Labour threatens protest after agreement on minimum wage
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is threatening a nationwide protest despite recently reaching an agreement with President Tinubu on the new national minimum wage. Meanwhile, Tinubu met with leaders of organised labour, consisting of NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, July 18, 2024, where all the parties […]
Will Smith and Johnny Depp perform at Andrea Bocelli 30th Anniversary Celebration
Andrea Brocelli 30th Anniversary has been a blaze with Will Smith and Johnny Depp, among several celebrities who helped celebrate Andrea Bocelli‘s career as part of the singer’s three-day concert event at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy — which so far has included a number of special guests. Meanwhile, on the second day of the Andrea Bocelli 30: The […]
President Tinubu launches Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund to commence the disbursement of the Student Loan Scheme in Nigeria. Speaking during the Presidential launch and the disbursement of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to ensure more inclusiveness […]
Gareth Southgate resigns as England Coach after Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after his team’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. 53-year-old Southgate managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. Announcing his departure, Southgate said it has been the honour to play for […]
Charly Boy reacts to Trump assassination attempt
After hearing the news on Donald Trump assassination attempt, Nigerian singer and socialite Charly Boy took to Instagram to express his skepticism about the attempt, stressing that the shooting did not add up. He wrote, “America Wonder. There is something about dis Trumps alleged Assassination dat don’t add up for me; something about all dis mess smells […]
US Joe Biden calls for calm after assassination attempt on Trump
US President Joe Biden has called for the “temperature of politics” to be lowered after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who says he was shot in the ear during the Saturday rally, but calls on Americans to “stand united”. Biden in a primetime address from the White House, strongly condemned the shooting and repeatedly […]
Police to begin e-CMR enforcement from July 29
The Nigeria Police Force says it will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, called on motorists to comply by registering their vehicles, as the e-CMR, a digitalised system which would streamline the documentation and verification processes for […]
P&ID loses appeal to upturn Court judgement favouring Nigeria’s £43m Award
A Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom (UK) has dismissed the appeal of Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) on a previous judgment halting the enforcement of its $11 billion award against Nigeria. In a unanimous decision, the Lead Judge, Lord Justice Snowden, permitted P&ID to appeal the judgment but dismissed the appeal. In a […]
Kenyan president sacks all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests
Kenyan President, William Ruto, has dismissed almost his entire cabinet, and promised to make consultations to form a “broad-based government” following anti-government protests. In a televised address, Ruto said he decided on the dismissals after reflecting and listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance […]
NFF opens applications for Super Eagles Head Coach position
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has opened applications to fill the position of Head Coach for the National Beach Soccer Team known as the SuperSand Eagles. This come nine days before their 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Mauritania. According to the NFF, the 3-day application window will close at midnight of Friday, July 12, with […]
