Politics

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). According to a statement on Tuesday by the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu appointed Aminu Masari as the new TETFUND chairman. He also appointed six other individuals as members of […]

A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, warned service chiefs and military commanders against using lethal force against protesters calling for an end to bad governance in the country. Atiku in a post shared on his X handle, noted that the security heads would be held liable for the shooting of peaceful

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Nigerians to serve in key positions within his administration. Naturenex reports the appointees are to lead key agencies and initiatives within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The appointments were announced in a statement on Tuesday by the presidency. Below is

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank. The approval was announced in a statement signed by the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi, on Tuesday. The merger, which is the first to be approved since the CBN’s mandate to increase its minimum capital base, is aimed

Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to take on the number 17 shirt for the upcoming season, as announced on the club’s official website. The previous wearer of the shirt, Cedric Soares, has departed the club, freeing up the number for Zinchenko. In light of Cedric’s departure, Zinchenko requested the number 17 shirt and the club

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated moves to reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Senate. The development comes after Ndume’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration which led to his removal from the position. According to the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, the party’s National Working Committee

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, condemned miscreants who hid under the guise of protest to attack Mosques and Churches, describing the act as shameful. Musa who slammed those who vandalised the places of worship, reiterated that the military would not tolerate further acts of destruction by the hoodlums as it

As the hunger protest enters Day six in some states, a video has emerged showing youths in Daura, Katsina State, destroying the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the street processions. The situation, which has been deteriorating over the past few days, has proved difficult for security agencies to contain, especially in northern Nigeria. Video footage

The Ecuadorian midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has attributed the pressure of his £115 million price tag to a loss of confidence at Chelsea. Moises Caicedo, who joined the club from Brighton for a British club record fee last summer, struggled with confidence in the beginning, but he found comfort at the club in the last few

The Nigerian government has announced that it has placed individuals sponsoring the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests on the watchlist of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Comptroller-General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, announced this on Tuesday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, following a meeting convened by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. According to Nandap,

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Manchester City to secure the services of forward Julian Alvarez for £81.5 million. The transfer fee Atletico Madrid agreed to pay for Julian Alvarez consists of an initial £64.4 million along with potential add-ons amounting to £17.1 million. This transfer deal sets a new record for Manchester City,

The Nigeria Police on Tuesday, August 6, said it arrested nine protesters for flying Russian flags in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital city. Confirming the arrest of the protesters, the state commissioner of police, Yusuf Lawal, while delivering a situation report of the nationwide protest in Borno said the suspects were arrested in Zannari Tamsu area

Tech mogul and owner of the social media platform X, Elon Musk, has clashed with UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, after the X owner controversial claim that Britain is on the brink of a ‘civil war’. The tech mogul stirred controversy with Downing Street as he attributed the riots across UK cities to the influence

Ogun State has announced the date for its upcoming local government elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, according to a statement by Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, the Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC). He shared this information in a statement released to journalists in Abeokuta. In

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore has stated that flying Russian flag by the #EndBadGovernance protesters cannot be labelled treason. Recall that the Department of State Services (DSS) had said some people behind the Russian flags being brandished by protesters in some Northern states have been arrested. The protesters were brandishing Russian flags in

The draws for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League play-off games were done on Monday, 5th August, in Nyon, Switzerland. The draws set the stage for the final round of qualifications for teams before the group stages of the competition kick-off. The play-off games will be played on August 20/21, and the return legs on 27/28,