Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,” […]
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has responded strongly to criticism from a former United midfielder, Nemanja Matic, after the Serbian midfielder labelled him “one of the worst” goalkeepers in the club’s history. The two players are set to face off on Thursday when Manchester United take on Lyon in the first leg of their UEFA […]
Mr Andreas Carlson, Sweden’s Minister for Infrastructure and Housing has pledged his country’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation hub sectors. Carlson made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, on the sidelines of a three-day official visit by the Crown Princess […]
There is hope that the Dangote Refinery may sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, to Nigerians at cheaper rate as the Federal Government has restored the crude and refined product sales in naira initiative. Providing update on the initiative, the Federal Ministry of Finance, in its X handle, yesterday, said the Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude […]
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, has stressed the need for Nigeria’s leaders to be elected through the ballot and not by court decision. Mignot spoke yesterday in Abuja during the launch of a report titled “From Ballot to the Courts: Analysis of Election Petition […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the members of the Progressive Governors Forum to accord importance to the welfare of the people, not themselves. Buhari offered the governors “his personal example of leaving office with the same physical assets he had before his presidency.” According to a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant […]
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate […]
The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli […]
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his fellow mogul, Aliko Dangote, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message of admiration and respect. “Happy Birthday to my dear brother, the […]
The Publicity Secretary of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kenedy Peretei, has resigned from the party following the alleged lack of will of the leaders of the party to win elections. While emphasising that PDP in the state is on its way to the mortuary after leaving the intensive care unit, […]
