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 […]
Niger Military Leaders Rename Streets Bearing French Names
Niger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power. Niger’s relationship with France and other Western allies deteriorated after President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup last year. During the ceremony held in Niamey to mark the various name […]
Federal Government Orders Probe into Jigawa Tanker Explosion
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia town, to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital. The President, who further directed that emergency aid, including medical […]
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 […]
Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal
The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the team landed in Kano, after players and officials were stranded for more than 15 hours at the Al Abraq airport in Libya, ahead of their match slated […]
Customs Extends Verification Exercise for Private Aircraft
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this extension in a statement yesterday explained that this extension provides an additional window for operators of privately […]
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 […]
Naijafm102.7 Holds First Ankara Night
The first ever Ankara Night of our sister station NaijaFm102.7 took place at the weekend. Despite the heavy downpour, the fun and excitement was in to gear, as many people ate, drank, and even had gift bags filled with items courtesy of Flour Mills Nigeria. Winners of yards of wrappers were also presented with their […]
