Nigeria has been ranked the second-most prayerful country on earth. Afghanistan was ranked first with a 96 per cent prayer rate. According to the Pew Research Centre, Nigeria took second position with a 95 per cent prayer rate. The Pew Research Centre is a non-partisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C. Recall that in…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, including the Industrial Training Fund, Corporate Affairs Commission and Standards Organisation of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed restrictions on the importation of all 43 items that were previously subject to restrictions as per the 2015 Circular referenced TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/010 and its subsequent addendums. The apex bank has authorised these items to access foreign exchange for purchase within the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Here is a…
The deceased and two other persons were said to be working in the building on Wednesday evening when it collapsed on them. A storey building under construction in Ikirun, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State has collapsed, killing two persons. The deceased and two other persons were said to be working…
“You will be able to return to Gaza City only when another announcement permitting it is made,” it said. Palestinians carrying their belongings flee to safer areas in Gaza City after Israeli air strikes, on October 13, 2023. Israel has called for the immediate relocation of 1.1 million people in Gaza amid its massive bombardment…
Yagba, Kogi State – In a compelling rally during the Governorship campaign, Hon. Hajiya Habiba Muhammad Deen (Mrs), the PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, addressed a massive crowd in Yagba, emphasizing the importance of an Okun man taking the gubernatorial seat in Kogi State. Deen, known for her inclusive approach to governance, passionately asserted that it…
The tournament will run from October 12th to 14th at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Commonwealth Games champion India, Kenya, Uganda, Benin Republic, Togo, South Africa and host – Nigeria are among the teams that will compete at this year’s ValueJet ITTF Lagos Para Open. The tournament will run…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to reveal his true identity to Nigerians. Obi was speaking in light of recent controversy after Chicago State University released the President’s academic records on the request of the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Addressing…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is deeply shaken to learn about the demise of the Caretaker Chairman of Ede North Local Government, Alhaji Jimoh Oyekanmi. Adeleke in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed noted that the sudden death of Alhaji Oyekanmi is devastating, not just to his family, but also Osun state,…
The Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Dr. Akindele Adekunle has congratulated the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, on his birthday anniversary describing him as a highly cerebral personality, intelligent and problem solver. The Chairman Special Adviser Forum in the State, in a congratulatory statement personally signed by…
