PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will be his White House chief of staff, entrusting a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican win election. The appointment was the first of what is expected to be a flurry …

THE Naira on Thursday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,639.50 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that Naira gained N42.15. This represents a 2.5 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Wednesday when it exchanged at …

THE Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has generated N1.046 trillion in revenue between January and October. It also intercepted 16 containers of illicit drugs. The command Controller, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, made the disclosure in Lagos on Thursday. Nnadi said that it was the first …

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). PDI …

NIGERIA and seven other African countries have begun a project to check HIV in the continent. The project is tagged, Bringing Innovation to cLinical and Laboratory research to end HIV In Africa through New vaccine Technology (BRILLIANT) for HIV vaccine research and development. Prof Alash’le Abimiku, Executive Director, International Research …

THE Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund is considering repealing the Act establishing the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to realise its objectives. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Muntari Dandutse said this when he led members of the committee on an oversight visit to the Board’s office in …

Emily Nkanga, a Nigerian/British photographer and filmmaker, has stated that all is set to herald her upcoming exhibition titled ‘Unyọñ Ufọk’ (Going Home), set to take place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state in South-South Nigeria. The exhibition is expected to be graced by the President General, Akwa Ibom State Supreme …

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has shared more details on why Edu Gaspar decided to resign as the club’s sporting Director. Speaking ahead of his team’s Champions League game against Inter Milan, Arteta explained that Edu got an amazing opportunity in a different role, which he believes is the right professional …

Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, has passed away. Mrs. Ibrahim reportedly died on Tuesday night, November 5, 2024, after a brief illness, according to family sources, who spoke with Vanguard. She leaves behind her …

NATO Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, has congratulated Donald Trump for winning the US presidential election, saying his return to power will help keep the alliance “strong”. Newsextra24 reports that Trump and his vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance, are set to be announced as the winner of the presidential election, having secured over 270 …