NYSC: Payment Of N77,000 to Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has explained why the payment of ₦77,000 to corps members is yet to commence despite approval by the Federal Government. The NYSC Director General,Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, said the government has yet to release the funds required to implement the new allowance. Recall that the government had approved an […]
Justice Binta Recuses Herself From Kanu’s Case
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused herself from Nnamdi Kanu’s case. She made the decision in line with Kanu’s request during the resumption of his trial today. Kanu, who had alleging that Justice Nyako had refused to obey the Supreme Court’s order, said he had lost confidence in the court. […]
Ligue 1 Orders PSG to Pay Mbappé Unpaid Wages
The French league’s legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages that he claims he’s entitled to. The league confirmed the decision yesterday without more details, a day after the France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the commission in his dispute with his […]
Ethiopia Celebrates New Year 2017
Ethiopians yesterday celebrated the first day of the Ethiopian New Year 2017,which is 7 years behind the global Gregorian calendar. They welcomed the New Year with a variety of cultural ways. In his message, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the importance of seizingthe opportunities presented by the incoming New Year and urged citizens to worktogether to […]
Tinubu Say Courageous Steps Have Been Taken to Reform Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has taken courageous steps toreform Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment, to restore confidence in thenation’s economy. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the 17th Annual Banking andFinance Conference in Abuja, the President said the government is rigorouslyworking to actualize through measures targeted at reducing inflation, stabilizingthe foreign exchange market and […]
Tinubu Approves 2024 National Honours Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 NationalHonours Award to Nigerians who have contributed to the development of thecountry, in line with the National Honours Award Act 2004. Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Zaphaniah Jisalo, whomade this known yesterday in Abuja, said the Federal Government would alsohonour Nigerians who have distinguished […]
Tinubu Approves Research Grant of Federal Universities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the exclusion of third-party research grantfunds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury SingleAccount. This is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, NationalUniversities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors. Already, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has conveyed thisdirective to the Minister of […]
Ronaldo Reaches Historic Landmark, Hits 900 Career Goals
On Thursday September 5th, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal in his storied career, marking a momentous occasion. Portugal went ahead 2-0 against Croatia in their Nations League match thanks to a goal from the 39-year-old. The forward broke down in tears beside the corner flag, expressing his joy with great emotion. In addition […]
Tinubu Calls for Sustenance of Cooperation Drive at FOCAC
President Bola Tinubu has called for the sustenance of the cooperation drive andemphasized the need for peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, anddiplomatic Conflict resolution in deepening the bond between Africa and China. Speaking yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum onChina-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People […]
Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon D’Or
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated forthe 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-oldAtalanta of Italy player, who is the only African player in the list, was shortlistedalongside 29 players for the coveted award. Neither current holder Lionel Messi nor Cristiano […]
