FG Offers Free Train Service During Yuletide
The Federal Government has said it would offer free train service to all Nigerians from Dec. 20 up until Jan. 5, 2025. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents after the FEC meeting yesterday that the Free Transportation (train) initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to reducing the socio-economic […]
FEC Approves N47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N47.96 trillion budget proposals for 2025 with President Bola Tinubu ordering some amendments after its presentation to the Council by the Budget Office. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Budget and Economic Planning Minister, said that the proposal […]
FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 Men’s World Cup Host
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed Saudi Arabia as host of the men’s soccer World Cup in 2034. Similarly, the world soccer’s governing body yesterday announced that the 2030 World Cup will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal […]
British Man, Fakana, Gets One-Year Jail in Dubai for Teen Sex
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl in Dubai while the pair were on holiday with their families, has been sentenced to one year in prison. Fakana, who hails from Tottenham in north London, began the secretive holiday romance in September with the British girl, who […]
US Embassy in Nigeria Updates Visa Process
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. According to the embassy shared on its official X page, Applicants with scheduled interviews will now need to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the application procedure. It noted that the new process; […]
Nigeria Will Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity to Its National Grid
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year 2024. The minister who made this known to newsmen after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a […]
Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Generates ₦2 Trillion Annually
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the fashion industry generates two trillion naira annually and remains a vital part of Nigeria’s cultural fabrics. The former minister who delivered a keynote address at the hybrid edition of the 10th annual Pan African Music Fashion Runway and the Game Changer Africa Acknowledgement (The […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
Cynthia Erivo And Grande Among Golden Globe Nominees
British actress Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the stars who have scored nominations for the Golden Globes, as the Hollywood award season kicks off in earnest. Erivo is shortlisted for best female actor in a comedy or musical for her role as Elphaba in the hit film Wicked, while co-star Grande is in […]
Real Madrid and Manchester City Dominate FIFPRO World 11 Team
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11. For the first time in almost 20 years Lionel Messi was absent from the list announced yesterday by the global players’ association. The Argentinian, who holds the all-time record with 17 selections, was replaced in […]
