NLC Slams FG’s Plan to Distribute N500bn As Palliatives To Nigerians
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slammed the plan of the Federal Government to distribute N500bn as palliatives to Nigerians and government officials to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. Its President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement yesterday argued that the Federal Government was “seeking to impoverish the people further by taking […]
BBN ‘All Stars’ Edition to Premiere July 23
The eighth edition of the Big Brother Naija television reality show is to premiere July 23 till October 1 as an all-star 70-day show, with housemates from the seven previous editions. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria who disclosed, said the premiere would air on all Africa Magic channels: […]
Sporting Lagos Defeat Remo Stars to Win Naija Super 8 Tournament
Sporting Lagos have emerged the inaugural champions of the Naija Super 8 after beating Remo Stars on penalties in Sunday’s final. The Nigeria Professional League (NPL) newly promoted club triumphed 4-2 on penalty shootout after 90 minutes ended 1-1. For emerging winner the Lagos-based club was awarded the star prize of N25m while Remo got […]
FIFA Women’s WC: Super Falcons Arrive at Brisbane Camp
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived their camp in Brisbane, Australia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug. 20. The nine-time African champions will begin her campaign on Friday against Canada before meeting hosts Australia on July 27 and the Republic of Ireland on […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Draw Benin, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho in Group C
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho and Zimbabwe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. All teams in the nine groups will play in a home and away, round-robin format starting in November 2023, with each of the group winners qualifying automatically for the FIFA […]
Tinubu crowned as new ECOWAS Chairman
sector participation in the effort towards the economic development of Member States as well as their social integration.In his welcome address, the outgone ECOWAS Chairman and President Bola Tinubu has emerged the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State […]
Hilda Baci cooks to raise funds for A widow
Guiness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, will display her world-beating culinary skills in Lagos on Friday, July 14, to raise funds for a widow of her choice. Baci’s dishes will be tasted in an initiative by Joseph Edgar, the Chief Executive Officer of Duke of Shomolu Productions, a theatrical play producing outfit, to assist widows […]
Super Eagles drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The seedings, released by the world football governing body yesterday, were […]
FG Acquire 40 Evacuation Buses At $1.2m To Evacuate Nigerians In Sudan
The Federal Government has said that it is procuring 40 luxury buses toward the evacuation of Nigerians trapped in Sudan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, earlier today disclosed that the buses are expected to cost the government 1.2 million dollars. Speaking to media during a briefing after the Federal Executive Council Meeting, Mr […]
President-Elect Bola Tinubu Arrives Nigeria, After 34-Day Absence
Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, Nigeria after over one month away in Europe. The aircraft which conveyed the former Lagos State governor had touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja yesterday evening. The APC stalwart, who was officially out of Nigeria since March 22, returned about one month before his inauguration […]
