IBADAN – The Vice Chancellor of McPherson University, Professor Francis Igbasan, has encouraged the 15 newly inducted nurses who graduated from the university to seize every opportunity in their careers. During the maiden induction ceremony for the university’s nursing science program, Professor Igbasan emphasized the importance of practical skills and people management learned during their […]
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Minister Urges Nigerians to Suspend Hunger Protest, Highlights Tinubu’s Achievements
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to temporarily halt the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceIn Nigeria protests against hunger and economic challenges. The plea was issued through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy Okoji, in Abuja on Saturday. The nationwide protest, which started on August 1 and is set to […]
Kenneth Okonkwo: ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Fails to Reflect Economic Reality
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage, stating it does not reflect the current economic reality in Nigeria. In an interview with journalist Seun Okinbaloye on the ‘Mic On’ podcast, Okonkwo argued that the previous ₦30,000 minimum wage was more valuable than the current ₦70,000. He highlighted […]
PSG Intensifies Interest in Man City Star Julian Álvarez
According to ESPN Argentina, PSG’s interest in Julian Álvarez is growing, with plans to engage in concrete discussions with Manchester City next week regarding the transfer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner. TyC Sports’ Germán García Grova reports that PSG has officially made an offer for Álvarez. However, Atlético de Madrid has made Álvarez […]
Pep Guardiola Admits Responsibility After Manchester City’s £2.09 Million Fine for Delaying Kickoffs
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his role in the £2.09 million fine imposed on the club by the Premier League for repeatedly delaying match kickoffs and second-half restarts. The reigning champions committed 22 instances of delays, starting with a one-minute and 18-second delay against Crystal Palace in August 2022, which initially resulted in […]
Ex-Minister Frank Nweke Jr’s Six Urgent Recommendations for President Tinubu Amid Protests
Former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jr, has outlined six critical steps for President Bola Tinubu to address the ongoing hunger protests across Nigeria. Nweke urged the President to directly engage with citizens facing economic hardships and avoid using intermediaries. He called for an immediate investigation into the deaths of peaceful protesters at the hands […]
Kamala Harris Officially Becomes Democratic Presidential Nominee
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers the eulogy for US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at Fallbrook Church in Houston, Texas, on August 1, 2024. – Jackson Lee, a Democrat and outspoken advocate for racial justice and minorities’ rights, died July 19, 2024, at the age of 74. (Photo by Mark […]
Peter Obi Demands Arrest of Those Behind ‘Igbo Must Go’ Threats in Lagos and South-West
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals inciting genocidal threats against the Igbo community in Lagos and other South-West states. This follows the emergence of a hashtag on social media urging Igbos to leave these regions. In his statement, Obi condemned the threats as deeply troubling […]
Breaking: CDS Warns of Military Intervention if Protests Turn Violent
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa has warned that the military will take action if the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests escalate into further violence. Musa’s statement comes in response to recent vandalism and looting incidents associated with the protests, including the attack on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park in Kano, which was set […]
FCCPC Accuses Coca-Cola of Misleading Nigerian Consumers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has accused Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) of intentionally misleading Nigerian consumers. The FCCPC alleges that the companies engaged in deceptive labeling and unfair marketing practices by making Coca-Cola Original Taste appear to be similar to Coca-Cola Original Taste ‘Less Sugar’. According to the […]