Kevan Gosper, a distinguished figure in the Olympic movement who served two terms as International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president and was twice elected to its executive board, has passed away after a short illness. “Kevan was one of the true giants of the Olympic movement, not just in Australia but globally,” said Ian Chesterman, president…
The Lagos State government has announced a 90-day repair project for major roads, set to be carried out in two phases. According to a statement released by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the first phase will focus on the Ojota-bound lane, while the second phase will address the Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland-bound lane. Phase One: Ojota-Bound…
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja dismissed former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr. Olu Agunloye’s request to travel abroad for a medical check-up. At the Monday, July 1, 2024 hearing, Agunloye’s lawyer, Adeola Adedikpe, SAN, asked the court to return Agunloye’s passport so…
On Thursday, at a ceremony to give free fertilizer to 52,800 small farmers across Kano State’s 44 local government areas, important comments were made. Speaking at the Government House with the newly appointed Emirs of Gaya and Karaye, Emir Sanusi talked about the tough times many Nigerians are facing. “People are struggling. Some have to…
Former Governor El-Rufai has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to move his case from Justice Aikawa to another judge. In June 2024, El-Rufai filed a lawsuit challenging a report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly that accused him of misusing ₦423 billion of public funds. El-Rufai asked the court to…
Some protesters have already arrived at Unity Fountain, but security has kept some of them out. After the protesters made their demands, the gate was opened, and they used their trucks to block the entrance. They are asking for payment of their four months’ unpaid salaries and a new agreement with the Federal Government from…
The minister said that President Bola Tinubu and leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) met on Thursday in Abuja and agreed on a new minimum wage. Idris, the minister, announced that the minimum wage will go from ₦62,000 to ₦70,000. This new amount will be submitted to the…
In a landmark event at a New York auction, the largest stegosaurus skeleton ever discovered has fetched a staggering $44.6 million, setting a new record in the field of paleontology. Dubbed “Apex,” this 150-million-year-old skeleton stands 11 feet tall and spans 27 feet in length, captivating bidders worldwide. Sotheby’s, the auction house overseeing the sale,…
At the 2024 Policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja on Thursday, Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, issued a directive that only eligible students, those who are 18 years old, be admitted into tertiary institutions starting this year. This announcement received mixed reactions from vice-chancellors, rectors, and registrars present at…
