Aisha Buhari Orders Staff To Proceed On Indefinite Leave
First Lady, Aisha Buhari has ordered that all her staff should proceed on leave till further notice. This was disclosed in a terse statement on her Instagram page on Tuesday. The statement was signed by Mohammed Kamal, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Office of the First Lady on Health and Development Partners. Kamal stated […]
Reps Pass 2022 Budget, Raise Estimates to 17trn
The House of Representtaives on Tuesday passed 2021 budget of N17.126 trillion as against the N16.391 trillion presented by the president. In passing the bill, the House increased the benchmark price for crude oil from $57 to $62 per barrel, from which a proposed increase in revenue is expected. In the passed budget, capital, recurrent, […]
PHOTOS: President Buhari Receives COVID-19 Booster Shot in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has received COVID-19 booster shot on Tuesday at the presidential villa , Abuja The federal government announced commencement of booster shots earlier this month to stem the spread of Omicron varint of COVID-19 virus. “Following the detection of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Federal Government reviewed the country’s vaccination […]
Buhari Withholds Assent To Electoral Bill, Says Direct Primary Undemocratic
“ The amendment as proposed is a violation of the underlying spirit of democracy, which is characterised by freedom of choices. Political party membership is a voluntary exercise of the constitutional right to freedom of association.” •Wike: N’Assembly lacks will power to override President President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, notified the National Assembly of […]
Nkechi Blessing : How I Broke My Leg at Wizkid Live Performance
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday says she broke her leg during Wizkid live performance at Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja on Friday. Wizkid was the performing guest at the concert organized by Play Network Africa. According to the film star, when the Ojelegba crooner was performing, an ecstatic fan had found his way towards the […]
Omicron: Canada Lifts Travel Ban on Nigeria, Nine Others
The Canadian Government has lifted the ban it placed on Nigeria and other nine African countries amid fear of Omicron variant. The minister of health in Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos announced at a media briefing on Friday. Three weeks ago, the Canadian government banner 10 African countries including Nigeria over concerns relating to the Omicron COVID […]
Tinubu Didn’t Build My Lekki House, I Sold Land, Got a Bank Loan – Adebanjo
Acting leader of Pan – Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has denied the allegation that leader of All Progressive Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu built his Lekki house. On Monday, Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun State and close ally to Tinubu during the presentation of his book “MY PARTICIPATION” claimed that the Lekki house […]
I Have No Interest in Becoming FBN Holdings Chairman- Otedola
The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola says he is not interested in holding any position in First bank Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. Otedola said this on Wednesday at the ExecuJet Private terminal in Lagos He said the recent acquisition of shares in FBN Holdings is purely an investment […]
Lateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade Announce Their Wedding Date
Nollywood actors, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe have announced December 22, 2021, as their wedding date. The lovebirds took to their respective Instagram pages to break the news to their followers. In the post, the lovers shared the wedding invitation card. Lateef wrote: “Bismillah Rahmani Raheem Love, Laughter and happily ever after…May the Almighty be […]
Barcelona Striker Aguero Quits Football Over Health Concerns
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at a tearful press conference, just over a month after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a heart problem. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half of Barca’s draw with Alaves after […]