Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has significantly increased his size and strength as he prepares for his title challenge against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth,…
Year: 2024
Japan sees record 17.78 million visitors in first half of 2024
Japan welcomed a record 17.78 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, the country’s tourism agency has said, as the weak yen helped drive tourist numbers above pre-pandemic…
Democratic mood darkens as Biden faces new pressure
Joe Biden’s campaign faced further pressure on Thursday amid reported concerns from Barack Obama about the presidential election, a darkening mood among Democrats and polls suggesting Donald Trump was pulling…
**Court of Appeal Dismisses Abba Kyari’s Appeal in Drug Deal Case
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, who sought to have charges against him for an alleged unlawful…
Senate Advances Bill to Establish Federal Agency for Local Government Elections
On Thursday, July 18, the Senate progressed a bill aimed at creating a federal agency to oversee local government elections. The proposed legislation, known as the “Local Government Independent Electoral…
Tinubu okays Walson-Jack to succeed Yemi-Esan as Head of the Civil Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday approved the designation of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the next Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). Mrs. Walson-Jack, whose appointment will…
‘Rema my closest friend in music industry’ – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has expressed her admiration for her colleague, Rema. She described him as her closest friend and “GOAT.” The ‘Rush’ crooner explained that Rema inspires her so…
Tinubu kicks off payment of N32b to students as loans
With a signal from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Student Loan Scheme, one of the cardinal programmes of the administration, commenced yesterday. The N32 billion made available for the programme…
LP faults Ndume’s removal as Senate chief whip
The leadership of the Labour Party has condemned the removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Senate on Wednesday. Following his sack, Ndume was immediately replaced…
Petrol landing cost now N1,117/litre – Marketers
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, was N1,117/litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria announced on Wednesday. MEMAN…
