The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a woman destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The woman, identified as Favour Igiebor, allegedly destroyed her husband’s passport in the video that has sparked widespread attention. Initially, the reason behind her actions…
President Bola Tinubu has commended Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for her remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Under Wakama’s leadership, D’Tigress made history by becoming the first African team—male or female—to reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic basketball tournament. The team’s valiant effort saw them bow out to…
In the election, the immediate past vice chairman of the association, Ibrahim Jibril, was declared the winner by the returning officer, Mannir Bature. Jibril secured 183 votes, defeating his closest rival, Usman Suleiman, who garnered 12 votes. Jibril has since claimed the chairmanship of the NMA in Zamfara State. The association’s annual general meeting began…
Ukrainian forces, in a surprise move, deployed thousands of troops in an operation that marks a shift in the battlefield dynamics after months of slow Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. A Ukrainian security official, speaking to AFP, confirmed that Kyiv had seized the initiative, advancing up to 30 kilometers (20 miles) into Russian territory in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2024 Paris Olympics drew to a dramatic close tonight with a grand ceremony at the Stade de France. The event kicked off at 9 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT) with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, famed for his role in the Mission: Impossible series, making a thrilling entrance by descending from the…
Chelsea has successfully finalized the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £54 million. The agreement includes an initial payment of £51.4 million, with an additional £2.6 million in potential add-ons. Neto, 24, has committed to a seven-year contract with the Blues. The Portuguese winger was officially introduced to Chelsea fans…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has voiced serious concerns over the persistent lack of transparency and accountability in the management of loans obtained from the World Bank and China by Nigeria’s federal and state governments. In a strongly worded statement, SERAP urged the government to take immediate action to address these issues. The…
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating in the media regarding the payment of a ₦70,000 minimum wage to corps members. In an official statement signed by Eddy Megwa, the Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC clarified that no directive has been received from the relevant government…
In his first television interview since withdrawing from the presidential race, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning, labeling Republican candidate Donald Trump as “a genuine danger to American security.” “Mark my words, if he wins this election, watch what happens,” Biden said in a pre-recorded interview with CBS News, which aired on Sunday. “He’s…
