The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it is aware of the worries of corps members over the delay in the payment of their June 2023 monthly allowance. The Scheme attributed the delay in the payment of June allowance to “administration of funds by various banks”. In a statement on Sunday, NYSC…
Rave of the moment Pop artiste Asake is billed to headline his concert at the prestigious O2 Arena. The highly anticipated event, scheduled for August 20, 2023, will take place at the renowned London venue, capable of accommodating up to 20,000 fans.
Chelsea has confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Portugal Under-21 international Diego Moreira from Benfica. Moreira joined Benfica from Standard Liege in 2020 and was part of the side that won the 2022 UEFA Youth League. The Portuguese international made his senior debut in May 2022, Moreira featured regularly for Benfica B last season. The teenage…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has opened up on marital struggles with her husband, actor Olu Jacobs. Silva, in an interview with popular media personality and actress, Nancy Isime, revealed that Olu Jacobs’ ailment has changed him. Speaking on how her husband’s battle with dementia has affected their relationship, the actress reflected on their early…
The King of the Netherlands on Saturday, July 1, formally apologised for his country’s role in the slave trade, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected. Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne in 2013, made the apology in a speech in Amsterdam at an annual commemoration of the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that the achievements of the Nigerian Army would be consolidated towards overcoming the complex security challenges confronting the nation. According to him, the remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, bandits and kidnappers would be decimated to restore…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Stockholm Diamond League, with an impressive time of 12.52s. She beat Sarah Lavin who clocked a personal best of 12.73s for 2nd and Pia Skrzyszowska in 12.78s in 3rd place. Tobi finished in second position in the 100 metres hurdles event at the…
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court has ordered Coca-Cola Nigeria Plc and its bottlers, Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) to pay N3 million damages for Infringing on the copyright of one Abdulmumineen Onilemarun. Justice Osiagor ordered Coca-cola Plc and its bottlers to pay Onilemarun the sum as compensation for using his calendar work on…
Lawyer to the Labour Party (LP), Levi Uzoukwu has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are not prepared to defend its case at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Uzoukwu made this comment on Monday, shortly after the court adjourned its resumed sitting, following the absence of INEC’s first defence witness. Speaking to newsmen…
The National Youth Service Corps has revealed the reason behind the delay in the payment of June allowance to corps members. According to the institution, the problem is from the banks as it has completed all arrangements for the payment since June 27. The Director, Press and Public Relations, NYSC, Eddy Megwa, in a statement…
