The World Bank has commenced payment of the $800 million approved for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up
Reports says the bank has disbursed about $299.99 million to Nigeria under theNational Social Safety Net Programme-Scale Up approved by the World Bank onDecember 16, 2021.Documents obtained from the World Bank confirmed the payment adding that thedisbursement was made recently.
American rapper, Snoop Dogg has announced his decision to quit smoking
He took to his Instagram page to announce the major change to his lifestyle.The announcement has left fans and the entire music industry surprised, becausethe legendary rapper and actor is known for his style and love for cannabis.The Instagram post has generated an outpouring of support and curiosity from fansand fellow celebrities alike.Today Snoop has […]
Nigeria’s dreams of a World Cup return started on a shaky footing with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho
Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56thminute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa IbomStateBut 11 minutes later, defender Semi Ajayi rose to the occasion to power a headerpast the Crocodiles’ goalkeeper for the equalizer.The Super Eagles, however, have a chance […]
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money
The measure follows a huge devaluation of the currency as Malawi secures a loan fromthe International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost its ailing economy.Mr Chakwera has also ordered all ministers currently abroad to return home.Fuel allowances for senior government officials have been cut by 50%.
The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians to disregard the news that the party is working out a merger arrangement with any political party
Mr Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party who made this known in astatement yesterday in Abuja, stated that it is purely a news item twisted andsensationalised by a section of the media to embarrass the party.It will be recalled that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Atiku Abubakar, earlier called on opposition […]
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector
The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Muhammed Ali Pate said thenation’s health facilities are in bad shape, adding that there is a need for an urgentintervention.He made the declaration at the 64th National Council on Health being held in Ekiti,where salient issues around the health sector are up for discussion.
Kenyans have been given a special holiday to plant 100 million trees as part of the government’s goal to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years
The holiday allows “each and every Kenyan to own the initiative”, according toEnvironment Minister Soipan Tuya.Each Kenyan is being encouraged to plant at least two seedlings, leading to the 100-million target.The initiative is intended to help fight climate change.
The Lagos State Government has assured the general public of an ongoing investigation into the death of two female LAWMA Workers’ which occurred yesterday
A release signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. SolaGiwa, stated that the sad occurrence, in which the two road workers were killed by avehicle around the Charlie Boy area inward Gbagada, while evading arrest, has not goneunnoticed by the State Government.Hon. Giwa further revealed that the investigation is already yielding […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees’ Development Committee/Unit have placed 14 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) referees on preliminary suspension over poor officiating
Contained in a letter by Faith Irabor, Head of NFF’s Referees’ DevelopmentCommittee/Unit and addressed to Davidson Owumi, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer(COO) on Monday, the affected referees were placed on preliminary suspensionfollowing their perceived poor performances in seven NPFL matches, pending when theappropriate technical evaluation of such decisions are determined to be either right orwrong.The affected […]
The Fifa Club World Cup breaks new ground next month when it takes place for the first time in Saudi Arabia
In another first, European champions Manchester City debut at the tournament, and willfeature alongside the likes of hosts Al Ittihad, Egypt’s Al Ahly and South Americanchampions Fluminense. The Brazilian side were confirmed on Saturday as the final teamto seal their spot in Jeddah.The Fifa Club World Cup is a seven-team tournament bringing together the championsof […]
