Shola Shoretire, the Nigerian-eligible forward, is set to triumphantly return to Old Trafford on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as his new team PAOK takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. This marks 900 days since Shoretire last played for the Red Devils in a competitive match. Shoretire began his youth career with Whitley Read More…
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#EndBadGovernance protesters acquitted by Federal High Court
In a landmark decision, the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against 119 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. This ruling marks a significant victory for the activists who have been advocating for governmental reforms and accountability. The #EndBadGovernance movement gained momentum in 2020, following the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The Read More…
Nigeria faces severe hunger crisis with over 30 million at risk
Nigeria is bracing for one of its worst hunger crises, with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year. This represents a one-third increase from this year, driven by economic hardship, according to a joint report by the Nigerian government and the United Nations released on Friday. The report highlights the Read More…
Moniepoint achieves ‘unicorn’ status with $110 Million investment
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s fintech sector, Moniepoint has achieved “unicorn” status after raising $110 million from investors, including Google. This development is a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging funding environment for African technology companies. The funding round, led by London-based private equity firm Development Partners International (DPI) and supported by Google’s Read More…
Grooming Centre renovates Abia State school, advancing quality education
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a leading Nigerian NGO focused on empowering the economically active poor, has completed an extensive renovation of St. Peter’s Secondary School, Awomnuzie, in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State. In partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, this transformation delivers advanced educational facilities to the school, setting Read More…
Cholera outbreak in Lagos: NCDC sounds urgent call for action
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a stark warning about the escalating cholera outbreak, reporting 359 deaths nationwide in the first nine months of 2024. This alarming update was part of a press statement released today, highlighting the critical situation in Lagos and other affected regions. Dr. Ifeanyi Okafor, a public health Read More…
Abductions in Nigeria: Articulating a Christian response
Faith Conversations (by the Nigeria Prayer Group) First and foremost, let me express my deep sadness that we have to hold this kind of conversation at all. It is a clear indication of the failed state of our nation: Government is not fulfilling its primary role of keeping the lives of citizens safe and secure. Read More…
NNPC Ltd releases estimated pump prices of petrol from Dangote Refinery, based on September 2024 supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has announced the estimated pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, for retail stations across the country, following negotiations with the Dangote Refinery. In a press statement released on Monday, the NNPC revealed that the new prices reflect the cost of PMS supplied from Read More…
Dangote Group refutes NNPCL fuel price claims
In a recent press statement, the Dangote Group has firmly denied claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the sale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The NNPCL spokesperson, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, alleged that Dangote sold PMS at an exorbitant rate of N898 per litre. This statement, according to Dangote Group, Read More…
Sowore released after brief detention at Lagos airport
The Nigerian Immigration Service briefly detained Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, immediately upon his return to Nigeria. This incident occurred as members of the Take It Back Movement and other activists gathered at the airport in anticipation of his arrival. Sowore, who had Read More…