Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial
The family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has beenforced to proceed with his burial after a year-long wait for a promised state funeralthat never materialised. Akinkunmi, who died on September 4, 2023, at 87, was supposed to be honouredwith a state funeral by the Federal Government. However, his son, Akinwumi […]
Nigerians in for Tougher Times as Petrol rises to N855 per Litre
Nigerians are in for tougher times, following the price increase of petrol to N855per litre by filling stations belonging to the Nigerian National PetroleumCorporation Limited in Lagos. The price adjustment comes amid the ongoing fuel scarcity rocking the country,and days after the NNPC admitted that its capacity to supply petrol to localmarketers is threatened by […]
Osimhen Signs for Galatasaray on 1-Year Loan Deal
Napoli and Turkish club Galatasaray have sealed a one-year loan deal for VictorOsimhen. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Monday night, Napoli’srelease clause has been reduced from €130m to €75m, while the loan move toGalatasaray until June 2025, covers Osimhen’s €9/10m salary. The loan deal agreed with Napoli does […]
FRSC to Collaborate with NBA for Prosecution of Drivers Assaulting Officers
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said that the Corp will partner with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to ensure that drivers who assault or knock down FRSC officers are prosecuted. Speaking on Classic 94.3 FM Abuja during the station’s six-year anniversary celebration, Mohammed underscored the agency’s commitment […]
NDLEA Boss Vows to Intercept Drug Traffickers by Sea
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has affirmed that the agency is fully prepared to arrest drug traffickers and intercept canoes and boats transporting illicit drugs from other countries into Nigeria. Marwa made this statement while decorating eight officers with their new ranks for […]
Military Arrests 71 for Crude Oil Theft in August
In a bid to eradicate crude oil theft in the country, the military high command has said that it is monitoring the Prosecution of culprits perpetrating crude oil theft just as it arrested 71 persons involved in crude oil theft in the month of August alone. The Director Defence Media Operations (DDMO) Maj. Gen. Edward […]
Fireboy DML Releases Album ”Adedamola” On Soptify, August 29th
Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML is poised to captivate global audiences with his forthcoming album, ”Adedamola”, scheduled for release on Spotify today August 29. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. Okumu expressed enthusiasm for the album, stating that Fireboy DML’s music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners, especially those aged 23 to 34, and the most streamed songs in the last 28 days were ”Dealer”, “Peru”, “Bandana”, “Everyday”, and “Yawa”.
FG, ASUU Meet September 6 To Avert Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up to review ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolved while the government promised to ensure lasting solutions to the crisis. Briefing newsmen at the end of the closed door meeting, Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman said both parties agreed to reconvene on Sept. 6, while on his part, the ASUU National President, prof. Emmanuel Osodeke expressed hope that all issues would be resolved before the Sept. 6 meeting.
NCC Sets Final NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced Sept. 14 as final deadline for National Identity Number and Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) linkage. Its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said about 153 million SIMs had been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 percent, adding that it recorded a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024. He urged members of the public who have not completed their NIN-SIM linkage, or who have faced issues due to verification mismatches, to visit their service providers promptly to update their details before the deadline, and also reminded the public that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences, punishable by imprisonment and fines.
UEFA Appoints A Prestigious Honour To Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, a name synonymous with excellence in European football, is set to receive a prestigious honour from UEFA, solidifying his status as the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer. The special award will be presented by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin during the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony tomorrow Thursday, August 29, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. According to a statement from the UEFA website yesterday, Ronaldo’s unparalleled achievements in the UEFA Champions League, including his 140 goals across 183 appearances, have redefined the competition’s history. As the only player to have scored in three separate finals and a five-time winner, this honour acknowledges his enduring legacy and sets a monumental benchmark for future generations of footballers.