Nigeria not yet ready for state police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun believes Nigeria is not “mature” for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it. Speaking yesterday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja, the Police IG, represented by Assistant Inspector-General, Ben Okolo, said it is the submission of the leadership of the […]
NLC to propose sanctions for defaulting governors of new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause, which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Its National Treasurer, Hakeem Ambali, who disclosed said the refusal of state governors to pay the current minimum wage […]
Manchester United to play Manchester City in FA Cup final
Manchester United had to battle their way on penalties against Coventry City to make the FA Cup final after squandering a 3-goal lead. Erik ten Hag’s men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 after extra time. The red devils will […]
US House passes billion dollars in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
Video hosting service TikTok says a potential ban on its app in the US would “trample the free speech” of 170 million Americans. The US House of Representatives voted at the weekend to ban TikTok if the app’s owner does not cut its ties with China. The legislation was part of a US foreign policy […]
Senate committee confirms rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery 90% completed
The Senate ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries has said that the upgrade and full rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery is at 90 percent completion and expected to commence operation before the end of the year. Committee Chairman, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (representing Anambra South senatorial district) disclosed this […]
Federal Government set to roll out CNG initiative by May 29
The Presidency on Sunday said it was ready to launch critical assets for deployment and launch of the compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative before May 29 when President Bola Tinubu turns one year in office. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who revealed this in a statement he […]
BNXN & Ruger Chat with Billboard News on their Reunion, Joint Album “RnB,” Afrobeats & More
Afrobeats artists BNXN and Ruger were on the Billboard News show, where they discussed their past online disagreements, how they patched things up and ended up creating a new joint album, “RnB.” The artists also explained what inspired them to make a joint album, the rising global recognition of Afrobeats, and their connection to Burna Boy. They also expressed immense […]
Burna Boy named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024
Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has joined the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world’s most influential people. Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, which celebrates individuals who have left a lasting mark in their fields. Meanwhile, 21 Savage was the only rapper on TIME’s 100 Most Influential […]
Sports Minister assures Super Eagles will have a coach within Two Weeks
The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has assured Nigerian football fans that the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, would have a new coach in the next one or two weeks. The Super Eagles have been without a substantive coach after the contract of Jose Peseiro expired at the end of the Africa […]
EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack
The EU has agreed to expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel. The bloc already has multiple sanctions in place against Iran, including for selling drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. The US has also hinted it will impose its own new penalties […]