Guinea beat Super Eagles 2-0 in pre-AFCON friendly, as Victor Boniface is ruled out
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-0 in a friendly game on Monday against Guinea in preparation for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to start on the 13th of February in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles will be without Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface for the 2023 AFCON after the youngster picked […]
Uganda denies reports of Nigeria rejecting its degrees
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) denies allegations that Uganda may face Nigeria’s rejection of its degree certificates over authenticity concerns. The NCHE investigates complaints related to higher learning institutions and takes appropriate action. Prof Mary Okwakol, the NCHE’s executive director, clarified that there have been no complaints from Nigeria about the legitimacy of […]
Federal Government Unveils Automated Passport Application Portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians. The NIS in a statement said the launch followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiling the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in […]
President Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu, Directs EFCC To Probe Humanitarian Ministry
President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. A press statement issued yesterday, by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the President further directed the Executive Chairman of the EFCC to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects […]
Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia showdown
In Boxing, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to the ring to take on former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. A press conference has been scheduled for January 15 to reveal the details of the Ngannou-Joshua clash, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, although reports suggest it will […]
IGP warns against the activities of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the activities of fraudsters and individuals who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process of police constables in the general duty and specialist Cadres of the Nigeria Police Force for personal gain. The commencement of the physical/credentials screening for applicants into the rank of Police […]
AGF says her office does not make payments for government agencies
the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein has clarified that her office does not make payments for government agencies. According to Madein, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) does not make payments for projects and programmes implemented by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. She […]
Boeing Planes grounded again in US after 737 Max 9 door blowout mid-air.
The US aviation regulator has said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied the planes are safe. The Federal Aviation Administration has been inspecting the jets after part of an Alaska Airlines plane’s fuselage fell off last Friday. Thousands of passengers saw their flights cancelled after major US airlines […]
CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature foreign exchange backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has disbursed 61.64 million dollars to foreign airlines through various Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). According to a statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali in Abuja on Sunday, the disbursement is in fulfilment of CBN’s commitment to eliminate the backlog of pending matured […]
President Tinubu orders investigation into Betta Edu’s humanitarian funds scandal
President Bola Tinubu has ordered investigation into alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation headed by Ms Betta Edu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, stressed that the Tinubu’s administration is committed […]
