Tunde Onakoya Begins His 58-Hour Guinness World Record
Tunde Onakoya has begun his 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon. The event kicked off on, April 17th, at 10am in Times Square, New York, and is scheduled to conclude at 8pm on April 19th. Tunde announced the plans of his attempt on his X account on April 5th, stating his motivation: […]
Togo opposition walks away from constitutional review to keep Faure Gnassingbe in power
The opposition in Togo has walked away from a proposed new constitution intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. While the opposition says the move is a trick to keep Gnassingbé in Power, despite already in his […]
NOUN to graduates to join NYSC scheme
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the National Open University in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. The President gave the new directive through the Deputy Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Biodun Saliu, who represented him at the 13th convocation ceremony of NOUN on Saturday, adding that the […]
FG promises to clampdown on Traders inflating Prices of goods
The Federal Government has vowed to take stringent regulatory measures against traders “unfairly inflating prices” of goods and commodities. The government, through its agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), expressed worry that despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, consumers continue to face escalating costs without a corresponding decrease […]
Woman accused of false testimony meets pastor, says no grudge against megachurch
The woman who was accused of giving false testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Anyim Vera, has said she has no grudge against the church. A video that went viral on Sunday showed the church’s Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche, questioning the credibility of the woman’s testimony at his church in Abuja. The woman, who […]
See the Nigerian Designers Who Dressed the RHO Lagos Casts for its Sensational Reunion Episode
With two extraordinary seasons delivered to our screens, The Real Housewives Of Lagos (RHOLagos), has become synonymous with high fashion, because its casts always come correct. They did not disappoint on the recently released S2 reunion episode which is now airing on Showmax, keeping the energy as vibrant as ever they donned first-class pieces from some of […]
NAFDAC draws the attention of Nigerians to the ban of Dex Luxury Bar Soap
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by European Union (EU). The notification contained in a public alert on Sunday, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, says the product does not comply with the […]
FG to engage hunters, vigilantes on intelligence gathering for Safe schools Initiative
The National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Mrs Halima Iliya, says plans are underway to actively engage hunters and vigilantes on intelligence gathering to curb attacks on schools across the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, the National Coordinator said that aggressive community engagements and sensitization of students, […]
Organised Labour proposes N615,000 as new Minimum Wage
Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who confirmed the development yesterday, said the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the […]
NAFDAC bans Dex Luxury bar soap
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional. According to a statement posted on NAFDAC’s official channels today, the product, Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), manufactured in Turkey, contains BMHCA, a substance prohibited in cosmetic […]
