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Month: October 2023

Here are 4 celebrities who have welcomed babies this October

It’s raining babies and we couldn’t be happier for our faves. It has been celebrations and ‘congratulations’ back to back this month as our celebrities enlarged their families. Here are four celebrities who have given birth this month: Davido Our OBO and his wife Chioma are officially Baba and Mama Ibeji, as they welcomed not…

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Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities – Gen Lagbaja

The COAS also pledged that the army would continue to remain professional and ever ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities and was now taking advantage of the convergence of electronic…

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Committee resolves 16 domestic violence cases in Bauchi LGAs

The committee explained that the scourge of domestic violence and other forms of violence against women had eaten deep into the fabric of the society. A Bauchi-based Intervention Committee on Preventing Domestic Violence, the Peace Mediators, says it settled 16 domestic violence cases in Kafin Madaki and Miri communities of Ganjuwa and Bauchi local government…

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Applicants abandon 3,000 international passports in Kwara – NIS Comptroller

NIS boss urged the federal government to initiate sanctions on such individuals. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command, on Monday, said 3000 international passports were awaiting collection by applicants in its office. Alhaji Baba Aliyu, the outgoing Comptroller of Passports in the command, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin…

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CBN spending on FG’s foreign debt hits $2.56 billion in 9 months

The highest debt payments recorded by the CBN was paid in 2020 and recorded $5.77 billion, while a total of $242.8 million was the lowest in 2013. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has spent a total sum of $2.56 billion between January and September 2023 to service the federal government’s foreign debt obligations. When…

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FG announces date for commencing access to students loan

The government has yet to release comprehensive details regarding the program’s structure and execution. The federal government has officially declared a revised commencement date for the Access to Higher Education Act, widely known as the Students Loan Law. The legislation, which stirred substantial public debate after it was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu…

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10 reasons to make the Infinix ZERO 30 5G your next smartphone

#FeatureByInfinix The smartphone market is flooded with vast choices, and making the right choice on which smartphone is best for you can often feel like navigating a maze. With countless options available, how does one pick the perfect device? Here are ten reasons why the Infinix ZERO 30 5G should be your next smartphone and…

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Tonto Dikeh joins APC, defects from ADC

Popular actress switches political sllegiance, set to be unveiled by APC. Actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has made a big shift in her political allegiance, leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and officially joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). To commemorate this change, the actress is scheduled to be formally introduced to the APC…

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Supreme Court reserves judgment in Atiku’s appeal against Tinubu’s victory

The court considered the arguments put forth by the counsels of both parties. The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the appeal brought forward by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court. This ruling had previously confirmed the victory of…

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Google celebrates Rashidi Yekini’s 60th posthumous birthday

Google highlighted that Yekini did not only score the first goal of the game, but also the first World Cup goal for Nigeria. Today’s Google doodle celebrates the late Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, who was remembered for being the top goal scorer of the nation. Yekini, born on 23 October 1963 led Nigeria’s national team,…

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