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Month: October 2023

Anambra Muslim community prays for better Nigeria, peaceful co-existence

The Imam commended Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, proprietor of Rommy Games village, for establishing a mosque within the facility. The Muslim community in Anambra has prayed for a more united and progressive Nigeria. The Muslim faithful made the call after the Jumaat prayer at Rojenny Central Mosque, Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra on…

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Kano sets aside ₦6bn to settle 5,500 retired civil servants – Gov Yusuf

Yusuf said the decision was reached at the weekly Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State said about ₦6 billion had been set aside to pay gratuities to about 5,500 retired civil servants in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor disclosed this while speaking…

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Nigeria, rising power in Africa – Türkish Ambassador

Bayraktar said that more than one hundred Turkish companies were operating in Nigeria, providing jobs and contributing to the economy of Nigeria. The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, said that Nigeria was a rising power in Africa due to its population and large economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Akpabio breaks 59-yr-old jinx, elected into global executive committee of IPU

Anietie said the union in the week-long assembly deliberated on important issues affecting nations across the world. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected into the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU). Anietie Ekong, his Special Assistant on Media and Communication said this in a statement in Abuja. Ekong said that…

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‘It would be fantastic’ — Osimhen on Ballon d’Or dream

Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen opens up on his Ballon d’Or dream and how life in Naples is

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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Cristiano Ronaldo leads celebrities in Saudi Arabia

Before Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo joins celebrities and VIPs on the red carpet.

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Mikel names Davido and 4 other artistes that inspire him

Super Eagles legend John Mikel Obi listed his favourite Afrobeats artistes in an exclusive with Pulse Sport.

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Under 18s have no business drinking alcoholic beverages – Guinness Nigeria

He said that the organisation was working to promote responsible and positive drinking habits for Nigerians to drink better and not more. Rotimi Odusola, Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria, has called for more partnerships with relevant authorities to promote responsible drinking in Nigeria. Odusola made this call when the Guinness Nigeria team led by John…

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Nigeria, other UN member states adopt Gaza resolution, call for truce

France’s Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière speaking after the resolution passed, said his delegation voted in favour, as “nothing justifies the killing of civilians”. Nigeria and 119 member states on Friday voted in favour of a resolution calling for an “immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hams militants in Gaza. It also…

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