Saudi Arabia declares June 16 as Sallah Day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. In an announcement, Saudi said last Friday marked the beginning of the holy month, which ushers in Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival, and the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-el-Fitr. Also, […]
FG warns hotels in Nigeria not to harbour underage girls
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the āUnlock Training and Grantsā ceremony, which saw 200 young entrepreneurs receive N100m. The Minister who said hoteliers […]
Labour awaits President Tinubu decision over proposed New Wage
President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, said yesterday that organised labour was awaiting President Bola Tinubuās response to the proposed new minimum wage, before itās next line of action. Ajaero said in an interview with The Nation that labour expected the President to make further consultation, before taking a final decision on […]
Tems Releases Debut Album “Born in the Wild”
Nigerian singer Tems has officially released her debut album, *Born in the Wild*, through RCA Records/Since 93′. The 18-track album includes the pre-released singles āMe & Uā and āLove Me JeJe,ā the latter of which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimuās 1997 classic of the same name. To support the release, Tems is embarking on […]
English Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VARĀ
English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming season, despite ongoing controversies and criticisms. The decision was made at the Premier Leagueās annual general meeting, where 19 out of the 20 clubs voted in favor of retaining the technology. According to the BBC, Wolverhampton […]
Eagles drop from 3rd to 4th in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles dropped from third to fourth in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers without kicking a ball after Benin Republicās 1-0 win over Rwanda in their third game of the group on Thursday. Led by former Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr, Benin leapfrogged Nigeria and South Africa and moved to second […]
Saudi Arabia declares June 16 Sallah day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent which signaled the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Consequently, tomorrow will mark the beginning of the holy month. Also, the Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will commence on Friday, June 14, with the day of Arafah falling on Saturday, June 15. With the […]
The Senate Passes National Anti-Doping Bill
The Senate has also passed the National Anti-Doping Bill seeking to domesticate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizationās convention against doping in sports. The Upper legislative chamber passed the bill for the third time, after the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human […]
The Presidency denies N105,000 pay as Labour awaits new wage
The Presidency has denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu at […]
Ruger Drops Two New Singles, Prepares for European Tour
Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger has bolstered his impressive discography with the release of two brand-new singles, “Luv Again” and “Make Way.”Ā These tracks, which dropped on June 5, 2024, mark the beginning of what promises to be an eventful summer for the Afrobeats star, known for his infectious rhythms and catchy melodies. Ruger, who burst […]
