The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted a total of 1,416 pieces of used tyres and assorted goods valued at N106.7 million during the month of July. In an official statement released by Area Comptroller Bamidele Makinde, the seizure included 2,113 bags of 50kg foreign rice, 21 units […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2023 school candidate West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), while withholding the results of 262,803 candidates due to reported cases of examination malpractice. Mr. Patrick Areghan, the Head of National Office (HNO) at WAEC, announced this during a press conference that marked […]
Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has advised the recent medical graduates from the University of Ilorin to resist the allure of the ‘japa’ syndrome and instead, dedicate themselves to practicing medicine within the country. Adeyemo delivered this message on Monday during the induction ceremony of 144 […]
Football stakeholders from across the globe have heaped praise on the Super Falcons for their remarkable display at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. The Super Falcons concluded their journey in the Women’s flagship tournament on Monday, exiting after a hard-fought contest that ended in a 2-4 penalty shootout […]
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the availability of two new Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for subscription, each priced at N1,000 per unit. The initial offering consists of a two-year FGN Savings Bond with a maturity date of August 16, 2025, offering an attractive interest rate of 9.634% per annum. The […]
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, reported that his new social media app, Threads, has seen higher repeat usage than initially expected. The app raced to over 100 million sign-ups within days of its recent launch, challenging rival platforms like Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. However, concerns have arisen about Threads’ ability to […]
Elon Musk recently took to social media to announce that his much-discussed fight with Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg will be live-streamed on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The two tech giants have been playfully challenging each other to a mixed martial arts cage match in Las Vegas since June. […]
On Sunday, Niger took the decision to close its airspace indefinitely, citing concerns over potential military intervention from a regional bloc. This move came after coup leaders refused to meet the deadline set for reinstating the country’s ousted president. A representative of the junta made an announcement on national television, explaining that they were responding […]
Kylian Mbappe, the 24-year-old striker for Paris Saint-Germain, will be training with the club’s ‘B’ squad on Monday morning as the dispute over his contract continues. The French champions are currently at odds with Mbappe over his refusal to sign a contract extension. His current deal is set to expire at the end of the […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are gearing up for an exciting clash against England’s Three Lionesses at Lang Park, Brisbane, on Monday. With an eye on their third consecutive win against England and a clean sheet, the nine-time African champions are ready to showcase their prowess on the field. The Super Falcons have a history with England […]
