FORMER Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, is on the panels of experts for the 2023 FIFA The Best Award. Also on the panel is former Super Falcons forward, Mercy Akide. Mikel and Akide are among the 30-man panel that shortlisted the various candidates for The Best Awards. Akide, a …
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THE Senate has denied the alleged disbursement of N100 million to lawmakers. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, denied the allegation in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He described a statement credited to the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), which alleged that the sum was paid …
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GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, as the new Aseyin of Iseyin. Makinde made this announcement on Thursday. Newsextra24 recalls that the kingmakers in the town had earlier elected Oyebola as the new Aseyin of Iseyin. The United States of America-based …
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THE federal government has said that it is working on the final details on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa issue ban on Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 7th African Aviation Summit in Abuja, a few days …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zaccheus Adedeji as the new acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, noted that the President also directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Mr Muhammad Nami, …
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THE human mind is a precious asset, and this adage holds true. Our minds shape our thoughts, beliefs, and reality, acting as our guiding compass throughout life. Cue Facebook – What’s on your mind? In my numerous experiences, I’ve come to realize a universal truth: everyone loves a winner. And …
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IN a big move to make life easier for Nigerians in the current economy, Assets Microfinance Bank has launched Assets Salary Plus Loans for all salary earners in Lagos, Nigeria. The bank aims to make it simpler and cheaper for salary earners to sort out their needs and exigencies. Deputy …
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RECENT revelations trailing the unfortunate passing of 27 years old Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, have proven, beyond doubts, a serious case of brazen bullying by some of his colleagues and associates, presumably leading to depression, among other health concerns, for the young man. Unfortunately, the health angle …
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THE Lagos State University (LASU) in an obvious move to preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, has announced the inclusion of Yoruba Language as a compulsory course for all its students. The new course added to the school’s curriculum from the 2023/2024 academic session is titled GNS 104 (Yoruba Language Studies). …
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THE authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Wednesday, announced adjustments to the fees that students of the institution will be required to pay for the upcoming academic session. This decision, according to a communique released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, was taken by …
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