FG Dismisses Presence Of COVID-19 Variant XEC In Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misinformation circulating on social media. First identified in Australia, the increased virulent XEC variant of COVID-19, has reportedly spread to 29 countries. However, the ministry in a statement […]
Senate Denies Suspending Tax Reform Bills
The Nigeria Senate is insisting on going ahead with the proposed Tax Reform Bill Legislative processes, debunking claims of its suspension. At yesterday’s plenary, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reaffirmed the red chamber’s independence and commitment towards safeguarding the interests of Nigerians as it deliberates further on the contentious tax reform bills. Senate also reshuffled the […]
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Shopping Festival Will Create Employment Opportunities
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the maiden Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled to hold from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island will create employment opportunities and drive commercial activities. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who stated this during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said it will attract local […]
NPFL Postpones Kwara United/Enyimba Game
NPFL matchday 16 fixture between Kwara United and Enyimba has been postponed due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The encounter, which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, has been moved to a later date. Enyimba will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second group game of the competition at […]
French Government Collapses In No-confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After South African Trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after he visited Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The session aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, focused on economic, security, and cultural collaboration. During the dialogue, President Tinubu called for […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players To Camp For WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
Flamingos Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere, has called 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women national team, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition. Among those called up are midfielder ShakiratMoshood, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo and Prisca Nwachukwu, midfielder Farida Abdulwahab, and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong and […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
Dozens Killed In Crush At Guinea Football Match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100. Some reports indicate that events unravelled following a decision by the referee, […]
Israel Strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah Targets Military Post
Israel said it struck targets in Lebanon on Monday evening after vowing to retaliate for an attack by Hezbollah on a military post, with both sides accusing each other of violating last week’s ceasefire. At least nine people were killed by Israeli strikes on two southern Lebanese villages, according to the country’s public health ministry. […]
