment of a major bridge connecting Yola to Gombe Road, which recently collapsed, causing significant disruption to transportation across the region.NEMA advised local residents to avoid the area until further notice, as the site poses serious safety risks. The incident, which occurred in Lamurde […]

The Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society (ACIS) has lamented the difficulties encountered in caring for allergy conditions owing to a lack of training, access to drugs, and the cost of drugs. Chairperson of ACIS, Dr Olatunde Odusote, decried the lack of awareness in this region regarding allergy diseases while noting that the increase in these […] The post Doctors lament lack of allergy care in Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The division within the ranks of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over the party’s leadership widened yesterday as governors Adamawa and Osun States, Ahmadu Finitri and Senator Ademola Adeleke, respectively, differed on the continued stay of Amb. Umar Damagum as acting national chairman of the party. While Fintri declared support for Damagum to continue in […]

The supply of Dollar and other currencies dropped at the foreign exchange market as the Naira exchange rate depreciated on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the foreign exchange transactions turnover declined to $87.51 million on Thursday from $139.48 million recorded the previous day. This represents a $57.97 million decrease in FX transactions turnover on a […] Dollar supply drops as Naira depreciates on Thursday

As of September 20, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, has reached N1,665 for 1 USD. This exchange rate is typically obtained from the most recent data provided by Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, who play a […] The post Sep 20: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate first appeared on OsunDefender.

Tribune Online Hardship: 40-year-old man kills self in Jigawa A devastating incident occurred in Marika village, Kiyawa Local Government, Jigawa, where a 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, committed suicide by hanging himself. According to eyewitnesses, Adamu’s lifeless body was discovered in a classroom at Miftahul Khairat Islamiyya and Primary School Gurdiba on Thursday. Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary […] Hardship: 40-year-old man kills self in Jigawa Tribune Online