TINUBU ACTIVELY SEEKING WAYS TO STABILISE NAIRA A presidential aide, Olu Verheijen, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively seeking ways to grow the nation’s foreign reserves to stabilise the Naira and economy. Mrs Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, said this in her presentation at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Friday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
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TROOPS DESTROY IPOB SUPREME HEADQUARTERS LIBERATE TOWNS IN IMO ANAMBRA Troops of the Nigerian Army, in cooperation with sister security agencies, have raided and destroyed the supreme headquarters of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, at mother valley, Orsu council area of Imo. The Force Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udo Ka, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at Eke Ututu, Orsu Local Government Area, LGA, of Imo on Friday. The Operation Udo Ka which started on Feb. 11, 2024, involved troops of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force as well as personnel of the Nigerian…
LAGOS TO SANCTION UBER FOR NON ADHERENCE TO DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS Propelled by an unyielding commitment to the safety and security of its residents, and failure to comply with essential data sharing agreement, the Lagos State Government is set to sanction Uber Technologies System Nigeria Limited. Expressing deep dismay at Uber’s continuous defiance of established regulations, particularly regarding critical Application Program Interface (API) integration for enhanced safety and security, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasized this alarming violation despite ongoing efforts to maintain a secured and regulated transportation environment
KINGDOM ARENA, RIYADH — Skill and experience prevailed in the bout dubbed “Knockout Chaos”, with Anthony Joshua scoring a crushing second-round knockout over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The official time was 2:38. Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) decked Ngannou in the opening round with a straight right and the writing was on the wall that quickly. Two more brutal rights were enough to close the show in the second and Ngannou’s dream of making it big in elite-level boxing was left in tatters. “It is what it is,” said Joshua in understatement. “I thought it was something for the broadcasters, but when I…
MAIDUGURI COURT JAILS KYARI FOR N99M FRAUD Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced Alhaji Kyari Mohammed, Managing Director, Kyari and Sons Company Nigeria Limited, to one year imprisonment. Mohammed was first arraigned on June 21, 2021 by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on two charges bordering on conspiracy and criminal misappropriation to the tune of N99, 750,000. At the resumed hearing of the matter, Justice Fadawu recused himself and returned the case file to…
ASHABI MOURNS DEATH OF MC OLUOMO FORMER AIDE AKINTOYE BENSON Omobolarinde Akinyanju, also known as Ashabi, has responded to the tragic news of the passing of Akintoye Benson, who served as an aide to former NURTW boss, MC Oluomo. The death of Benson was a result of a fatal car accident on Thursday night, March 7th, 2024, on Third Mainland Bridge.
FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH EDUCATION CHAMPION LEAGUE IN RIVERS A peace, social justice and good Governance advocacy group, also known as the Rivers Unity House Foundation, UHF has announced its plans to launch an initiative to be known as Education Champions League or ECL Quiz and Debate Competitions for students of secondary schools in the state. The competition competition will be launched on March 22nd in Port Harcourt during the 2024 edition of the August Meeting meeting series by the Foundation.
POLICE BUST BABY FACTORY IN ABA RESCUE Sixteen pregnant women and eight children have been rescued by the police at a baby factory in yet- to be disclosed location in the commercial city of Aba, Abia State. The Abia Police Command announced the discovery of the baby factor in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka on Friday in Umuahia.
ACTRESS JOKE SILVA CALLS FOR UNITY THROUGH STORYTELLING Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Joke Silva, has emphasized the crucial role of storytellers and filmmakers in fostering unity with their works at this moment of Nigeria’s history. Silva delivered this message during her keynote address at the concluding ceremony of the week-long 2024 Emerge Story 3.0 Conference, held at FilmHouse Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos. Addressing the theme, “Building a Bridge Connecting the Generations of Female Storytellers,” Silva revealed the need for patriotic screenwriters to strengthen the bonds essential for Nigeria’s progress and prosperity.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 08: Anthony Joshua punches Francis Ngannou during the Heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou on the Knockout Chaos boxing card at the Kingdom Arena on March 08, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Francis Ngannou had perhaps the best loss in a professional debut boxing has ever seen. Then he faced Anthony Joshua. The former UFC heavyweight champion was knocked out cold in just two rounds by the former unified heavyweight champion, who proved to be much more of a problem for Ngannou than WBC champion Tyson Fury had in October. Ngannou…
WHY I WILL NEVER WEAR AGBADA The gondola is a flat-bottomed rowing boat, typically propelled by an oar used by a boatman called the gondolier; it is a traditional mode of transportation native to Venice, Italy. Students of literature will also recall that two of William Shakespeare’s iconic works; The Merchant of Venice, and Othello, are set in the city of Venice. Back home here in Nigeria on the streets of Lagos, but more especially on the streets of Abuja and Kano, the local forex dealer is wont to pronounce the American dollar as doola, with a long stress on the o…
MORE CHAOS ON FOOD SUPPLY IN NIGERIA Nigerian Customs Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, claimed that “the Customs seized 120 smuggled grain trucks, EFCC intercepts 21.”For good measure, Nigerians were told that ‘Tinubu orders sale of forfeited food.” Millions of gullible Nigerians reading that news report would have assumed that the FG, The Customs and EFCC were actively working in the nation’s interest. Nothing can be further from the truth. Only a knowledgeable reader could have spotted the difference between truth and propaganda.
NANS CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RESCUE OF ABDUCTED KADUNA STUDENTS The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is deeply saddened and shocked upon receiving the news of the abduction of more than 200 students from a primary and secondary school in Kuriga village of Birnin Gwari, LGA of Kaduna state. This unfortunate incident took place on Thursday morning when the bandits rode in on bikes while the students were assembled. The leadership of NANS is calling on security agencies to take immediate action in rescuing these innocent students and ensuring that such an alarming incident does not occur again. “In addition,…
INFINIX PLEDGE TO WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY This International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th 2024, Infinix proudly embraces the global theme of “#InspireInclusion,” reflecting on strides we’ve made towards a more inclusive world and recommitting to the journey ahead. At Infinix, technology plays a pivotal role in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all.
MISS WORLDA DA EME SPEAKS FROM INDIA AS THE GRAND FINALE HOLDS TONIGHT The glamorous event slated to hold at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai will temporarily bring the South Asian country to a standstill, as the top 40 finalists out of 117 contestants battle for the Miss World title. One of the finalists who has caught the attention of the world is Nigeria’s Ada Eme.
FANS REACT TO HILDA DOKUBO POST Award-winning screen diva and social justice advocate, Hilda Dokubo is keeping her Ijaw fans busy with one of her latest facebook posts. Hilda wrote, “Apo! Ijaw men gather here! Is it true or is someone trying to spoil your b-d name? Where are my Ijaw women? Is it true or a misunderstanding of our men?”
BY FIRE BY FORCE FRANK EDWARDS MUST MARRY THIS YEAR BY LADIES There’s a video trending online where a pastor was warning ladies against thinking he is up for marriage. “If you came to this church thinking I am your husband, unthink it.” Wahala dey ooo. You might be wondering why he issued such a warning. According to the pastor, there have been several occasions whereby some ladies had met some of the leaders of the church, telling them that God led them there to be his spouse. I beg, how many women will the pastor marry? Well the warning…
WHO SUCCEEDS PESEIRO? The Nigerian Football Federation faces the task of finding a new head coach after Jose Peseiro opted against extending his contract, following the Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON silver medal outing. These coaches possess diverse styles and experience, each offering unique potential for the Super Eagles. Leading the call for indigenous coach to take over the team, former Nigeria international and a 1980 AFCON winner, Chief Segun Odegbami told the media recently, “Unless we want to be enslaved forever, in our colonial mentality where we think that only foreigners can coach us to success. “All around us, we…
ZELENSKY MEETS ERDOGAN AS UKRAINE TURKEY PARTNER ON PRODUCTION OF DEFENSE COMPANIES Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan to strengthen their countries and the region. In a post made available on his X account, Zelensky said he started a meeting with Erdogan for Ukraine and Turkey to partner on global food security with adequate safety on the Black Sea.
WE CANT OWN HOUSES AGAIN NIGERIANS CRY OUT OVER RISE OF CEMENT PRICE Nigerians, especially the low and middle-income earners, have cried out over the present high cost of cement saying they will no longer be able to own their houses in the country. This is just as the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN, declared that unless a sustainable solution was found to the problem of high cost of cement and other building materials, Nigeria’s housing deficit will continue to rise