September 2024
Ex-Madrid star Varane retires
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has surprisingly announced his retirement from football, just two months after joining Como. Varane left United as a free agent at the end of last season after three years at Old Trafford, having endured an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign. He previously spent 10 years with Madrid, winning […]
Resolution of FCT teachers’ strike not in sight yet, says NUT
Members of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have said non-response from council chairmen is making the resolution of their six-day strike unpredictable. The union members said the council chairmen were not making any move to response to their demands. Primary school teachers in public schools who are […]
No court judgment stopping Rivers LG poll – RSIEC
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has affirmed that there is no court judgment preventing the conduct of local government elections in the state on October 5, 2024. The commission’s Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), stated this during the training of master trainers for the commission’s staff in Port Harcourt. The PUNCH reported that the […]
13,717 Nigerians get MTN Foundation’s scholarship
MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships in different categories to 13,717 Nigerians in the past 13 years. The foundation’s Director, Mrs. Aishatu Sadauki, announced that the beneficiaries cut across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She said the foundation perceived the provision of the scholarships for students as its corporate […]
China pledges security support for Iran
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi pledged to support Iran in safeguarding its security against “external forces” in a meeting with the country’s new president in New York, Beijing’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. Wang met President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly, Beijing said, as Israel launched more strikes against Tehran’s […]
Tinubu declines to extend parliamentary workers’ retirement age
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the harmonised version of the bill which sought to extend the service year of the National Assembly staff by an additional five years. The bill sought to increase the retirement age to 65 years or 40 years of service from the current 60 years of age or 35 years of […]
Why you should invest in your partner, Spyro advises men
Singer Spyro has advised men on the importance of nurturing and valuing their romantic relationships. In an Instagram post on Monday, Spyro urged men to invest in their partners and appreciate their unique qualities. Drawing from personal experience, Spyro cautioned against being swayed by superficial appearances: “Guys, tush up your girl, INVEST heavily in her […]
Amotekun arrests 27 suspects over alleged kidnapping, stealing, others
Western Nigeria Security Network in Ondo State, code named Amotekun Corps, has arrested 27 suspects over alleged kidnapping, stealing and other crimes. The state Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, broke the news while parading the suspects before reporters yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Adeleye said the suspects, including four alleged […]
Governor Adeleke Swears In Newly Appointed Chairman Of Osun state College Of Education Governing Council, Ila-Orangun
The Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Adeleke, today swore in the newly appointed Chairman Governing Council of the Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. The event which took place at the Executive Council Chambers Lounge of the Governors office highlighted the institution’s significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the southwestern region […]
Bisola Badmus receives sponsor for brain surgery
…as son gets free scholarship Actress Bisola Badmus has received a significant boost in her battle with health issues, courtesy of generous donors. Her colleague, Biola Bayo, announced on Instagram that a volunteer has stepped up to sponsor Bisola’s brain surgery abroad, covering all costs. In a post on Instagram, Bayo revealed that the donor […]