CAF Announces Record $10.4M Prize Pool for 2024 CHAN
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record $10.4 million prize pool for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking a major financial boost for the tournament. For the first time, the CHAN champions will earn $3.5 million—a 75% increase from the previous $2 million prize. The runner-up will receive $1.2 million, with […]
Ghanaians Protest Against Nigerians Over Crime Allegations
A group of Ghanaians staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of promoting prostitution, ritual killings, kidnappings, and other crimes in Ghana. In a viral video on Tuesday, protesters held placards with messages like “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals” and “Our kids are going missing because of Igbos.” They also displayed a […]
OVL Launches 9ja Youth Drive to Train 6,000 Young Nigerians
Ahead of the 2025 international youth day, OVL Foundation has officially kick-started the 9ja Youth Drive initiative aiming to empower over 1,800 Nigerian youths with vocational and tech skills across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Convener of the initiative, Omobolanle Victor Laniyan said the program, targeting individuals aged 18–45, also offers startup resources and […]
Stray Elephant Kills Farmer in Ogun Community
A farmer was reportedly killed by a stray elephant from a government forest reserve in Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Commissioner for Forestry Taiwo Oludotun said authorities are aware of the situation and en route to the community. READ ANOTHER STORY – https://classic97.net/edo-oil-adviser-suspended-fundraising/
Edo Governor Suspends Oil Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over alleged unauthorized fundraising for a planned oil and gas summit. In a statement on Tuesday, Secretary to the State Government Umar Ikhilor announced the immediate suspension of the summit, originally set for August 7. Isere has been […]
Tinubu Boosts Cancer Care with New Centres
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation for medical industrialisation in Nigeria through bold investments in world-class healthcare infrastructure, particularly in cancer treatment. Idris stated this during the commissioning of newly constructed Clinical Oncology Cancer Centres located at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; the University […]
Asisat Oshoala Denies Retirement Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Super Falcons
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumours about her retirement from international football, describing the reports as baseless. She clarified the situation while speaking with journalists in Morocco, shortly after Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over the host nation in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations over the weekend. Oshoala reaffirmed her […]
US, EU Reach Trade Deal to Avert Tariff Hike and Open Markets
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners. After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed a US tariff on all EU goods of 15%. That is […]
Lagos Faces 25-Day Power Disruptions as TCN Begins Transmission Line Upgrade
Electricity consumers in Lagos will experience intermittent power supply over the next few weeks, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria begins a critical upgrade of the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The 25-day maintenance project, which runs from today, July 28 to August 21, will take place daily from 8am to 5pm, with power restored […]
FG Launches N10m Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Staff Welfare and Development
The Federal Government has introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), offering loans of up to N10 million to academic and non-academic staff of Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Announced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, the scheme aims to boost financial stability, welfare, and professional development. Loans are capped at 33.3% […]
