To spark a sense of optimism among women and young people globally who face limited access to opportunities, EXPOSE, an international nonprofit organisation, has hosted a fundraising gala evening. The event was held at the Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club in California, United States and it brought together celebrity champions, cultural leaders, and committed sponsors […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved four key policy initiatives aimed at attracting over $15b investments, strengthening the country’s intellectual property, digital trade, and service export sectors, in five years. The new policies are projected to create one million decent jobs in the service export sector; add $10 billion annually to the GDP; train […]
Enoch Adeboye the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has issued a strong public mandate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to impose a 90-day ultimatum on Nigeria’s security chiefs to decisively eliminate terrorist groups or face immediate dismissal. Adeboye, speaking after the church’s November Holy Ghost Service, “The Eve […]
Nigeria and Russia are stepping up talks on veterinary vaccine production and livestock development, signaling potential new investments in Nigeria’s agribusiness and animal health sectors. At a meeting in Abuja, Andrey Podelyshev, Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, represented by Agricultural Attaché Vladimir Efremov, met with Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of Livestock Development, to discuss expanding bilateral […]
….as Air Peace receives first dry lease aircraft The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish an aircraft leasing company in Nigeria, aimed at providing a much-needed boost to local carriers. This strategic initiative is designed to empower Nigerian airlines by serving as an intermediary between them and international lessors, with the government providing a […]
La Liga champions Barcelona have sold out all 23,000 tickets for an open training session at the newly renovated Camp Nou on Friday, marking the team’s first appearance at the stadium since May 2023. Tickets were priced at €5 for club members and €10 for the general public, with proceeds expected to support club initiatives. […]
…as Jandor, ex-Lagos PDP candidate, roots for Tinubu’s re-election The Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has confirmed impending defection of Governor Agbu Kefas from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aeron Atimas, Taraba State Director of Publicity of APC revealed this in Jalingo, Taraba State Capital […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the Department of State Services’ (DSS) request for a bench warrant to arrest Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara reporters. Sowore faces five charges of criminal defamation related to posts allegedly targeting President Bola Tinubu. Sowore is being prosecuted alongside Meta (Facebook) Inc. and X Corp. […]
Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland struck against his former club as Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, climbing to fourth in the Champions League table. Haaland, wearing the captain’s armband for the night, continued his red-hot form, netting his 27th goal of the season for club and […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled plans to introduce a new biometric travel document known as the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), aimed at assisting Nigerians abroad whose passports have expired, been lost, or stolen, to return home safely. Kemi Nandap, Comptroller-General of Immigration, announced the initiative during the Joint Thematic Meeting of the […]