archiveJune 2023

    I most happily join Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, in celebrating this year's Sallah festival. I especially rejoice with our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he celebrates the first Eid-el-Kabir as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I also congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,...

The National Coordinator, National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STI Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Adebobola Bashorun, on Tuesday, said that Nigeria should be moving towards epidemic control of HIV/AIDS by 2030 No fewer than 1.9 million Nigerians are currently living with the virus, according to the 2019 Nigeria National HIV/AIDS...

  Henry Savy evicted   The top-five contestants from Season 8 of Nigerian Idol, sponsored by Bigi, put on an electrifying performance on Sunday night that won over the judges and audience with standing ovations. The live show's theme was "Show Stopper." Henry Savy, who received the fewest votes out...

Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Uma Garba Dambatta at the weekend in Lagos, lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng.) being a reward for his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulator for its contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession...

The European Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria has said that the 2023 election exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signal a need for further legal and operational reforms to enhance transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability. This is part of what is contained in its final report presented to the...

  A witness told the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke voted with invalid voter cards. An agent of the Labour Party (LP) Dayo Israel, who was subpoenaed to testify in the petition filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, LP’s candidate, in the March...

As a follow-up to the escalating cost of fuel and the expected increase in electricity tariff by about 40 per cent telecommunication operators may not have the choice rather than to increase their charges. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, has disclosed...

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel Okoh has hinted that Nigeria can achieve its full potential if Nigerians put aside their differences and work together to build a stronger, more united, and prosperous nation. He gave this hint in his message of congratulations to the...

  A Polaris Bank customer Mr Anthony Olasele on Thursday, June 23, writing on his Twitter handle has, applauded the Bank for protecting his account. Olasele, with Twitter handle @avogroovy, had on his last thread on May 16 alleged that Polaris Bank was "trying to steal millions from my account,"...

  The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative requiring all motorists to pay an annual fee of N1,000 for the Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) verification. The move is said to be aimed at streamlining and strengthening vehicle ownership verification. Starting from July 2023, the collection of this fee...