The U.S. is considering alternative countries to host its drone base for counter-terrorism missions in Niger after a coup in the West African country overthrew a democratically elected president. “There are several locations I’ll say that we’re looking at, but nothing’s firmed up. We have talked to some countries about it,” said Gen. James Hecker,…
His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state at the 22nd Edition of the Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning Meeting
The Nigeria Police Force has assured of diligent investigation into the passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad. In a statement shared on X, it said it was committed to a comprehensive investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the singer. The statement reads: “We extend our deepest condolences to the…
The Osun State House of Assembly has written to the Head of Service to ask the General Manager of Osun Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OSEMSAS), Dr. Babatunde Olusegun Samuel to step aside pending the conclusion of the investigation of allegations levelled against him. This was contained in a letter signed by the Clerk…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Zacch Adedeji as the acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement also revealed that the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Muhammad Nami, has been directed to proceed…
The Lagos State Government, through state Public Works Corporation, LPWC, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has concluded plans to embark on palliative works on the failed sections of the Third Mainland Bridge for two consecutive Sundays. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, who announced this on Thursday,…
Venita, a Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, has revealed that Pere had an open heart surgery. She disclosed this after an argument with Cross over the wager on Wednesday. Venita said Pere had collapsed in the US and was out of work for 10 months due to the illness. According to her, Pere’s issue…
Nigeria has been projected to emerge the third most populous country in the world by the year 2100. Population projections are attempts to show how the human population statistics might change in the future. The report by the United Nation projected that the world population, 8 billion as of 2023, would peak around 2086 to…
Immediate past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, said that Nigeria Agenda 2050- a perspective plan designed to transform the country into an “upper-middle income country” with a significant improvement in per capita income-had already identified and clarified where to be in 30 years’ time and how to get…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football award. FIFA released the name of the nominees on Thursday. Osimhen was recognised for his impressive displays for Napoli during the 2022/23 season. The Nigerian international scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei. The 24-year-old is also in…
