The Senate urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release $717,478,606 in trapped funds belonging to airlines operating in the country. They also requested that $25 million be allocated to these airlines at the regular dollar auction. These resolutions were made during a Senate session discussing the issue of blocked funds in Nigeria, with […]
The Nigeria Customs Service at Murtala Muhammed Airport Command in Lagos has seized 23 packages of tramadol worth N1.8 billion between January and March. The pharmaceutical products were imported from India and Pakistan. The seizures included 22 packets of tramadol (225mg) and 12 packets of tramadol (120mg) tablets. The operations were intelligence-driven, and the tramadol […]
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall in northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions has resulted in casualties and damage along the Adriatic coast. The coastal area has been hit by severe storms since Tuesday, with three reported deaths. Rescue efforts have been underway, with the Italian fire service deploying 400 firefighters and responding to 600 calls. […]
The Nigerian government has issued a strong condemnation following the attack on the motorcade of United States Consulate staff in Anambra State, which tragically resulted in the loss of four lives. Expressing deep dismay over the incident, the government has extended condolences to the families of the deceased and offered sympathies to the United States […]
Cristiano Ronaldo, known for his unwavering commitment to training, seems unlikely to adopt his partner Georgina Rodriguez’s twerking routine. The renowned social media influencer and model, originally from Argentina, has accompanied Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia following his lucrative contract with Al-Nassr, the most financially rewarding deal in world football. While Ronaldo’s on-field performance has not […]
Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Council Chairman of Agege Local Government, has taken steps to empower 20 residents by providing them with a financial boost of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) each, aimed at fostering self-sustainability.During the presentation of the cash donations on Sunday in Lagos, Alhaja Aminat Abdulsalam, an official representing Chairman Egunjobi, emphasized the […]
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced that Nigeria Air, the national carrier, will commence operations before the current administration concludes its term. Sirika made this announcement during a briefing with State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in […]
Nigerian Resident Doctors to Commence Five-Day Warning StrikeThe Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced its plan to embark on a five-day warning strike starting from Wednesday. Dr Innocent Orji, the President of the association, made this disclosure during a discussion with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following the conclusion of the National […]
Nigerian culinary expert, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has achieved a remarkable feat by shattering the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual.”In an extraordinary display of culinary endurance, Hilda surpassed the previous record set by Lata Tondon, which stood at 87 hours and 45 minutes. Embarking on […]
Another Tragic Loss Strikes Nollywood as Chikezie Uwazie Passes Away in the United StatesIn a string of devastating news concerning the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, the untimely deaths of beloved actors Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi have been followed by yet another heartbreaking loss. Chikezie Uwazie, an accomplished actor, breathed his last a few days […]