Flamingos Run Riot in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, led by head coach Bankole Olowookere recorded a 4-1 victory against New Zealand, in their opener of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign. The Flamingos who won a bronze medal at the last edition in India, return to action in their second group game against Ecuador […]
US Gives Israel 30 day Ultimatum to Boost Gaza Aid
The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally and comes amid a new Israeli offensive in northern Gaza that […]
New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January
The new curriculum for basic schools will take effect nationwide from January 2025. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who announced this yesterday during a meeting with stakeholders, explained that under the new curriculum, pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at least two skills, while plans are ongoing to ensure the teachers […]
FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT), and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the development, which has been cleared for gazetting, was […]
FG Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Over Israeli Attack
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. In statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on […]
President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week UK Vacation
President Bola Tinubu has left for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. This was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Yesterday’s departure comes two weeks after the President returned from London where he met with King Charles III. READ ANOTHER RECENT […]
FG Distributes 2000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Youths
The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said they would go a long […]
President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Confab
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Speaking yesterday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast, the president said the Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. The […]
Balmoral Group hosts winners of Game Rush ‘Chaos in The Ring’
Balmoral Group, Nigerian leading 360 events solutions company, hosted winners of the Game Rush ‘Chaos in The Ring’ boxing event to a courtesy visit led by its CEO, Dr Ezekiel Adamu, at the Balmoral headquarters in Ikoyi, on 26, September, 2024. The visit celebrated the athletes for their victories in the landmark boxing series organised […]
