NCDC Activates Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever Over Escalating Incidence
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated its Lassa fever emergency operations centre in response to the country’s escalating incidence of the disease. A statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, on Thursday stated that in 2023, there was an increase in the number of cases reported from week 49 […]
Court Grants Godwin Emefiele Permission to Travel Out of Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu who handed the ruling however said Emefiele must however remain in the country. The Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did […]
Super Eagles Secure a 1-0 Victory Against Ivory Coast at the Afcon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their chances in this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team the win from the penalty spot after striker Victor Osimhen was struck by an Ivorian defender in the penalty box. Nigeria is now […]
Students Loan Scheme Will Take Off This January
The federal government has reaffirmed that the January target for the takeoff of the Students Loan Scheme is still very much intact. Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, who gave the affirmation while addressing journalists after yesterday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC), said all is now set for the scheme to begin with the completion […]
Peseiro Reveals Yusuf Won’t Play Against Cote d’Ivoire
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed Alhassan Yusuf will miss the side’s clash with the AFCON host Cote d’Ivoire, due to injury. Yusuf sustained a thigh injury in Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, while Joe Aribo and Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho are in line to replace him in […]
Davido has Sold Out the Famous O2 Arena Again
Nigerian superstar Davido has sold out the famous O2 Arena ahead of his headline concert scheduled for January 2024. The multi-award winning Afrobeats artist has sold out the legendary Arena, according to a post on X by The O2. Davido’s main performance at the 20,000 O2 Arena on January 28, 2024, is one of the […]
US Court Orders the Return of $8.9 Million that was Stolen in 2014 to Nigeria
A New Jersey court in the United States has ruled that assets worth around $8.9 million stolen by government officials in Nigeria around 2014, can be returned to Nigeria. Following the service of a forfeiture notice in November, the Court concluded that funds deposited in a Jersey bank account were likely “misappropriated by officials” in […]
Panic as an Explosion Demolishes Ibadan Buildings
There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, as loud explosion rocked the ancient city around 8:00pm, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. The Oyo State Government also confirmed what it described as “an uncommon explosion” which residents speculate that houses and cars far from the scene were impacted by the blast wave. The number […]
After departing the Super Eagles training, Umar Sadiq will play for Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad have named Umar Sadiq in their game day squad days after he left the Nigerian camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Sadiq was among Nigeria’s 25-man team for the competition but left owing to a knee injury he got in a pre-tournament match against Guinea. However, Nigerian […]
Yemi Alade & Adekunle Gold Appear on the Hollywood Soundtrack for “The Book of Clarence”
Hollywood film, The Book Of Clarence which features soundtracks from Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold will hit Nigerians cinemas from April 12, 2024. Adekunle Gold will appear on the song “Jeezu,” alongside American rappers Doja Cat and Kodak Black. While Yemi Alade features on “Sacred Love” alongside Jeymes Samuel. The soundtrack album which was released […]