The Federal Government has successfully upgraded Maiduguri’s Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, with international operations scheduled to commence on January 1, 2025. This was confirmed in a statement by Odutayo Oluseyi, Director of Press for the Minister of Aviation. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, emphasized the strategic importance of the airport in northeastern […]
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Presidency Urges MDAs to Honor NASS Invitations for Renewed Hope Agenda Success
The presidency has called on heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritize invitations from the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the executive and legislative branches. This appeal comes after the Senate Committee on Ethics warned of issuing arrest warrants for officials who ignore its requests. Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser […]
President Tinubu Welcomes Super Eagles Home After Libya Ordeal, Calls for CAF Investigation
President Bola Tinubu has warmly welcomed the Super Eagles back to Nigeria following their difficult experience in Libya. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu condemned the unsportsmanlike and inhumane treatment the team endured at a Libyan airport. The President praised the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Libyan Football Federation President Resigns Amid Super Eagles Controversy
Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, the President of the Libyan Football Federation, has stepped down from his position following a routine General Assembly meeting. Al-Shalmani announced his resignation on Sunday, citing his unwillingness to be associated with the ongoing challenges in Libyan sports. In his statement, he expressed dissatisfaction with the state of sports in Libya, saying, “I […]
Super Eagles Return to Nigeria After Challenging Libya Experience
The Super Eagles have safely landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State following a difficult journey in Libya ahead of their 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. According to reports, the team departed Nigeria on Sunday, only for their flight to be diverted to a remote Libyan airport. This detour led […]
Super Eagles Withdrawn from AFCON Qualifier After 12-Hour Ordeal at Libyan Airport
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian team has been stranded at the small Libyan airport since Sunday, with no assistance from the Libyan Football Federation. The […]
Lagos Building Collapse Triggers Panic as Emergency Teams Respond
A two-storey building collapsed on Monday morning in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, sparking widespread panic as residents scrambled for safety. According to Nigeria Times News the incident caused chaos in the neighborhood, with many people seen fleeing the area as the structure crumbled. In a video shared on social media, local residents […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today – 14th October 2024
As of today, 14th October 2024, the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market (also known as the parallel market) is as follows: These rates were sourced from Bureau De Change operators in Lagos. However, it’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the black market and […]
NNPP Leaders in Niger State Reject Kwankwaso’s Leadership, Burn Kwankwasiya Red Caps
Several chieftains of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Niger State have distanced themselves from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s leadership, dramatically burning the iconic Kwankwasiya red caps. During a North Central Zonal meeting in Minna, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, the factional National Chairman, declared that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the party’s National Working Committee in Lagos […]
Nigerian Government Reviews 18-Year Age Limit for University Admissions Amid Calls for Flexibility
The Federal Government of Nigeria is considering adjustments to the 18-year age limit for university admissions, according to Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman. Speaking at the 68th National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, the Minister emphasized the need for more flexible admissions criteria, especially for exceptionally gifted students. Prof. Mamman clarified that the […]