A comprehensive nationwide nutrition programme aimed at addressing malnutrition and food insecurity was yesterday launched by the Vice President. The ‘Nutrition 774 Initiative’ , endorsed by the National Economic Council…
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S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality Oct 22
The Supreme Court has scheduled October 22 to hear a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The suit, instituted by…
Wike blames violence on Fubara’s refusal to obey court
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike yesterday attributed the cause of Monday’s mayhem in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s disobedience of court order. “The moment you don’t obey…
CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial System Stability, Says Depositors’ Funds Safe
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability, safety, and soundness of Nigeria’s financial system. Amid growing concerns over the global…
S’Korean investors planning four Nigerian refineries – FG
A consortium of investors from South Korea has concluded plans to build four 100,000-barrel capacity refineries in various locations in Nigeria, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday. The Minister of…
Kunle Afolayan unveils returning, new cast for Anikulapo series
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has unveiled some of the returning and new actors set to star in the much-anticipated new season of the Netflix original series ‘Anikulapo.’ The announcement…
Burna Boy speaks amid Speed Darlington’s disappearance
Famous Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has reacted to the viral reports of rapper, Speed Darlington’s disappearance. Speed Darlington’s sudden disappearance comes days after he had questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy. Linking…
Arokodare hopeful of Eagles call-up
Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has confirmed that he has not gotten a call from the Nigeria Football Federation, but he is optimistic that he will eventually get an invitation to…
Chelsea ‘won’t win’ Champions League ‘playing like that’
Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze says their Women’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid is a good start but “playing like that, we won’t win the competition”. The England international has…
Kashmir and Haryana prove India exit polls wrong
The northern Indian state of Haryana and Indian-administered Kashmir sprang surprises on Tuesday as votes were counted in assembly elections there. Most exit polls had predicted a hung assembly in…
