President Bola Tinubu has arrived New York for the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78). The Boeing 737 conveying the President and his entourage, touched down…
Day: September 18, 2023
FG, labour meet today on post-subsidy talks
The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress will meet on Monday, September 18, 2023 (today) to resolve issues over the looming industrial action. The Director of…
Dispute stalls Federal Govt, Emefiele plea bargain talks
There were hints yesterday that the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele and other top officials of the bank may face trial afterall. This follows the stalling…
Broadband penetration on course – NCC boss, Danbatta unveils achievements
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC had promised 50 per cent before…
12.5kg cooking gas price may hit N18,000 December
Gas retailers have warned that the price of 12.5kg cooking gas may hit N18,000 by December if the Federal Government does not restrict the activities of the terminal owners. The…
I will ensure justice for MohBad, Bella Shmurda vows
Popular singer Bella Shmurda has vowed to get justice for his late friend, MohBad. Bella Shmurda broke his silence on the death of his friend few days after the demise.…
Russell Brand: BBC and Channel 4 investigate allegations
The BBC, Channel 4 and a production firm have said they are investigating after allegations that Russell Brand sexually assaulted four women. The comedian and actor has been accused of…
No interest fighting Joshua – Fury
Tyson Fury has no interest in fighting Anthony Joshua despite the fact boxing fans are longing for an all-British bout between the two heavyweights. Fury described Joshua as a ‘big…
Amusan makes history, wins third consecutive Diamond League title
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan claimed her third consecutive Diamond League title after winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Eugene Diamond League. Amusan, who lost her world title last month in…
US authorities ask locals for help in finding missing F-35 jet
A stealth-capable US fighter jet has vanished during flight, prompting an unusual call to the public to help locate the missing multimillion-dollar plane. After what US authorities labelled as a…