The 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will feature its matchday four fixtures starting Saturday, September 28. Key matchups will unfold across the country, beginning with El-Kanemi Warriors hosting Plateau United at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, and Ikorodu City FC facing Nasarawa United at Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Both matches are set to kick […]
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DHQ Launches Investigation Into Bandit Sponsorship Allegations Between Matawalle and Lawal
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the launch of an investigation into accusations of bandit sponsorship involving the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal. Both officials have openly accused each other of backing bandit groups in the region. Matawalle recently challenged Lawal to swear by the Holy Qur’an […]
Kwara State Reaffirms Commitment to Livestock Investment and Job Creation
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasized his administration’s dedication to investing in key infrastructure and equipment in the livestock sector to improve the well-being of the state’s citizens. Speaking at the 3rd batch training workshop for 100 additional extension agents and farmers, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. […]
Nigeria Secures $600,000 from Gates Foundation for Flood Relief and Agricultural Reforms
The Nigerian government has successfully secured a $600,000 relief fund from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at addressing flood relief efforts in Borno State and enhancing health sector initiatives. Additionally, a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to bolster the agricultural economics surrounding industrial cassava production. The […]
Minister Affirms President Tinubu’s Commitment to Youth Welfare with Increased Allowance
The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has emphasized that the recent increase in the monthly allowance for corps members is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of Nigerian youths. The allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been raised from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective […]
Niger Delta Women Reject Planned October 1 Protest Against Tinubu
Women from various local government areas in the Niger Delta gathered in Warri to express their opposition to the planned protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on October 1. The event, organized by the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and themed “Niger Delta Women: Empowerment as a Panacea for Peace, Stability, and Economic Growth,” served […]
Yahaya Bello Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Amidst EFCC Probe
The media office of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of conducting a “hatchet job” against the ex-governor for undisclosed personal and political reasons. In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, the office criticized recent actions and statements by the EFCC, labeling them biased and politically […]
SSANIP Urges Tinubu to Implement Minimum Wage to Prevent Workers from Falling into Poverty
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has raised concerns over the delayed implementation of the new minimum wage, signed into law two months ago by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The association warned that the delay is pushing Nigerian workers into severe financial hardship. In a communiqué issued after its 73rd General Executive Council […]
Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Amid Economic Hardship
For the second consecutive year, Nigeria’s Independence Day will be marked with low-key celebrations due to the nation’s economic challenges. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announced that the 64th Independence anniversary on October 1 will reflect the nation’s current economic realities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, Akume said, is […]
Israel Rejects 21-Day Ceasefire Proposal Amid Intensifying Conflict with Hezbollah
Israel has rejected calls from its allies for a 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, vowing to continue its military campaign “until victory.” The refusal came just ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s anticipated address at the UN General Assembly on Friday. The proposed ceasefire, pushed by the United States, France, and other allies, […]