Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Manchester City to secure the services of forward Julian Alvarez for £81.5 million. The transfer fee includes an initial £64.4 million along with potential add-ons amounting to £17.1 million. This transfer deal sets a new record for Manchester City, surpassing the £50 million paid by Chelsea for Raheem […]
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Defence Chief Convenes Security Heads Over Tinubu’s Crackdown Order
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, is scheduled to hold a strategic closed-door meeting with all heads of security forces in the country on Tuesday, Daily Trust reports. Although the agenda of the meeting was not disclosed, it is understood that the discussions will focus on how security forces will implement the crackdown […]
Lagos Seaports Face N141m in Damages and N103m in Theft Over Six Months – Police Report
In the first half of 2024, property valued at over N141 million was destroyed at Lagos’ major seaports, Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports, according to a recent police report. The Western Zone of the Police Authority released these figures during the second quarter meeting of the Nigeria Port Consultative Council (NPCC) held in Lagos. The […]
Call for Urgent Focus on Human Capacity Development to Boost Nigeria’s Economy
PORT HARCOURT – Prof. Kingdom Orji, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), has urged Nigerian leaders and stakeholders to prioritize human capacity development. He emphasized the need for organizing skills training and job placement programs for Nigerian youths, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups to support the […]
Security Agencies Urge Protesters to Embrace Dialogue
ABUJA – The Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) has called on protesters across Nigeria to engage in dialogue with the government. In a joint press briefing hosted by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, security, defense, and response agencies emphasized that dialogue, rather than protests, is a more effective means of addressing […]
Defence Chief Warns Protesters Over Foreign Flags and Escalation
ABUJA — Amid ongoing protests across the country, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has warned that demonstrators have crossed a critical line. In a press briefing following a security meeting with President Bola Tinubu, General Musa condemned the display of foreign flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The protest, now in its fifth […]
NELFUND Allocates ₦20,000 Monthly Support to Over 20,000 Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has distributed a monthly stipend of ₦20,000 to 20,371 students from various Nigerian universities for July. This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to enhance educational support across the country. NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, highlighted that this disbursement is part of the federal government’s effort to […]
Kamala Harris to Announce VP Pick and Embark on Key Swing State Tour
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her vice-presidential running mate today. The announcement will be followed by a five-day tour of crucial battleground states, with the presidential election just three months away. Harris, who recently took over the top spot on the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden, […]
Obasanjo: Fuel Importers Likely to Sabotage Dangote Refinery
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that those benefiting from fuel importation in Nigeria will likely attempt to sabotage the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. He praised the refinery as a positive development for both Nigerians and international investors but acknowledged that its success could threaten established interests in the fuel import business. Obasanjo’s comments come in […]
Global Markets Tumble Amid US Recession Worries
Market Rout Spreads Globally; Nigerian Stocks Dip Wall Street faced deepening losses on Monday, while Tokyo experienced its most severe drop in 13 years, as global panic set in over potential U.S. recession fears. The Nigerian stock market also fell by 0.2%, reflecting the broader market turmoil. The Nigerian Exchange Limited’s benchmark NGX All Share […]