“India Sets Sights on 2036 Olympics: PM Modi’s Ambitious Bid Unveiled” In a groundbreaking announcement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed India’s intent to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, marking a monumental stride towards becoming the fourth Asian nation to host the prestigious Games. As the world’s most populous country, India is … Read more
Suspected Herdsmen Hijack Benue Links Bus, Kill Passenger Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Friday, attacked a Benue Links bus conveying passengers to Otukpo en route Naka road Gwer West LGA at Tyolaha village. One passenger was killed and several others were injured during the attack by the marauders. Pmnews.ng gathered that … Read more
Hamas Are Not Terrorists But Freedom Fighters Says Nigerian Muslim Group, MURIC, Appeals For Cease Fire Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Muslim groups have staged a peaceful procession, urging an immediate ceasefire in the war-hit city of Gaza. Muslims, in their hundreds, gathered at Dawah Centre at Ijesha area of Lagos on Thursday, … Read more
Tupac Was My Soulmate, Will Smith’s Wife Reveals American actress, Jada Pinkett Smith, believes that the late rapper, Tupac Shakur, was her soulmate despite her 19-year marriage to Will Smith. The 52-year-old actress believes Tupac was her soulmate but revealed that they never hooked up due to a lack of chemistry Smith … Read more
Manhood Theft: Bauchi Local Security Members Kill Suspect, Arrest 2 Members of a quasi-security outfit in Bauchi have killed a suspect, Yohanna Abubakar, 35, through excessive beating during interrogation in a bid to force him to admit the allegations against him. The police in the state disclosed the killing of the suspect in … Read more
Kenya Fake Lawyer Arrested After Winning 26 Cases Kenyan authorities have arrested a fake lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who has falsely been presenting himself as an Advocate of the high court of Kenya. He argued 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates, and Court of Appeal Judges. He won all the 26 cases before … Read more
Leadership is One Of Nigeria’s Problems ~ Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has identified leadership as one of the problems facing Nigeria. Wike disclosed this while noting that a law establishing a civil service commission for the FCT had been enacted but remained unimplemented. The minister said he … Read more
51 People Arrested In Abuja For Raising False Alarm Over ‘Missing Private Parts’ The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory command has said it has arraigned no fewer than 51 persons in court for raising false alarm, after it recorded about 62 cases of alleged disappearance of male private parts in the FCT. … Read more
Enroll Your Children In School Or Go To Jail – Senate Bill The Senate has passed for first reading a bill that recommends a fine of N50,000 to parents who default in providing their children with primary and secondary school education. The Red Chamber also recommended free meals for every child in the … Read more
IMF Proposes Higher Taxes As Solution To Nigeria’s Fiscal Challenge The International Monetary Fund has proposed a higher tax policy to solve Nigeria’s fiscal challenges. IMF Africa Department Director, Abebe Selassie disclosed this during a press briefing on the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook on Friday at the ongoing World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund … Read more
I’ve never felt this much pain, Wizkid cries at mum’s funeral Pop star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, stated that he has never experienced the type of pain he is feeling, as his mother, Juliana, was laid to rest. She passed away on August 18, 2023. Speaking at the wake and tribute service in … Read more
Banky W, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, Other Celebrities attend Wizkid’s mum’s funeral Afrobeat singer, Wizkid buried his mum on Friday in Lagos and the event was graced by some Nigerian celebrities alongside families and fans in Lagos. Recall Wizkid’s mother passed away on August 18, 2023 in London. Some of the celebrities present … Read more
“Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Ijogbon’: A Fascinating Dive into Nigerian Cinema” Award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has once again captivated audiences with his newest creation, ‘Ijogbon,’ which officially landed on Netflix on Friday, October 13, 2023. “Ijogbon” Cast Kunle Afolayan, celebrated for his masterful storytelling in blockbuster films such as ‘Anikulapo,’ ‘Swallow,’ and ‘October 1,’ … Read more
“Emem Isong’s African Cultural Film Festival to Celebrate Rich African Stories” Emem Isong-Misodi, a renowned filmmaker and producer, has unveiled the dates for the inaugural edition of her film festival, the African Cultural Film Festival. Scheduled to take place from October 26 to 29, 2023, the festival will be hosted in Houston, Texas, United … Read more
