Islamic Cleric Advises Nigerians To Stop Cursing The Country

Nigerians have been advised to stop cursing the country but continue to pray for the country and its leaders. The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede gave the advice at an event held to precede activities for the 2024 convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the institution. The professor of Arabic and Islamic studies also advised the citizens not to be involved in vices nor contribute to the brain...

From Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

A recent global study has ranked the best airports for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea taking the top spot. The study, conducted by Onebed, assessed airports based on sleepability ratings, passenger density, availability of free resting areas, and total passenger traffic Seoul Incheon, with a composite score of 86, offers eight free resting areas and a low passenger density of 3,823 per acre, making it the ideal spot for...

Okonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has been confirmed as the sole candidate for a second four-year term, with overwhelming support from member states. This development follows the African Group’s proposal for Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, backed by 58 countries. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, is set to conclude her first term on 31 August 2025. The WTO formally...

Hon. Chidi Ibemeka Champions Skill Acquisition in Njikoka I Constituency

The Anambra State House of Assembly member representing Njikoka I constituency, Hon. Chidi Ibemeka, has commenced up skilling programme to train and equip his constituents with all the necessary tools that would enable them to thrive in the marketplace. The programme which commenced in Enugwu-Ukwu a few days ago, has St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Hall Enugwu-Ukwu, as the venue of the training. However, this training is expected to be extended throughout the Njikoka I State...

Lakurawa Terror Group, Rustles 100 Cows In Kebbi, Kills 15 Persons

Lakurawa, the new armed group was reportedly to have rustled over 100 cows in Mera and killed 15 people in the process in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), while confirming the attack, said the group invaded the town on Friday when people were preparing for Jumma’at prayer. “There was exchange of fire between the people of the town and the bandits which led to the killing of...

I’ve No Plans Of Organising National Prayer – Oluremi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that she has no plans of organising a national prayer. The First Lady stated in a press release on Saturday signed by her SSA on Media, Busola Kukoyi that the news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms are unfounded and misleading. The statement read, “This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator...

Eko Club International Offers Free Medical Care To Lagos Residents

Eko Club International (ECI), a global body of Lagos Diaspora indigenes, has offered free medical check-ups, medications and treatment for over 6,000 indigent residents of Lagos State. The President of ECI, Chief Saheed Olushi stated this while addressing journalists at the dinner organised at the palace of Elegbeda of Egbeda, Oba Abdul-Hammed Oorelope-Laka, after the club’s 2024 Medical Mission, held in some Lagos communities. According to reports, the intervention in Egbeda in Alimosho Local Government...

Jubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

There was jubilation in Borno State on Friday as thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State received N70,000 minimum wage approved by Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. This follows one week after the N70,000 minimum wage was paid to civil servants working for Borno State Government for their October salaries. Reports had it that the new salary hit the accounts of primary school teachers on Thursday as many posted screenshots of their alerts on different...

Kano Governor Yusuf Hints Of Cabinet Shake-up 

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday hinted of plans to reshuffle his cabinet, saying that he will drop members of his cabinet rated below performance. Yusuf who confirmed the receipt of the report of committee on performance of members of the cabinet, stated that the public will soon be updated on the government’s next line of action. The Governor stated this in a live radio interview with selected media outfits held at...

Pregnant Women In Nigeria To Have Free Cesarean Sections

Poor and vulnerable pregnant women across Nigeria would receive free cesarean sections. This followed the launching of initiative tagged 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐈) by the Federal ministry of health during the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) organised by the ministry in Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the initiative is aimed to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. “A pivotal feature of this initiative is the provision of free cesarean sections...

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