Flag Football to Get Official Nigerian Federation, NSC Announces
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation. ALSO READ: US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal This move signals a new phase for the sport in the country, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately following the federation’s inauguration. […]
US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique bilateral deal. This agreement stipulates that in exchange for the exemption, the United Kingdom will increase its spending on American drugs by 25 per cent. ALSO READ: Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund The accord aims […]
Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund
In a major response to escalating banditry and insecurity, Northern governors and traditional rulers on Monday called for a six-month suspension of all mining activities across the region. The leaders firmly blamed illegal mining operations for contributing to the worsening security crisis in many states. ALSO READ: Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns on Health Grounds […]
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns on Health Grounds
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned from his appointment with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial The resignation was officially confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Badaru’s resignation was submitted in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu […]
Family Reunion: Yul Edochie Reconciles with Linc and Rita Edochie
Actor Yul Edochie has reportedly reconciled with his elder brother, Linc Edochie, and his aunt, Rita Edochie, following prolonged family friction related to his marriage to Judy Austin. The reunion took place recently at a family event attended by various members of the Edochie clan. ALSO READ: Nigeria Criminalises Age Falsification in Sports The conflict […]
Nigeria Criminalises Age Falsification in Sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalizes sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press, at the NSC, the […]
Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial facing corruption charges, announced on Sunday that he has submitted a formal pardon request. ALSO READ: FG Set to Expose Terrorism Financiers, Says Presidential Aide Bwala Netanyahu argued in a video statement that the long-running cases were actively “tearing the country apart.” Netanyahu, who has […]
FG Set to Expose Terrorism Financiers, Says Presidential Aide Bwala
The Federal Government is preparing to disclose the identities of individuals and networks funding terrorism in Nigeria, according to Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication. ALSO READ: FG Proposes 40% Salary Increase as ASUU Returns to Negotiation Table Bwala stated that the administration is taking “far-reaching decisions” on national […]
FG Proposes 40% Salary Increase as ASUU Returns to Negotiation Table
The Federal Government has reportedly proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), according to sources familiar with the development in Abuja. ALSO READ: Child Support Dispute: Sophia Momodu Claims Davido Hasn’t Paid in Five Years This significant proposal comes as the ASUU leadership prepares to […]
Child Support Dispute: Sophia Momodu Claims Davido Hasn’t Paid in Five Years
Sophia Momodu, the first babymama of popular singer Davido, has publicly alleged that she has not received any child support payments from the artist for their daughter, Imade Adeleke. ALSO READ: VIPs Turn to NSCDC After Police Withdraw 11,566 Orderlies Sophia made the claim while addressing what she referred to as attempts to propagate a […]