President Tinubu Departs Abuja for COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, as PDP describes 2024 Budget as Deceitful
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which takes place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” According to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial […]
SZA, Usher win at 2023 Soul Train Awards (Full Winners list)
Lagos, Nigeria – November 27, 2023– The soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, recording artist, media producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer and featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. With four big wins, SZA led the […]
NCAA Suspends all the wet-leased Aircraft
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all the wet-leased aircraft in the operations of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA). The suspension is said to be connected with the diversion of the Abuja bound flight from Lagos to Asaba Airport on Sunday by the cabin crew of the airline. A source close to the agency, […]
Rapper Young Thug’s racketeering trial has begun in Georgia with opening arguments starting on Monday morning
The Atlanta rapper, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, stands accused of co-founding a violentstreet gang in the Atlanta area. Prosecutors are using the critically-acclaimed performer’s own lyrics as evidence of the gang’s existence. Some are watching for the parallels to the Georgia case developing against former President Donald Trump. Mr Williams, 32, has been in jail […]
Assisat Oshuola and Chiamaka Nnadoziemake final list for CAF best female footballer of the year
Super Falcons players – Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been listed among the final ten nominees for the CAF women’s Player of the Year award, ahead of the 2023 CAF awards scheduled to be held in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 11. CAF revealed this via its X account yesterday. Oshoala in 2022 beat Zambia’s […]
Rehabilitation and Palliative works on failed Roads to commence December 1
The Minister for Works, Dave Umahi, has announced that the rehabilitation and palliative work on all failed federal roads will commence on December 1, 2023. He also reeled out plans for actualizing a sustainable road infrastructure throughout the country. In a personal statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the minister said his response […]
Qatar announces Gaza truce extended by two days
Qatar says Israel and Hamas have agreed to a two-day extension to the current truce which has seen hostages freed and Palestinian prisoners released. US national security spokesman John Kirby says Hamas has committed to releasing another 20 women and children over the next two days. Families have been informed by the Israeli government that […]
The FEC approves 2024 appropriation bill of N27.5tn
The Federal Executive Council has approved the 2024 appropriation bill of N27.5tn,to be presented by President Bola Tinubu. This is an increase from the N26.01tn earlier considered by the council. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, after the close of this week’s Council meeting disclosed that further details of the budget will […]
Aviation Minister Summons Heads Of Agencies Over Air Safety Concerns
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has summoned heads of regulatory agencies in the ministry to address recent safety concerns in the aviation sector. Reacting to questions regarding the recent incident of a plane-diversion to Asaba, Delta state, the Minister reiterated that a full assessment of the incident has commenced and all […]
Prsident Bola Tinubu appoints NNPCL board members, management team
President Bola has appointed Pius Akinyelure as the Non-Executive Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and also retained Mele Kyari as the organization’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). A statement released by spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the duo is part of the new board and management of the NNPCL, in compliance […]
