Fact-Check: Did Buhari, Buratai “Wave” Boko Haram Flag? Why Sowore’s Claim Is Misleading …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former President Muhammadu Buhari and his chief of army staff, General Tukur Buratai, did not wave the Boko Haram flag as claimed by Omoyele SoworeSowore, the AAC presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made the claim while reacting … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympics: Ofili, Oborodudu fail …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Favour Ofili failed to make it to the podium after finishing in sixth place in the women’s 200m final. The 21-year-old bowed to pressure in the race, failing to fulfil expectations. Ofili will now concentrate on the women’s 4x100m relay. Team Nigeria also suffered another … Read more
Kwara Gov’s Spokesman Ajakaye Assures New NUJ Leadership Of Support …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The chief press secretary (CPS) to the Kwara State governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, has called on the newly inaugurated members of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to foster unity within the … Read more
Annette Echikunwoke Wins Silver For USA In Hammer Throw …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Nigeria’s track and field athlete Annette Echikunwoke threw a season-best of 75.48 meters to clinch the silver medal in the hammer throw for Team USA on Tuesday in Paris. The athlete settled for silver after her third throw was overtaken by … Read more
CBN Approves Providus Bank and Unity Bank Merger …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CBN has approved the Providus Bank and Unity Bank merger. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) led by Olayemi Cardoso, has approved the framework for the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, marking a significant milestone in the … Read more
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints 7 New Heads for Humanitarian Affairs Ministry’s Progs, Full List Emerges …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FCT, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 6, appointed new heads of agencies and programmes under the federal ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development. According to a statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri … Read more
Paris 2024: Women’s Football: Brazil Beats Spain, To Face USA In Gold Medal Match …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Brazil defeated world champions Spain 4-2 to reach the final of the women’s football event of the Paris Olympic games on Tuesday night. Brazil has now qualified for a third Olympic final since participating at the games. … Read more
Protest: Bauchi relaxes curfew in Katagum LGA …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Bauchi’s governor, Bala Mohammed, has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Katagum Local Government Area of the state due to escalating security concerns. The curfew has been relaxed to 12 hours, effective from 6 pm to 6 am daily. The decision followed a comprehensive … Read more
“Nigeria Sitting on a Keg of Gun Powder”: Obasanjo Identifies Cause of Protests, Warns Tinubu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing nationwide protestsObasanjo voiced concerns against youths unrest caused by rising unemployment, and warned that Nigeria might be “sitting on a keg of … Read more
BREAKING: Atiku Tackles Military Chiefs, Mutes on Protesters Raising Russian Flags …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has told the service chiefs and military commanders that it is inhuman to use lethal force against peaceful protestersThe former vice president maintained that those who authorised the use of … Read more