Mauricio Pochettino Appointed as New US Men Football Coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been named asthe new manager of the United States men’s team. The Argentine replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July following theUSA’s group-stage elimination from the Copa America.The announcement came before the US faced New Zealand in an internationalfriendly game in Cincinnati. The United States will […]
Tinubu Say Courageous Steps Have Been Taken to Reform Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has taken courageous steps toreform Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment, to restore confidence in thenation’s economy. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the 17th Annual Banking andFinance Conference in Abuja, the President said the government is rigorouslyworking to actualize through measures targeted at reducing inflation, stabilizingthe foreign exchange market and […]
Tinubu Approves 2024 National Honours Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 NationalHonours Award to Nigerians who have contributed to the development of thecountry, in line with the National Honours Award Act 2004. Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Zaphaniah Jisalo, whomade this known yesterday in Abuja, said the Federal Government would alsohonour Nigerians who have distinguished […]
Apple Announces The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
Tech Giants, Apple has announced a new iPhone, as it seeks to boost sales andshow it is keeping up in the technology race. Built for generative artificial intelligence, and what would be the iPhone 16, Applechief executive Tim Cook hopes that customers are enticed to buy the latestmodels, after just coming out of a long […]
Tinubu Approves Research Grant of Federal Universities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the exclusion of third-party research grantfunds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury SingleAccount. This is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, NationalUniversities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors. Already, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has conveyed thisdirective to the Minister of […]
Presidency Denies Ownership of Yatch Flying Nigerian Flag
The Presidency has denied ownership of a yacht spotted flying the Nigerianflag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. In a viral video on social media, the yacht can be seen displaying the Nigerianflag as it sailed through the French town, triggering conspiracy theories onlinewith some people linking the yacht’s ownership to President Bola […]
Tinubu’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale Resigns From Office
President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing him of his resignation for personal and health reasons. A statement on Saturday by the presidency said the President accepted Ngelale’s reasons for the resignation, fully understood them and sympathised with the circumstances that led […]
Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial
The family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has beenforced to proceed with his burial after a year-long wait for a promised state funeralthat never materialised. Akinkunmi, who died on September 4, 2023, at 87, was supposed to be honouredwith a state funeral by the Federal Government. However, his son, Akinwumi […]
Tinubu Calls for Sustenance of Cooperation Drive at FOCAC
President Bola Tinubu has called for the sustenance of the cooperation drive andemphasized the need for peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, anddiplomatic Conflict resolution in deepening the bond between Africa and China. Speaking yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum onChina-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People […]
Petroleum Minister Says Fuel Crisis to be Resolved Soon
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the public thatthe fuel crisis experienced across the nation would soon be resolved, noting that theNigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sufficient fuel supplies tomeet national demand. The Minister of State for Petroleum made this known while addressing State HouseCorrespondent in Abuja, after an […]
