Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has gifted a street hawker the sum of N50,000 after a chance encounter with her while she was selling puff puff on the roadside. The governor, who is widely known for his lively personality and philanthropic gestures, reportedly stopped to interact with the young woman during one of his […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s newly introduced Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), describing it as a “poisoned chalice” that would only push university workers further into debt. Speaking after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, said […]
The Federal Government has honoured 17-year-old Nafisah Abdullahi from Yobe State with a cash prize of ₦200,000 after she emerged overall winner of the prestigious TeenEagle Global Finals English Competition held in London. At a ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba […]
The Gombe State Muslim Welfare Board has issued a strong appeal to intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, urging them not to delay in making their required deposits for the sacred journey. The board’s management said early payment is the only way to guarantee a smooth registration process and compliance with Saudi Arabia’s strict […]
Crystal Palace have secured their first-ever place in the group stage of a major European competition after battling to a goalless draw against Fredrikstad in Norway, a result that was just enough to send them through to the UEFA Europa Conference League on a 1–0 aggregate. The decisive moment of the tie had come […]
The Federal Government has announced that Nigerian passports will now be produced and delivered within one week of application, marking a major shift in the country’s travel document processing system. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a briefing on the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale of advanced air-launched missiles worth $825 million to Ukraine, in a move aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capability amid its ongoing war with Russia. According to the U.S. State Department, the deal covers the supply of up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAM), […]
Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has announced his engagement, ending years of speculation about his private life. The award-winning artiste shared the news in an Instagram post on Thursday, where he posted photos with his partner, though her face was deliberately concealed. In the caption, Falz described […]
Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday after defeating Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world number one needed just over two hours to complete a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory, breaking Popyrin five times while saving all the break points he […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has declared that the company is facing resistance over its ongoing transformation but will not succumb to short-term pressures. Speaking on Thursday, Ojulari said the reforms at NNPCL were designed to put the company and Nigeria’s energy sector on […]
