Against the backdrop of the resurgence of the mass abduction of pupils, the Federal Government has said schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are at risk…
Day: March 11, 2024
More people protest against Shaibu’s impeachment plot
Thousands of indigenes and residents of Edo North Senatorial District yesterday peacefully protested against plot to impeach Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The protesters asked Governor Godwin Obaseki to…
Presidency slams senator over budget padding claim
Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi got hard knocks from the Presidency yesterday over his claim that Budget 2024 was padded with N3 trillion and screwed against the North. The Presidency…
Foreign investors pump $823m into forex market
Foreign investors have committed $822.6 million into the economy through the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) window. The NAFEM is the market trading segment for investors, exporters and end-users…
Only foreign borrowing can save naira, clear CBN debts – EIU
International business research firm, Economist Intelligence Unit, has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria does not have the liquidity to support the naira as of now. It stated this…
Adeleke promises to revive entertainment industry
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has stated the readiness of his administration to bring back to life the dying entertainment industry in the state. Adeleke, who made this promise at…
I’m happy De Bruyne is upset – Guardiola
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said that he is happy seeing star midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne being upset. De Bruyne was clearly angered by the decision, after 69 minutes,…
New boy Osho doubtful for Eagles friendlies
Barely a few hours after he was handed his first international call-up by the Nigeria Football Federation for the Super Eagles friendly games against Ghana and Mali, Luton Town defender…
The school Nollywood built: How new Nigerian filmmakers got their groove on
In November 2020 while the COVID-19 pandemic was strangling creative endeavours across the planet, veteran Nigerian filmmaker Steve Gukas announced a new venture. Called First Features, it launched a search…
Portuguese election too close to call as far right surges
Portugal’s centre right has claimed a narrow election victory, but has little chance of forming a majority government. Democratic Alliance leader Luís Montenegro told supporters that the Portuguese had voted…