The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its nationwide protest and extend the ultimatum given to the federal government until March 13. The labour union had declared a two-day nationwide protest over unmet demands by the federal government and prevailing hardships across the country. In a communique issued at the end of its…
During the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting under his leadership on Tuesday, February 27, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, addressed the economic challenges facing the country and emphasized that he and his team are not to blame for these issues. Cardoso stressed the importance of understanding that the CBN…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Adebayo Peter, following the alleged murder of his friend, Lekan, in Akure, the state capital. The tragic incident reportedly unfolded in the Ireakari-Oloko area of Akure on Friday night, purportedly after the suspect consumed illicit drugs. Confirming the occurrence, the spokesperson of the command,…
Jackie Loughery, the trailblazing beauty queen who made history as the very first Miss USA in 1952, has passed away at the age of 93. The Miss USA organization shared the news of Loughery’s passing in a heartfelt statement on their Facebook page, honoring her remarkable legacy and contributions to the world of beauty pageants.…
The lengthy trial surrounding a cough syrup linked to the tragic deaths of 68 children has concluded, bringing some measure of closure to the grieving families affected by the medication. In a bid to provide restitution, the heartbroken parents of the victims will receive a compensation totaling £63,000. A total of 23 individuals involved in…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reportedly arrived in Finland to undergo minor surgery. William sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second Group A game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite featuring for 90 minutes in the game and netting the winning goal from the spot in the 55th minute, he suffered a ruptured…
Former President Donald Trump has launched an appeal against the $454 million civil fraud judgment in New York, contesting Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling that accused him of inflating his wealth to bolster his real estate empire. Trump’s legal team filed notices of appeal on Monday, February 26, urging the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has made an earnest appeal to fellow Yorubas, urging them not to take part in the protest or rally organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled for February 27 and 28. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 25, Afenifere’s leader, Reuben Fasoranti, called upon Nigerians to exercise patience…
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk played a pivotal role in leading a young Liverpool team to Carabao Cup glory on Sunday night, February 25. Van Dijk scored the winning goal in the 118th minute from a corner, after having an earlier effort controversially disallowed by VAR. The Reds secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, condemning…
Qatar has reversed its initial decision and agreed to host the proposed business and investment forum during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to the country from March 2 to March 3. Initially, Qatar declined the forum, citing the unavailability of its Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani. However, in a letter…
