Femi Adebayo Emerges Best Actor in Supporting Role
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has emerged the Best Actor in Supporting Role for his historical thriller, “Jagun Jagun”, at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the weekend. Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun” which earlier attracted seven nominations, also clinched the Achievement Award in visual effect and in make-up respectively. Actress Elsie Abang won the […]
Nigeria Launches Contactless Passport Application
The Nigeria Immigration Service plans to roll out a phased contactless passport renewal system, beginning in Canada, November 1, 2024. Announced via its X account, the NIS says this initiative, designed to simplify and modernize the passport renewal process, allows Nigerians to apply for passport renewals online, reducing the need for in-person visits to Immigration […]
FG Partners With GSK To Boost Local Production Of Drugs
Federal Government has partnered pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to bolster local drug production in Nigeria. Sharing this on his official X account today in Abuja, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said that the initiative is to transform Nigeria into a hub for high-quality health product manufacturing and reduce dependency on importation of medical […]
NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]
U.S President, Joe Biden Backs Nigeria’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat
United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or for best players in the world
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
House of Reps. Member Detained for Assaulting Taxi Driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, is in police detention for physically assaulting an e-hailing app driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, in Abuja. FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Ikwechegh is undergoing questioning at the Maitama Police Station, after the taxi driver reported the matter to the Command The FCT command which also […]
US Announces Visa Restriction Policy for Ghana
The United States has slammed visa restriction on individuals Washington deems responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This comes ahead of the December presidential and parliamentary elections in the West African country. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said the visa restriction policy is not directed at the Ghanaian […]
FG Gives 60-day Notice to Title Owners to Pay Ground Rent
Holders of Federal Government Certificates of Occupancy have 60-days ultimatum to settle outstanding ground rents and statutory charges or face the revocation of their titles. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, who issued the ultimatum during the 29th Conference of Directors of Lands in Abuja, warned that non-compliance has already resulted in the […]