Tinubu supports NDLEA in fight against drug abuse
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking as well as its ramped-up efforts to prevent the Nigerian populace from falling prey to the drug scourge. The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]
FG unveils Fibre Forward Strategic Development project
Federal government has unveiled the Fibre Forward Strategic Development project, which aims to extend Nigeria’s fibre-optic backbone by 90,000 kilometres. Speaking at the Development Workshop, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated that when completed, the project will position the country as Africa’s third-largest terrestrial fibre-optic infrastructure. Edun, who pledged […]
NELFUND Postpones State Uni. Student Loan Application
The application process for the Student Loan for state institutions has been postponed by 14-days, due to low data submissions. Head of Media at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, in a statement said the decision was necessitated by the failure of several state-owned institutions to upload the required student data and fees information […]
FG bans single-use plastics across parastatals and agencies
The Federal Executive Council has approved the ban of Single-use plastics across all Federal Government parastatals and agencies, to prevent environmental pollution. Briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Ishaq Salako said the ban is to align with climate change policies and to […]
Rangers adopt Green Foot Ladies team
Rangers have concluded plans to partner with Green Foot Ladies in their bid to meet CAF’s requirements to participate in the Champions League next season. It was reported that CAF regulations stipulate that participating clubs should have a female team or adopt an existing female team. The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions will provide […]
CHIVIDO 2024: ‘I’d have been among groomsmen if not for Zlatan’ – Portable
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, AKA Portable, has revealed that he got invited to his colleague, Davido’s wedding. He claimed that he would have been among the groomsmen if rapper Zlatan Ibile hadn’t ruined his relationship with the DMW boss. Speaking during an Instagram live session with fans, Portable said, “I was invited for Davido’s wedding. […]
Cholera outbreak claims 53 lives in Nigeria
The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed 53 lives as of yesterday, June 24. Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Jide Idris, gave this at a press briefing, saying that the 53 deaths stem from 1,528 suspected cases across 107 Local Government Areas in 31 states. In […]
ChiVido2024! Check Out Davido & Chioma’s Pre-Wedding Photos
It’s an exciting moment for David Adeleke and Chioma Avril, see wonderful pre-wedding photos of the couples as the countdown to their tying the knot has begun! In anticipation of their upcoming wedding, the sweethearts shared lovely photos from their pre-wedding shoot on Instagram. The warmth each frame exudes is next to none and we […]
Injured Rudiger in doubt for Germany’s last 16 match
Euro 2024 hosts Germany have been hit with fresh defensive concerns ahead of their last 16 match, with centre-back Antonio Rudiger in doubt with a thigh injury. The German FA (DFB) said Monday Rudiger would be in doubt for the match, against an as yet undetermined opponent in Dortmund on Saturday, from the side’s training […]
Students protest missing colleague in Ondo
Hundreds of students of higher institutions of learning took to the streets of Ode Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of the state, on Monday to protest against the missing of one Gideon Akindoye. Akindoye went missing on Monday, June 11, 2024, after going to his father’s farm, located between Igbobini and Ode […]