Written by Uyo: The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has urged political parties to desist from holding unauthorised political rallies in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John said in a statement in Uyo on Monday that police approval was required for any political rally to hold. John said that the command had … Continue reading “Police caution on unauthorised political rallies in A’Ibom”
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a total of 72 years imprisonment for money laundering involving N868 million. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho found that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved its nine-count charge beyond … Continue reading “Court jails ex-AGoF Nwabuoku 72 yrs over N868m fraud”
Abuja: Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said … Continue reading “Nigeria begins HIV prevention injection rollout”
Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo town. He said the initiative would be implemented for an initial … Continue reading “Petroleum price hike: Makinde approves N10,000 allowance for civil servants”
Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy has clarified his earlier remarks regarding the Appeal Committee decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, insisting that his comments were misinterpreted and not directed at Morocco. Le Roy, who has managed several national teams across Africa, was previously reported to have criticised Morocco following … Continue reading “AFCON Final Saga: I’m Not At Odds With Morocco, I Was Misinterpreted – Le Roy”
Lagos: A Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Ms Halima Layeni, says that nothing justifies sexual violence/assault, describing it as a grave violation of human dignity and a crime that leaves lifelong scars. Layeni, Executive Director, Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), made the assertion while reacting to viral videos allegedly showing women being assaulted in Ozoro, a … Continue reading “Ozoro: Nothing justifies sexual violence – says mental health advocate”
Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, is set to host the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, March 23, . Governor Douye Diri will formally declare the assembly open at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, located within Government House in Yenagoa. A number of high-profile stakeholders in Nigerian … Continue reading “FIFA, CAF Delegates Arrive As NFF Holds Extraordinary Assembly in Yenogoa”
Bendel Insurance Football Club,Sunday. evening,proved to be a hard nut to crack in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they shared the spoils with their stubborn neighbours Warri Wolves in the Niger Delta derby which ended in a goalless draw. The Benin Arsenals started the match day 31 game of the Nigeria Premier Football … Continue reading “NPFL26: Again, Bendel Insurance FC, Warri Wolves settle for draw”
Intelligent investing attracts people who seek steady, compounded growth rather than quick wins. The process involves making thoughtful decisions under uncertainty: choosing which companies or assets to own, when to buy or sell, and how much to allocate. Successful investors study financial statements, industry trends, economic indicators, and valuation metrics. They understand that markets are … Continue reading “The Disciplined Mindset Driving Intelligent Investing and Strategic Betting”
Written by By EBUKA UKOH Nigeria is ranked 106th on the Global Happiness Index. Noteworthy too is that Nigeria, over the years, dropped all the way from 102nd to another position before settling at 106th. At the same time, Nigeria stands among the world’s most terror-affected countries, with violence claiming lives at an alarming pace. In recent months, … Continue reading “Here’s what global happiness metrics omit about Nigeria”