A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni had on Wednesday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, from banning students below the age of 18 from writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Mumuni said that the …
Nigerian actor, Yusuf Olorungbede, is dead
A Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is reportedly dead. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!” Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook …
Meet Nigerian Doctor who is fighting for Ukraine war with Russia
Nigerian express shock at Nigerian medical doctor who chose to fight for Ukraine in war. The Nigerian revealed that he went to Ukraine to study medicine and became a professional medical doctor. However, when the war began, as Nigerians and citizens of other countries fled, he decided to join the army to defend Ukraine.
Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo’s President General burial date announced
The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. Iwuanyanwu, …
Nigeria to arrive South Africa Friday for FIBA U-18 African Championship
Nigeria’s basketball team will jet out to South Africa on Friday for the FIBA U-18 African Championship, the country’s Basketball Federation has announced. A total of 24 players (12 per team) will represent the country at the championship. The players on the men’s list are Bassey Ekpo Effiong, Ezekiel Oluwatemitope, Sani Samuel, Azeez Sulaimon Olaitan, …
US, Nigeria partner to enhance energy
The Federal Government has entered into discussions with the United States of America to improve access to reliable and affordable power in the country. The Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The statement noted that the US Ambassador to Nigeria, …
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his retirement plans
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his retirement plans, stating that Al-Nassr will likely be the final club of his career. Speaking in an interview with Portuguese outlet NOW, the 39-year-old Portuguese star dropped a hint that he is not considering retiring soon despite his contract with the Saudi club expiring at the end of the season. Ronaldo, who will …
Police foil terrorist plot, uncover large cache of IEDs in Niger
The Niger State Police Command said it has uncovered a large cache of explosive devices including bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices buried in multiple locations in the state. Although an investigation is going on to unravel the sources of the explosive devices, they are suspected to have been concealed by terrorists and bandits who have …
Monarch’s son killed in Lagos
Armed gunmen on Monday shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State. Demola’s death has led to tension within the community. A source told Punch that the murder happened along Chevron Drive, close to Ebeano Supermarket. The community is …
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor speaks on battle with cancer
The founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor, has recounted his battle with cancer and how God healed him. Oritsejafor revealed the experience while speaking to his congregation and the video was shared on social media. According to the cleric, he left Nigeria for medical treatment in the USA and knew someone …