By Adebayo Yusuf The newly retired primary school teachers and local government staff have been urged to prioritise their health through regular exercise and healthy diet. This was the charge by Two Health Experts, Dr. Ayodele Busari and Dr. Tunde Aremu at the Local Government Staff Pension Board’s payroll of new retirees, held at local government…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their March international break with a 2-1 win over Iran in a friendly at the Antalya Stadium in Turkey earlier today, March 27. The Nigeria national football team scored early and stayed in control for long spells before surviving a late scare. The Super Eagles wasted little time…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to ₦1,200 per liter. According to him, the price adjustment represents a downward review in the refinery’s pricing template. This comes at a time of heightened uncertainty in the global oil market, driven by geopolitical…
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has dismissed as misleading and distorted, claims circulating on social media concerning remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on the military’s deradicalisation initiative, Operation SAFE CORRIDOR. This is contained in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba….
The Coordinator of the President Bola Tinubu Support Group, George Agbakahi, has said many people in Nigeria’s South-East believe the region made a “huge mistake” in its voting pattern during the 2023 general elections. Agbakahi stated this on Friday while speaking on The Morning Show, a program on Arise Television, noting that the region is…
Nigerian music star Omah Lay has returned to Christianity after previously indicating a conversion to Islam. Newsmen reports that the singer, who is from Rivers State, had in the past shared messages that said he had embraced Islam, drawing attention from fans and the public at the time. In a recent update shared on his…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde and his supporters have agreed on a date to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Newsmen reports that the party made these allegations in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare, on Thursday, stating that Makinde…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately implement the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers or face a possible nationwide shutdown of public universities. The union issued a four-day ultimatum on Thursday, with its president, Christopher Piwuna, saying failure to act within the deadline would trigger…
The International Olympic Committee has announced a new policy limiting eligibility for the female category at Olympic events to biological females, with the rule to take effect from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The decision followed approval by the IOC Executive Board, which said the policy on the protection of the female category would…
United States President, Donald Trump United States President, Donald Trump United States President, Donald Trump, has spoken on turning down Iran’s request to become their Supreme Leader. Newsmen reports that Trump made the claim on Wednesday during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C. Trump said Iran wanted him to…