Labour Party Confident of Winning 2027 Presidency Without Coalition
The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora […]
National Assembly Targets January 31 for 2025 Budget Passage
The National Assembly has set Jan. 31 as the tentative date for passage of the N49.7 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to its joint session by President Bola Tinubu on Dec. 18, 2024. Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen. Solomon Adeola, who stated this yesterday at a meeting with the chairmen of standing committees […]
Nigeria Reinforces COVID-19 Protocols Amid China’s Virus Surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared yesterday that Nigeria is not at risk yet of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, which has left thousands of people, especially children, hospitalised in China. Reports indicate that the new respiratory virus outbreak, coming five years after the emergence of a novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in […]
Debbie Harry Reflects on Aging and Life at Nearly 80
As Debbie Harry approaches her 80th birthday on July 1, the Blondie frontwoman opened up about her views on growing older in an interview with The Times. Reflecting on the passage of time, she shared her thoughts on aging and how it feels to have outlived many of her peers. “I don’t constantly dwell on […]
26 Players Invited, as Eagles Commence Training in Ikenne-Remo Ahead of CHAN 2025
Interim Head Coach of the CHAN Eagles, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up 26 players to begin camping ahead of the 8th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals. The CHAN Eagles are expected to begin a closed-camp training at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, Ogun. The CHAN Eagles will on January 15 in […]
Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Messi, Clinton, Denzel Washington, and Others
US President Joe Biden has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist George Soros. According to a White House statement, the medal is presented to people “who […]
NAFDAC Warns Against Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug ‘Phesgo'”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, labelled with batch number C5290S20. In a public alert (No. 051/2024) available on the agency’s website, NAFDAC reported that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), Roche, received a complaint from a […]
Onion Farmers Link Price Hike and Scarcity to Flood, Climate Change
The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the produce in the country. The National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, who gave the reasons says they were multifaceted, leading to low production of the produce. Isab says high […]
Islamic Scholars Urge Clerics to Prioritize Knowledge and Accuracy in Fatwa Declarations
Islamic Scholars and other stakeholders have urged clerics to deepen their knowledge before stating their position on any Islamic matters. The scholars who made the call at the 16th annual Islamic International Conference organized by Daaru Naim Academy for Sharia Science of Nigeria held in Lagos, urged Muslim clerics to ensure that their messages are […]
Anthony Joshua Eyes Three-Time World Champion Title
Renowned boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has expressed his commitment to achieving greater milestones in his career while pledging to support Nigeria’s development. Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu during the season’s celebrations in Lagos, Joshua expressed pride in his heritage and promised to contribute to Nigeria’s progress. Joshua, while fielding […]
