Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro dismisses concern about Bafana Bafana’s penalty-saving goalkeeper
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
King Charles of England has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Buckingham Palace clarified that it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement, the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. Buckingham Palace […]
Protest Rocks Minna as Residents Block Roads Over High Cost Of Living
Some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort to […]
NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less, and PET bottles less than 200ml. Its director-general, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, while addressing the media over the development in Abuja on Monday, said the ban was not a sudden development but a result of a multilateral […]
The T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft acquired recently by FG will be inducted into battle today Tuesday, February 6
NAF’s spokesperson, Air Vice Marshall Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement yesterday saying the induction ceremony will be performed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Makurdi, Benue state. Gabkwet said the event would signify a major boost to Nigeria’s national defense capability under the current dispensation. The Nigerian […]
WHO has asked African Leaders to invest on the fight against Cancer
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has tasked African leaders with the urgent need to prioritize the prevention of cancer care by investing hugely in it. Describing the cancer situation in Africa as distressing, the global body warned that without prompt action, cancer-related deaths in the region could reach approximately one million per year by 2030. […]
Defence Headquarters warns HURIWA, threatens legal action over misinformation
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has addressed the concerns raised by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) regarding the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) approach to the prolonged crisis in Plateau State. The DHQ in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information (DDI) Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau informed that the formation of […]
First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu assures Nigerians that the hard times will soon come to an end
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has assured that the hard times being faced by Nigerians will soon come to an end with the right policies of the Federal Government. The President’s wife gave the assurance on Monday in the State House during a meeting with the Governors Wives on her pet project, Renewed Hope […]
Nigerian Afrobeat stars lost to South-African singer Tyla at the 66th Grammy Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats stars at the 66th Grammy Awards as Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Olamide and Asake failed to win from 10 nominations across five categories. The Nigerian contingent lost the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ trophy to South-African singer Tyla who earned the prize with her 2023 track, “Water”. All the categories the […]
Arsenal Beat Liverpool to reignite Premier League Title Race
Arsenal blew the Premier League title race wide open as Gabriel Martinelli punished a howler from Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker to inspire a crucial 3-1 win over the leaders on Sunday. Arsenal’s vital victory moved them into second, two points behind Liverpool after 23 games each. Champions Manchester City, who travel to Brentford later tonight, […]