Abike Dabiri hails Abia for passing Diaspora Commission bill
The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Abia State lawmakers for being the first state to pass a bill to establish a diaspora commission. Her congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Mr…
Fuel marketers raise diesel price to N265 per litre
Fuel marketers in the country have increased the price of Automotive Gas Oil also known as diesel, to N265 per litre. The price of diesel first rose to a new high of N250 per litre on February 24, with businesses taking a beating…
Senate confirms Wakil as Federal Civil Service Commissioner
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Engr. Wakil Bukar as Commissioner for the Federal Civil Service Commission. The confirmation of the nominee followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Establishment and Public Service during plenary…
Attack on Gov Ortom: Three suspects arrested
Three persons have been arrested by the police in connection with the assassination attempt on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. Ortom’s Security Adviser, Col Paul Hemba (rtd) disclosed that the three persons arrested were Jukun fishermen. Hemba disclosed this…
‘I can’t apologise’ – Chelsea icon, John Obi Mikel says he won’t say sorry to ex- Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg over 2012 racism row
Former Nigerian international and Chelsea icon, John Obi Mikel has said he won’t apologize to ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg over the 2012 racism row. In October 2012, Mikel’s former team-mate Ramires claimed he heard Clattenburg say ‘shut up…
‘Sad day for Boulder’: Gunman kills 10 at Colorado supermarket, including police officer, in second US mass shooting in a week
Ten people were killed Monday, including a police officer, when a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, the second mass shooting in the U.S. in a week. “These were people going about their day, doing their shopping,”…
Chad disqualified from Total AFCON Qualifiers
Following the withdrawal of approval from the Chadian Ministry of Youth and Sports, CAF has decided to disqualify the Chad national team from the qualifiers for the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. Consequently, scheduled qualifiers between Chad and…
FG supporting talented stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid with N300m loan – VP Osinbajo
The Bank of Industry, (BOI) in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture, has secured a N300 million loan for Nigeria’s creative sector’ Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who made the disclosure said the entertainment industry that produced…
Actor Gabriel Afolayan speaks on alleged marriage crash due to wife’s closeness with Banky W
After several rumours of marriage crash due to wife’s reported intimacy with singer, Banky W, Nollywood actor, Gabriel Afolayan has finally reacted. It can be recalled that last year, Gabriel Afolayan and his wife Adebanke unfollowed each other on Instagram…
Jamie Foxx remembers his late sister on World Down Syndrome day
Jamie Foxx is remembering his late sister today, months after she passed on. Deondra Dixon, who is the actor’s younger sister, died in October 2020 at the age of 36. On World Down Syndrome Day, the actor shared a photo…