Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial
The family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has beenforced to proceed with his burial after a year-long wait for a promised state funeralthat never materialised. Akinkunmi, who died on September 4, 2023, at 87, was supposed to be honouredwith a state funeral by the Federal Government. However, his son, Akinwumi […]
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 […]
Georgia Reports Fatalities and Injuries in High School Shooting
At least four people died and nine were wounded in a high school shooting inthe US state of Georgia on Wednesday. Law enforcement authorities said a suspect has been taken into custody.Speaking at a campaign event in New Hampshire after the shooting, VicePresident Kamala Harris said it was time to end the “epidemic of gun […]
NANS Debunk Protest Rumours
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has debunked theplanned protest rumours to shut down the country, calling on security agencies toapprehend instigators. Its President of the Senate, NANS Headquarters, Babatunde Akinteye, debunkedthe rumours in a statement saying the leadership of NANS was aware of rumoursand misinformation circulating across various platforms, suggesting that NANSwas planning […]
President Tinubu Says Africa Holds Opportunities for Investments
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth,and development with its vibrant population, and natural resources. Speaking yesterday at a bilateral meeting in Beijing, with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang,President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation inadvancing partnership between Africa and China, called for a strategic focus on areasof collaboration […]
FG Unaffiliates Itself From NNPC Recent Petrol Price Hike
The Federal Government has denied a report that the Ministry ofPetroleum Resources ordered the NNPC Limited to sell petrol at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement yesterday, the Special Media Adviser to the Minister for PetroleumResources (Oil), Nnemaka Okafor, declared that the report was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil […]
Nigerians in for Tougher Times as Petrol rises to N855 per Litre
Nigerians are in for tougher times, following the price increase of petrol to N855per litre by filling stations belonging to the Nigerian National PetroleumCorporation Limited in Lagos. The price adjustment comes amid the ongoing fuel scarcity rocking the country,and days after the NNPC admitted that its capacity to supply petrol to localmarketers is threatened by […]
Osimhen Signs for Galatasaray on 1-Year Loan Deal
Napoli and Turkish club Galatasaray have sealed a one-year loan deal for VictorOsimhen. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Monday night, Napoli’srelease clause has been reduced from €130m to €75m, while the loan move toGalatasaray until June 2025, covers Osimhen’s €9/10m salary. The loan deal agreed with Napoli does […]
Ten Year Anniversary of Book on Review With Benji
The first leg of the 10 year anniversary of Book on Review With Benji, is scheduledfor 11am on Saturday September 5th 2024, at Ilaje Lagos. The event which aims to encourage and celebrate education, reading culture andappreciation of literary works, would see a student win an educational scholarshipthrough school, courtesy of the Principal Consultant, FIRSTPEAK […]
