President Tinubu Promises to Handle Return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of Germany, Frank–Walter Steinmeier, in a State Visit at the Presidential […]
Ayra Starr Reigns as Spotify’s Most Streamed Female Artist in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has celebrated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, who emerged most streamed female artiste in three countries: Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement noted that Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped findings revealed the top 10 most streamed female artistes in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South […]
FG Dismisses Presence Of COVID-19 Variant XEC In Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misinformation circulating on social media. First identified in Australia, the increased virulent XEC variant of COVID-19, has reportedly spread to 29 countries. However, the ministry in a statement […]
Netflix Reaffirms Commitment to Nigerian Market Amid Exit Rumors
Netflix has officially denied recent rumors suggesting that it plans to exit the Nigerian market. The streaming giant emphasized its ongoing commitment to investing in local content and serving its audience in Nigeria. The speculation arose following comments made by Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan during the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival. Afolayan mentioned that Netflix […]
NPFL Postpones Kwara United vs. Enyimba Match Due to CAF Engagement
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has announced the postponement of the highly anticipated match between Kwara United and Enyimba, originally scheduled for December 8, 2024. The decision was made to accommodate Enyimba’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, where they are set to face Egyptian club Zamalek on the same day. The match was postponed […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players for WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
By Trust Inonse The head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere, has announced a squad of 25 players for their upcoming training camp in preparation for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup. This tournament is set to take place in Ghana from December 12 to 26, 2024. The selected squad features […]
Federal Government Introduces Malaria Vaccine into National Immunization Schedule
In a significant move to combat the malaria epidemic in Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially added a malaria vaccine to the national routine immunization schedule. This announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Pate, who stated that the rollout of the malaria vaccine will commence this week, […]
Presidency Refutes Claims of Scrapping Key Agencies in Tax Reform
The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed allegations that the ongoing tax reform bills before the National Assembly are intended to dismantle key agencies such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred agains Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami […]
President Tinubu Urges More Investments In Food Security, Solid Minerals, Energy And Education
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée today. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential […]