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Hunger Protest: Middle Belt group applauds Tinubu’s speech, passes vote of confidence on President

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

…Lauds Water Resources Minister, Prof. Utsev’s constructive engagement with youths The Middle Belt Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his nationwide broadcast. They also praised the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, for his constructive engagement with youths from the region...

Europa Conference League play-offs: Chelsea’s opponents confirmed

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

Chelsea’s opponents in the Europa Conference League play-offs have been confirmed. The Blues will face the losers of the tie between SC Braga and Servette FC for a place in the competition. This was confirmed on Monday following a draw. The first leg takes place on Thursday, August 22 and...

Man City striker ready to leave as Guardiola is offered Joao Felix

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

Atletico Madrid are still locked in negotiations with Manchester City over a possible deal for Julian Alvarez. According to the Daily Mail, the LaLiga side has now offered Joao Felix to City as part of a deal for Alvarez. The proposal involves Atletico offering Felix on loan with an option...

2024 Olympics: Wakama reveals motivation for D’Tigress win over Canada

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama says defeat to hosts France motivated her side to go all out for a win against Canada on Sunday. The six-time African champions stunned world number three Australia 75-62 in their opening fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games. D’Tigress however lost 75-54 to France in...

Don’t spray money – Bobrisky advises Nigerians after release from prison

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, AKA Bobrisky, has advised Nigerians not to abuse the naira or they will become a landlord in prison. Bobsrisky made this known shortly after he was released from prison on Monday. Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse. In an...

BBnaija S9: Ndinne emerges new Head of House

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

Big Brother Naija Season 9 pair, ‘Ndinne’ have emerged the Heads of House for Week 2. This follows their previous role as Custodians for a week. As opposed to the usual way of selecting the Head of House through games, this time, the housemates voted using a ballot system. On...

Improve transparency on call, data charges

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued new guidance requiring telecommunication operators to provide clear and detailed information to subscribers about how they are being charged for calls and data usage. This is contained in a statement by the NCC Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja. Muoka...

Tinubu hosts Security Council meeting at Presidential Villa

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting a Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. At the meeting, the service chiefs and Inspector General of Police, among others, will brief the President on the security situation in the country. The meeting which started at 2:00 pm has in attendance the Vice...

632 arraigned for looting as protesters continue marching with Russian flags in Kano

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

The Kano State Government has announced the arraignment of 632 suspects accused for vandalizing public facilities and looting as the hunger protest continues in the state. According to reports, protesting youths, chanting anti-government songs and holding the Russian flag, were seen at locations such as Dakata, Rimin Kebbe, State Road,...

Reps Leadership bars lawmakers from speaking out

NewsDeskNgAug 5, 2024August 5, 20240

…Move sparks outrage as CSO says directives illegal, unenforceable, and threat to democracy By Augustine Aminu The directives of the leadership of the House of Representatives to muzzle lawmakers from speaking on matters concerning the legislative house have sparked outrage in the public. The Speaker Tajudeen Abbas-led House of Representatives...

Testimony Jaga Queries Yemi Osinbajo’s Remarks on ‘The Gospel’

Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Alleged Fake Currency Trader in Nasarawa

150 Lagos Schools Complete Registration For ChessMasters 2026 As Tournament Countdown Begins

Hunger Protest: Middle Belt group applauds Tinubu’s speech, passes vote of confidence on President

Europa Conference League play-offs: Chelsea’s opponents confirmed

Man City striker ready to leave as Guardiola is offered Joao Felix

2024 Olympics: Wakama reveals motivation for D’Tigress win over Canada

Don’t spray money – Bobrisky advises Nigerians after release from prison

BBnaija S9: Ndinne emerges new Head of House

Improve transparency on call, data charges

Tinubu hosts Security Council meeting at Presidential Villa

632 arraigned for looting as protesters continue marching with Russian flags in Kano

Reps Leadership bars lawmakers from speaking out