NACA encourages the public to be safety conscious while expressing affection during Valentine’s day
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has encouraged the public to prioritize their safety and well-being while expressing affection during this year’s Valentine’s Day. While reiterating NACA’s dedication to fostering a healthy and responsible observance of love, the agency’s Director General (DG), Gambo Aliyu, emphasized that as Valentine’s Day approaches, individuals should […]
EFCC declares former CBN Governor’s wife wanted for alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mrs Margaret Emefiele, wife of the former governor of the CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele wanted for alleged money laundering. EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale, stated in Abuja that three other persons: Mr Eric Odoh, Mrs Anita Omoile, and Mr Jonathan Omoile, had been declared wanted alongside […]
Lagos Governor to flag off N750 million ‘trader money’ for 15,000 beneficiaries on February 14
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will flag-off a N750 million financial intervention scheme tagged ‘Lagos Market Trader Money’ for 15,000 beneficiaries on Wednesday February 14. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, who stated this during a sensitisation programme on hygiene for 500 market men and women at the Lagos Fresh Food Hub, Idi-Oro, […]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns over child abuse pardon scandal
Hungary’s President Katalin Novak has resigned. A member of the ruling conservative party Fidesz, Novak’s decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home. […]
CBN Governor Reports Positive Results in Stabilizing Foreign Exchange Rates
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, has announced that the measures implemented by the apex bank to stabilize foreign exchange rates are yielding positive results. During a briefing with the Joint Senate Committee on Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions on Friday, Cardoso highlighted the effectiveness of these measures in stabilizing foreign exchange […]
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an “amazing” moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday’s final in Abidjan, where they will face tournament hosts Ivory Coast (20:00 GMT). Nigeria have reached their first final since 2013, when […]
US R&B singer Usher has promised to roller-skate during his Super Bowl half-time show, in Las Vegas, on Sunday
He said would recreate a skating sequence that had become a viral highlight of his recent Vegas residency, while the show would be a “crescendo” marking a “new beginning” in his 30-year career. Previous Super Bowl half-time show performers include Katy Perry, Prince and Beyoncé. But Usher will be the first independent artist to take […]
President Biden Defends Handling of Classified Files Amid Memory Concerns
US President Joe Biden has vehemently criticized an investigation into his handling of classified files, refuting suggestions about the limitations of his memory during a surprise news briefing held on Thursday evening. Special Counsel Robert Hur’s decision not to charge President Biden for mishandling files was accompanied by scathing remarks, including questioning the president’s memory. […]
Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialed by football’s lawmakers IFAB
Football’s lawmakers IFAB are to test out sin-binning players and issuing blue cards. The attempt to be announced today Friday, would see Sin-bins, used at grassroots level for dissent, be extended to cynical fouls as part of a trial. A player would spend 10 minutes in the technical area after being given a blue card […]
NLC and TUC Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government over Non-Implementation of Agreements
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum, from tomorrow February 9 to February 14, 2024, to the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement both parties reached after the removal of the petrol subsidy. In a statement signed by the leaders of the two […]
