FG and US Space Agency Sign a Deal to Send First Nigerian to Space

NewsNigeriaTechnologyFG and US Space Agency Sign a Deal to Send First Nigerian to Space

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 19, 2024

The Nigerian government has partnered with the US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency, SERA, to send the first Nigerian citizen to space. The Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of space exploration. According to the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Mathew Adepoju, the partnership will facilitate the training and launch of a Nigerian astronaut into space. This...

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Osimhen’s Future with Super Eagles Uncertain After Social Media Outburst

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsOsimhen’s Future with Super Eagles Uncertain After Social Media Outburst

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 19, 2024

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is facing a potential ban from the Super Eagles, the country’s national football team, following a controversial public social media spat with former coach Finidi George. The controversy arose after a disappointing start to Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, marked by a draw against South Africa and a loss to Benin. Following these poor results, George, under increasing pressure, resigned and then cast doubt on Osimhen’s commitment to the team,...

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Lagos Oriental Hotel Hosts 2024 Africa Illustrious Award

LifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos Oriental Hotel Hosts 2024 Africa Illustrious Award

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 19, 2024

All is set for the 2024 Africa Illustrious Award, going to be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island of Lagos, Nigeria. The continental event which hopes to attract several leaders of industries, political leaders, tech innovators, inventors, youth leaders, community leaders, administrators, and other trailblazers in diverse works of life across Africa, is expected to kick start around 3 pm this Friday. This edition is the 5th...

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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Storing Cooked Food In Refrigerators

FoodNewsNigeriaNAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Storing Cooked Food In Refrigerators

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2024

 Nigerians have been advised to abstain from keeping cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days which will be exposed to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, leading to foodborne diseases that can lead to death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million, almost one in 10 people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food, and 420,000 die every year, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life...

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaRema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes Afrobeats History with 1 Billion US Streams

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 18, 2024

Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved another major milestone with his hit song “Calm Down.” According to Chart Data, the song featuring Selena Gomez has officially surpassed one billion on-demand streams in the United States, a first for both Afrobeats and African music. “Calm Down”, released in February 2022 as a single off Rema’s “Rave and Roses” album, took the world by storm, especially in the US. The remix with Selena Gomez became a megahit, setting...

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APC Tackles Kwankwaso Over Allegation Of FG Creating New Insurgency

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Tackles Kwankwaso Over Allegation Of FG Creating New Insurgency

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 18, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, over allegation that the Federal Government is attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. The APC in a press statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq accused the former Kano State Governor of being insensitive. Morka said...

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Tinubu Says Rail Tracks Vandalization, Stealing Of Electric Cables, Acts Of Sabotage

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu Says Rail Tracks Vandalization, Stealing Of Electric Cables, Acts Of Sabotage

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has said that rail track vandalization and stealing of electric cables are acts of sabotage, stressing that it’s imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system if the nation is to make progress. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in a press statement on Tuesday noted that Tinubu spoke in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on...

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Presidency Rejects New York Times’ ‘Jaundiced’ Economic Report on Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsPresidency Rejects New York Times’ ‘Jaundiced’ Economic Report on Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 17, 2024

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected a recent report by the New York Times on the country’s economic situation, labelling it as misleading and jaundiced. The report, published on June 11, painted a dire picture of Nigeria’s economy, blaming the current administration’s policies for the country’s woes. “Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, a national currency in free-fall and millions of people struggling to buy food,” Ruth Maclean and Ismail...

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Tinubu Surrounds Self With Aides, Associates Who Want Him To Fail – Lukman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Surrounds Self With Aides, Associates Who Want Him To Fail – Lukman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2024

Salihu Lukman, former Vice National Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Bola Tinubu has surrounded himself with aides and associates who are setting him up to fail. The politician who just resigned his membership of the ruling party a few days ago noted that Tinubu has made himself inaccessible to even party members who supported him to win election. He said, “Under Asiwaju I was very confident that he...

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Plateau: Hoodlums Destroy Properties, Set Over 10 Cars Ablaze In Jos

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPlateau: Hoodlums Destroy Properties, Set Over 10 Cars Ablaze In Jos

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2024

Following a minor skirmish between hoodlums and Security Operatives at the Kugiya market, rampaging hoodlums   destroyed several cars and razed buildings in Bukuru Metropolis, the Headquarters of Jos South Local Government Council of Plateau State on Monday evening. It was gathered that the crisis broke out  at the  community at about 2pm while operatives deployed to the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) went into the locality to implement the Executive Order recently signed by the state Governor, Caleb...

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