THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Philia Mshelbila, on Wednesday, called for deliberate efforts for the displacement of dirtier fuels, like biomass, by natural gas to drive energy transition in Africa. Mshelbila made the call during a panel session titled “Diversity of Gas Development Globally” at the …

OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Yobe State Command, have intercepted 55 parcels of Colorado weighing 2kg. The interception was made by the operatives during a stop-and-search operation conducted along Potiskum–Damaturu road. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director, Media and …

Al Nassr icon Fahad Al-Bishi has called on Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from professional football, claiming the Portuguese superstar now prioritizes personal accolades over the club’s success. Speaking to Koora via VN Express, Al-Bishi voiced concerns about Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact at Al Nassr since his high-profile arrival in 2022. The former Saudi …

THE United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will halt operations on Monday, May 26, in recognition of Memorial Day, a notable federal holiday in the United States. In a statement disseminated through its official 𝕏 account, the US Mission in Nigeria declared the temporary closure, emphasising …

GUNMEN suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly shot a Catholic priest along the troubled Makudi-Naka road in Benue State. Newsextra24 learnt that the Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongo, was attacked on Saturday evening. A statement made available to newsmen by the Chairman of Diocesan Priests, Rev. Joseph Beba, disclosed that Rev. …

Real Madrid have officially named club legend Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, with a contract running until June 30, 2028. The announcement was made earlier today, May 25, via an official club statement, marking a significant new chapter in both Alonso’s career and the club’s future. Real Madrid C.F. announces …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate-past Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, as director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). Newsextra24 reports that the NIS, which was established in 1974, is a research and training Institute and a parastatal under the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Institute is responsible …

WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 24th May, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

A group of 47 Nigerian medical students who escaped war-torn Sudan in May 2023 are now struggling to register for the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (MDCN) examination due to a document snag. The students, many of whom fled or were evacuated by the Federal Government without exit visas, are …

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Access Bank PLC and one of its employees for alleged money laundering and diversion of N826 million. The anti-graft commission filed a four-count charge against them at the Federal High Court for alleged diversion of N825.9 million of …