Nigeria Launches Contactless Passport Application
The Nigeria Immigration Service plans to roll out a phased contactless passport renewal system, beginning in Canada, November 1, 2024. Announced via its X account, the NIS says this initiative, designed to simplify and modernize the passport renewal process, allows Nigerians to apply for passport renewals online, reducing the need for in-person visits to Immigration […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Agbako Dies at 101
Popular veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, well known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead. Agbako died the morning of 1st November, 2024 at the age of 101. His demise was announced in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria , Bolaji Amusan, on Instagram. Nollywood actor, […]
Carabao Cup Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton to Progress To Quarter Final
Holders Liverpool are into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton. The Reds will now face Southampton away in the week of December 16. Tottenham claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester City and booked a quarter-final tie with Manchester United who beat Leicester 5-2 at Old Trafford. Newcastle United […]
FG Partners With GSK To Boost Local Production Of Drugs
Federal Government has partnered pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to bolster local drug production in Nigeria. Sharing this on his official X account today in Abuja, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said that the initiative is to transform Nigeria into a hub for high-quality health product manufacturing and reduce dependency on importation of medical […]
Lagos Govt. Seals Ikeja Golf Club Over Public Safety Concerns
The Lagos State Government has shut down Ikeja Golf Club at Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, over public safety concerns stemming from multiple instances of negligence. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) sealed the yesterday until the necessary safety measures are in place, citing risks to lives and property following several complaints. Its Director of […]
2Pac’s Alleged Gunman From Quad Studios Shooting Released After 27 Years In Prison
After spent 27 years in prison, the suspected shooter in the 1994 shooting of 2Pac at New York’s Quad Studios has been released. The New York Times reports that earlier this month, 61-year-old Walter “King Tut” Johnson was freed from prison after the same judge who had originally given him five life terms decided that […]
NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]
U.S President, Joe Biden Backs Nigeria’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat
United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]
Nvidia Is Now The World’s Most Valuable Company
In an unprecedented milestone for the tech industry, Nvidia has usurped Apple’s throne as the world’s most valuable company, with its stock valuation skyrocketing to an astounding $3.53 trillion during Friday’s trading session. This monumental shift signifies a new era in the tech landscape as Nvidia’s specialized AI chips cater to an insatiable demand in […]