“Merry Men 3: Nemesis – A Blockbuster Packed with Action and Adventure” The highly-anticipated third installment of Ayo Makun’s “Merry Men” movie franchise, titled “Merry Men 3: Nemesis,” has finally hit the big screen, and it’s packed with action and adventure. After a four-year wait since the last sequel in 2019, fans of the … Read more
“Screen Perfect Reality Show: A Nostalgic Journey into Classic Nollywood” In its second episode, “Screen Perfect,” the exciting new reality show highlighting the talents of aspiring actors and actresses, delighted viewers with a captivating journey down memory lane. Contestants on the show were challenged to recreate scenes from iconic Nollywood movies that defined the … Read more
“Tunde Aina’s Epic Thriller ‘The Rise of Igbinogun’ Dominates Netflix” In a remarkable achievement for Nigerian cinema, Tunde Aina’s latest masterpiece, “The Rise of Igbinogun,” has taken Netflix by storm. Since its release last weekend, the movie has soared to the top of the Nollywood charts, captivating audiences across Nigeria. This success follows … Read more
“CBN’s Decision to Lift Forex Restrictions on 43 Items and Its Impact on Exchange Rates” In a surprising turn of events, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pointed to the 43 banned items, implemented in 2015, as a key factor contributing to the widening disparity between the official and black market exchange rates. … Read more
“Sara Bonser: A Match-Going Mother’s Passion for Manchester United” In the world of football, there are countless stories about how the beautiful game strengthens the emotional connection between fathers and sons. However, there are far fewer tales about match-going mothers and daughters who share the same passion for their favorite club. It’s time to … Read more
“Chelsea’s Hidden Gems: How Badiashile and Chukwuemeka Can Bolster Pochettino’s Squad” As Chelsea enters a challenging run of fixtures after the international break, fans have reasons to be optimistic. Despite a recent rough patch, a series of impressive performances has rekindled hope. However, Mauricio Pochettino’s toughest tests lie ahead, and two ‘forgotten’ players may … Read more
“Manchester United’s 2023 Transfer Priorities: Reinforcing the Spine” Manchester United’s transfer priorities for the upcoming summer are becoming increasingly evident, and the landscape has shifted since the arrival of Casemiro last year. United’s relentless pursuit of Frenkie de Jong, coupled with some early-season struggles, has highlighted the need for reinforcements in key positions. … Read more
“England Defeats Australia 1-0 in Friendly Match: Ollie Watkins Nets Winner” In a damp and somewhat disjointed friendly match at Wembley Stadium, England secured a 1-0 victory against Australia. Ollie Watkins, marking his international return, provided the game’s only goal in the second half. The win came as England’s experimental lineup, under manager Gareth … Read more
“Solving Liverpool’s 12.30pm Kick-off Woes: A Challenge for UEFA and the Premier League” In recent years, Liverpool FC has faced a recurring issue that has left fans and players alike frustrated – the early 12.30pm kick-off games in the Premier League. While these early matches are often a point of contention among supporters, the problem … Read more
“TETFund’s National Employability Programme Empowers University Staff for Graduate Success” The high unemployment rate in Nigeria has often been attributed, in part, to a lack of necessary skills among graduates, particularly in the industrial sector. To address this issue and ensure that students have the skills they need for successful employment, the Tertiary Education … Read more
“Lagos Tanker Explosion: 11 Vehicles Destroyed in Fire Incident” In a recent incident in Lagos, two tankers carrying petroleum products caused a massive explosion in the Sari Iganmu area. This resulted in a destructive fire that consumed a total of 11 vehicles. The blaze instilled fear among residents of Moshood Abiola Way, opposite Fashola estate, … Read more
NAFDAC DG and NDLEA CEO to Address Illicit Trade in Pharma Industry at NECCI PR Roundtable The 23rd edition of the NECCI PR Roundtable, taking place on October 27 and 28, 2023, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, is set to welcome distinguished figures, including the Director General of the National Agency … Read more
“Grant Boosts Infant Mortality Fight: Health Emergency Initiative Receives Vital Support from TotalEnergies” In a significant step to combat infant mortality and enhance the well-being of vulnerable children, the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has secured a generous grant for its critical project. TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Limited (TotalEnergies Cooperative) recently presented a … Read more
