Nigeria’s Super Eagles have continued their upward trajectory in world football as the latest FIFA rankings released today shows the national team climbing to 43rd position globally, our correspondent reports. According to the fresh rankings announced by the world football governing body on Thursday, the three-time African champions moved one place up from their previous
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced yesterday that the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her position as representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District has fallen short of constitutional requirements. According to INEC’s official statement released via its X platform on Thursday, “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi
Shareholders of Wema Bank have expressed their delight at the 100% increase in dividend declared per unit for the 2024 financial year. According to the bank’s audited report filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the board of Wema Bank proposed a dividend per share of 100 kobo per share, up from 50 kobo per share
Many passengers escaped death by the whisker earlier today, as the states waterways public transportation – Lagferry Boat, catches fire midway to its destination. The boat was fully loaded and already jetted out of the harbor, enroute its destination, when suddenly the engine exploded, catching fire instantly. Many passengers were fair injured in the pandemonium
The recent donation of N705 million by members of the House of Representatives to support vulnerable Nigerians might appear laudable on its surface. However, this gesture merits deeper scrutiny when placed within the context of Nigeria’s economic realities and the lawmakers’ compensation structure. In mid-March, House Speaker Abass Tajudeen presented the substantial cheque to President
The persistent foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria is reshaping migration trends, as more Nigerians seek alternative destinations beyond traditional choices like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. With the naira’s depreciation and escalating relocation costs, countries such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary, and Sweden are emerging as preferred options due to their lower visa restrictions,
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) soared to $23.11 billion by the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced. The latest figure represents a significant leap from $3.99 billion in 2023, $8.19 billion in 2022, and $14.59 billion in 2021, underscoring the impact
In a shocking case that has sent ripples through Ifaki Ekiti community, 41-year-old Olasunkanmi Kareem was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday by an Ekiti State High Court for attempting to murder his former boss by dousing him with petrol and setting him ablaze.The incident, which occurred on August 11, 2024, stemmed from what appeared to
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, on his 70th birthday, praising his remarkable achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy ¹. Tinubu recalled sharing the podium with Adegbulugbe in October 2019, when they both received honorary doctorates at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. He described
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered an illegal cybercrime training facility, popularly known as a ‘Yahoo Yahoo school,’ operating in the Iju area of Lagos. The police stormed the facility, arresting 10 suspects, including four trainers and six trainees, aged between 12 and 26 years. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the
