President Tinubu reiterates determination to achieve food sufficiency for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is revolutionizing agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. Speaking when he received a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Sunday, Mr President who noted the food crisis […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Tinubu directs Agric Ministry to release 42,000 metric tonnes of grains, vows to clampdown on food hoarders
President Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to immediately release about 42,000 metric tons of maize, millet, and other commodities in strategic reserves. Addressing State House Correspondent after a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said that […]
Amnesty International obejects as Madagascar proposes new law to surgically castrate paedophiles
Rights group Amnesty International has said Madagascar should abolish plans to introduce a new law which allows for the chemical and surgical castration of people convicted of raping minors. In a statement, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty’s regional director for east and southern Africa, described the new proposal as “cruel, inhuman and degrading” treatment, and will not […]