BREAKING: NPF Commences Recruitment The Nigeria Police Force has announced the commencement of the recruitment process for qualified individuals into the rank of Police Constables in the General Duty and Specialist Cadres. A statement by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday indicated that the “Police Recruitment Board is set to open the application … Read more
CBN Lifts Ban on 43 Items after 8 Years The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally lifted the foreign exchange restrictions it placed on importers of 43 items eight years ago. This was contained in a statement signed by CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin where the bank said tit is a significant … Read more
“We Remain Grateful to the House”- Akor Lauds Reps for passing peace corps bill The National Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Mr Dickson Akor has commended the House of Representatives for passing the Peace Corps Bill to Senate for concurrence. Akor gave the commendation while reacting to the passage of the bill by the … Read more
Nigeria’s anti-corruption body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered a combined sum of N27,184,357,524.52 and $19,084,419.33 from three different money laundering cases. The agency disclosed that out of the N27.2 billion recovered, N12.7 billion was from one individual. According to the commission, it is also investigating former governors, ex-ministers, and … Read more
A Nigerian US-based lawyer, Mr Chris Okobah, on Tuesday, charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve the nation’s electoral system to stop the judiciary from deciding the fate of election results. Okobah said the court has become a refuge for the political elite who manipulate the electoral system to achieve their desired outcomes. He … Read more
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been named the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the Climate Action Platform for Africa. Osinbajo will assist CAP-A with “the next phase of our growth and our mission of unlocking Africa's potential as a global hub for climate action,” the platform said in a statement. The … Read more
The Nigerian government has outlined activities for the 63rd anniversary of the nation. The agenda for the 2023 Independence day celebration was released by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, George Akume at the World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday. The theme of this year’s anniversary is “Nigeria at 63, Renewed Hope … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed that, no world leader had been invited for the 63rd independence anniversary scheduled for October 1. The government said the decision was taken in line with its option for a low-key celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated this during a press conference in Abuja. … Read more
The minister of works, David Nweze Umahi has said that he shed tears after traveling through some federal roads during a recent project inspection. He identified procurement processes as a major challenge towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s lofty intention. According to the former Governor, no existing federal road can last up to seven years. “I … Read more
Lissam 1 Ward Residents Thank Governor Kefas for Job Creation Lissam 1 ward in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State is abuzz with excitement today as residents celebrate the recent job creation initiative by Governor Dantala Agbu Kefas. The initiative, which provides employment for 100 residents of the ward, has been met with widespread … Read more
Army Commander Appoints Quarter Guard and Demands Allegiance to President Major General Mohammed Takuti Usman, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 81 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday addressed soldiers at the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the constituted authority. The GOC … Read more
Popular Controversial lawyer and model, Ifunanya Grant has said that she is not a practicing lawyer barely 48 hours after the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Aba branch filed a petition against her. The controversial law graduate has been in the spotlight following her inappropriate social media conduct involving substance abuse, and indecent images and videos. … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked Governors of the 36 states of the Federation to ensure an even distribution of palliative to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. Also, the secret police urged North East governors to prioritise the distribution of relief materials and other palliatives to strengthen security gains … Read more