by Oni Kayode Philips | Jul 1, 2024 | NEWS, Security
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the suicide bombing in Borno State, describing it as cowardice and a desperate act of terror. The Presidency issued a statement on Sunday conveyed by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commiserating with the victims’...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | NEWS, Security, Sports
The United States Soccer Federation has condemned the online racist abuse suffered by several of its players following a 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America. Monaco striker Folarin Balogun and Juventus pair Timothy Weah and Weston MacKennie were all targeted...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | International, NEWS, Politics
President Joe Biden has given a stumbling performance in a 90-minute showdown with Donald Trump – the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential election campaign Democrats are expressing concern at the president’s performance – with party...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | Education, NEWS, Politics
The Academic Union of Universities ( ASUU) has for the umpteenth time appealed to the federal government, to implement its various agreements – in order to avert a looming strike At separate press conferences on Thursday, the University of Ilorin and the Kwara...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | NEWS, Politics, Security
President Tinubu has forwarded the names of three nominees for consideration and confirmation for appointment as Chairman, Secretary and member of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The names were submitted to the Senate at the resumption of a new legislative...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | NEWS, Security
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says some private aircraft operating in Nigeria were being used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities. The Minister made the revelation on Thursday in Abuja – when...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | Health, NEWS
The Federal Government is partnering with Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, for emergency vaccine donations in case of a shortage – amidst an expectant surge in cholera outbreaks across the country. The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar, in a post on her X...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 28, 2024 | NEWS, Politics, Security
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the purchase of foodstuff worth ₦155 billion to be distributed for sale across the nation The president gave the approval on Thursday during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja where he urged state governors to work...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 26, 2024 | NEWS, Sports
The three lions of England have qualifed for the knockout stages of Euro 2024, finishing top of Group C after a disappointing goalless draw with Slovenia England Coach, Gareth Southgate was booed by some fans after the game on Tuesday night with plastic cups thrown...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 26, 2024 | International, NEWS, Politics, Security
At least 13 Kenyan protesters have died in ongoing protest against an unpopular finance bill pushed by President William Ruto The deaths were reported on Tuesday as the protests escalated to the point where a section of the county’s parliament building was set...
