The Nigerian Army (NA) has kicked off its 2024 promotion exercise to elevate Master Warrant Officers (MWOs) to Army Warrant Officers (AWOs) at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos. The two-week event, inaugurated on October 15, aims to assess candidates on drills, weapon proficiency, military knowledge, and physical fitness, ensuring only the […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the state’s minimum wage will rise to N85,000, surpassing the N70,000 federal minimum wage approved in July. This move, according to the governor, is not intended as a competition with other states but reflects Lagos’ capacity to meet the higher cost of […]
CANEX 2024 is set to take center stage from October 16, celebrating African excellence in sports, entertainment, and culture. Among the key figures headlining this prestigious event is Imane Khelif, Algeria’s Olympic gold medalist and professional boxer, alongside Nigerian sports legends and influential personalities from across the continent. A Star-Studded […]
It was a thrilling evening of football and celebration on Tuesday, October 8, as the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) faced off against Obafemi Martins & Friends in a friendly match at the AstroSoccer Nigeria ground. The event marked the official unveiling of […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the nullification of the N800 billion budget passed by just five members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Edison Ehie. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stating that it lacked merit and highlighted significant constitutional […]
The SAIL Empowerment Foundation, led by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and his wife, is sponsoring the first-ever Mixed Team Table Tennis Open Championships in Africa. The tournament will take place in Lagos from October 31st to November 2nd at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall. Teams from Nigeria and other African […]
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is making history by hosting the 19th edition of the Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMSA) Games. This prestigious event, taking place from October 5th to 13th, 2024, brings together over 20 medical schools for a week of athletic competition and camaraderie. UNILAG’s Tradition and Goals: […]
Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has vehemently denied any involvement in alleged bribery or corruption related to the prison arrangements or money laundering charges against popular social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. Falana’s response comes in the wake of a viral video by blogger Martins Otse, which […]
In a strategic move aimed at reducing the cost of living, enhancing energy security, and accelerating Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy, the Tinubu administration has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on several key energy products. The decision reflects the government’s commitment to addressing economic challenges while promoting […]
The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following bribery allegations related to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. The controversy stems from viral accusations made by Martins Otse, a prominent social media influencer known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM). Otse alleged in a […]
