Add New Post Charles Oluomo, often known as Agbako, was a veteran Nollywood actor who was only four months away from turning 102 when he was reported deceased. According to reports, the actor, whose life lasted more than a century and made a lasting impression on the nation’s cultural legacy, died in his sleep on…
Following the completion of repairs on the vandalized part of the line, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that as of 4:56 pm on Wednesday, it has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1. This was revealed in a statement provided to Channels Television on Wednesday and signed by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 14 and 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda. A statement on Tuesday by NFF, that the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on…
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the immediate suspension of Rauf Aregbesola, a former governor of the state, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings against him. The suspension is a sequel to a resolution by the Ilesa East Local Government Executive Committee of APC, which has requested disciplinary action…
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday shed more light on how to end the reoccurring issue of fuel queues in the country. Dangote, who briefed State House reporters in Abuja, urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and marketers across the country to stop the importation of fuel….
A member of the House of Representatives Alex Ikwechegh has apologised on the floor of the lawmaking body over his assault on a taxi-hailing service driver. Ikwechegh was captured on video assaulting a Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, sparking outrage and condemnations from Nigerians. Although he released a statement earlier apologizing for the act, the lawmaker…
Barely three weeks after jerking up the price per litre of petrol, retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) adjusted the pump price of the commodity on Tuesday in Lagos from ₦998 to ₦1, 025. A few NNPCL outlets that sold the premium commodity sold it at ₦1,025 while others owned…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) says there is no going back on the strike action by the union and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) until their demands are met. SSANU and NASU embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday over the non-payment of their four months salary arrears. Despite…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has emerged as the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or award, beating competition from the Real Madrid trio of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Dani Carvajal. The Spanish international becomes the second Premier League Player to win the coveted award in 16 years since Cristiano Ronaldo won it in 2008. Since…
