Presidency Acquires New Airbus A330 For Presidential Travel
The Presidency has confirmed the acquisition of a new Airbus A330 to replace the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ). The previous jet, which had been used for presidential travel, was originally acquired during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The confirmation came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, […]
See the Moment Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas First Met on His Talk Show: ‘You Are Wonderful’
Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas had quite the love story. The legendary talk show host died on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the age of 88, and at the time, he had his wife by his side. The pair had been married for 44 years after first meeting when Thomas, an actress, was a guest on The Phil Donahue Show (a.k.a. Donahue). “I […]
INEC announces Date For PVC Collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , has urged potential voters to endeavor to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, personally from Thursday 22nd of August from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily including the weekend, in Edo State ahead of the September 21 Governorship Election. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu who made the announcement in Abuja […]
Duo ‘Streeze’, Evicted from The BBN ‘No Loose Guard’ Season
The dynamic duo ‘Streeze’, consisting of Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season, becoming the third pair to leave the house. Also the dynamic duo ‘Floruish’, consisting of DJ Flo and Rhuthee has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija season, becoming the fourth pair […]
NNPCL Blames Fuel Scarcity in Abuja and Lagos on Distribution Challenge
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has blamed the scarcity of petrol in Abuja and Lagos on the distribution challenge. In a statement issued by its chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, the national oil company said it regrets the tightness in fuel supply witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT, which […]
President Tinubu Travels To France over Nigerian Presidential Jets Dispute
President Bola Tinubu will today, August 19, depart Abuja, for France. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press statement, noting that the President will return to Nigeria after his brief work stay. The President’s trip to France is coming at a time when a French court ordered the […]
Christina Aguilera Recalls Pressure to Be Skinny
Christina Aguilera’s body image has shifted over the years after experiencing body shaming as a young artist. In an interview the “Genie In a Bottle” singer, 43, opened up about the obsession with her weight throughout her career and how it was difficult to navigate. Christina admitted that much of her self-esteem was determined by […]
President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the migration of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour on the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must […]
FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]
House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill
Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]
