Completely unfair' - Fulham boss confirms Iwobi is in good mental state after online abuse from Nigeria fans Published: February 16, 2024 Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Alex Iwobi is in good mental condition following the backlash he received after participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria. The 27-year-old missed the opportunity to win his first internatio...

The Anambra State Government has sealed the popular Uwa Mgbede Market, located along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Onitsha, over poor “environmental and unapproved practices”. The popular market is a terminal bubbling with buyers and sellers of various food items such as rice, beans, pepper, tomatoes, onions, yams, fish, and meat, among others. The personnel of Operation Clean and Healthy...

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28. Joe Ajaero stated this at Labour House, Abuja, during an ongoing press conference. Daily Trust reports that the protest was declared to press the demands on the current hardship being faced by Nigerians

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu announces his withdrawal from Edo governorship race after success in his pre-primary screening.

Introduction: Have you ever wondered what causes individuals to pass away peacefully during their sleep? It is a phenomenon that has intrigued scientists, doctors, and the general public alike. In this blog post, we delve into the five most common reasons why people may unfortunately die in their sleep. While this topic may seem morbid, understanding these causes can help shed light on certain...

More often than not, we think heat has to be extreme (100°) before it can cause sickness, but all it needs is a temperature as high as 40°C. To stay safe in times like this, it is advisable to do the following: 1. STAY HYDRATED: Staying hydrated in hot weather is paramount to staying healthy. Drink at least three litres of water daily to hydrate yourself, as fluid leaves your body in the form...

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to ban the production, importation, distribution, and use of styrofoam and single-use plastics throughout Nigeria. It also urged the Federal Government to implement a phased approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and industries to transition to alternative eco-friendly materials and practices. Consequently...

The criminal charges reportedly relate to the destruction of Soviet-era monuments. Kaja Kallas has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine defending itself against the Russian invasion. Russia declared Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas a "wanted" person on Tuesday. The website of Russia's interior ministry included Kallas in a database as being "wanted under the criminal code." Estonia's...

Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman make CAF-11-man team of the tournament.

chaotic scene unfolded at a recent event featuring Nigerian music star Davido, as one of his aides reportedly punched a fan who got too close. The fan, trying to take a selfie, was left reeling from the blow as the incident shocked onlookers. Social media exploded with outrage, demanding accountability for the violent act. Davido and his team are yet to comment on the situation.

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria has said it would withdraw its service nationwide from February 27, should the Federal government refuse to implement the agreement it entered into with the association in 2020. It called for the immediate implementation of financial support palliatives for bakers as promised by the Federal Government as post COVID-19 support programmes f...

Business activities in Asaba and its environs were crippled on Tuesday following the official announcement of the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien. Schools, shops and other business activities were shut down just as movements in and out of Asaba were restricted following the passing of the monarch who was aged 100 years. Our correspondent observed that the popular Ogbogonogo...

Dangote Refinery is due to deliver its first fuel into the local market within weeks, four sources confirmed to Reuters, in a key milestone towards… Dangote Refinery is due to deliver its first fuel into the local market within weeks, four sources confirmed to Reuters, in a key milestone towards long sought energy independence for Nigeria. The country has relied on imports for most...

BREAKING: ACCESS HOLDINGS NAMES BOLAJI AGBEDE AS ACTING CEO Access Holdings Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. This follows the death of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, son, and a former chairman of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbol...

Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, and two others, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Soyade, have been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for a fraud worth N40 million. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said on Monday Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, convicted the trio of Wakil, Daura, and Soyade after they were arraigned by the commission on tw...