Alake appointed as Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
By Precious Oham A new Rector has been appointed for the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The appointment of Dr. Temitope John Alake as the seventh substantive Rector of the…
Netizens slam ex BBNaija’s Katrina for faking pregnancy
Bernice Larryoboh BBNaija star, Katrina has received heavy backlash from netizens following a pregnancy stunt she recently pulled off just to promote her business. The reality TV star had pulled…
DSS Intercepts syndicates allegedly selling new naira note
Bernice Larryoboh The Department of State Services (DSS), yesterday, said it had intercepted some members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the new naira notes. According to a…
Banks will accept old naira notes after deadline – Emefiele
Ajiri Imah The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday disclosed that banks will accept the old naira notes even after the February 10 stipulated deadline.…
Why e-payment may not address naira scarcity – Expert
Bernice Larryoboh The Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Lead at PwC, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has said that encouraging Nigerians to use e-payment channels for transactions may not necessarily address…
Cashless policy will curb illicit election financing – Osibanjo
…says attention be paid to Tribunals and their outcome Emmanuel Adeoye The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo has revealed that decline in illicit election financing in the nation…
No government can solve all problems – Buhari
Ajiri Imah President, Muhammadu Buhari has said that no single government is capable of solving all the problems of the country. Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the…
Treatment can cure some cancers – Dr Adedayo
…4 days to 2023 World Cancer Day By Ajiri Imah The World Cancer Day observed annually on February 4 has become one of the most celebrated health awareness days around…
PoS operators hike charges amid naira notes scarcity
Bernice Larryoboh Despite the extension of the deadline by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday, scarcity of the new naira notes have been on the rise as Nigerians…
FA Cup: Man Utd to face West Ham Utd in round 16
Stephen Dunmoye Following the 2-0 win against Derby County on Monday, West Ham United has been drawn away with Premier league opponent, Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round…
NPFL: Kwara, Wikki Mgt. give Coaches two-match ultimatum
Stephen Dunmoye Following the poor run of Kwara United and Wiki Tourists so far in this season, the management of both clubs have given their respective Coaches two-match ultimatum for…
Kano Police arrest Popular Tiktoker, Murja for allegedly corrupting society
Uyai-Abasi Etido The Kano State Police Command have arrested a popular TikTok Skitmaker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly corrupting the morals of the society. NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the 24-year-old was…
Ojo Bakare leads Nigerian delegation to International Arts Festival in India
Precious Oham The erstwhile Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ekiti State, Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare, will lead the Nigerian delegation to the 2023 Surajkund International Arts Festival, holding…
2023 Budget: Ekiti Govt vows commitment to development of human capital
Bernice Larryoboh The Ekiti State Government on Monday stated that it is committed to the development of human capital in the state. This was said by the Special Adviser to…
Change your attitude – Mourinho warns Osimhen
Stephen Dunmoye AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has warned Victor Osimhen about premier league life amidst interest from Manchester United to change his attitude a bit, adding that they will…
Sean Dyche replaces Lampard as Everton Manager
Stephen Dunmoye Everton have confirmed the appointment of former Burnley boss, Sean Dyche as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract after he has been sacked by the Clarets. Dyche…
I have experienced worst situations of suffering in Nigeria – Buhari
Gloria Ogbu President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that he have experienced worst situations of hardship in Nigeria than what many people are currently complaining about. According Buhari who said…
Ekiti NUJ to engage all candidates ahead of 2023 polls
Gloria Ogbu Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti State Council has announced it’s plans to engage all candidates contesting the forthcoming election. According to…
Lagos announces 10 weeks traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Ajiri Imah The Lagos State Government has announced 10 weeks traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to Engineer Umar Bakare, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, the diversion is necessary…
My mother was raped multiple times – Corps member cries out
…says Nigerian police turned deaf ears to call for help By: Hope James A serving corps member identified as Ahmed, has narrated how his 65-year old mother was raped multiple…
Nigeria will export gas to Europe, says Tinubu
Bernice Larryoboh The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the people of Edo State that he will create prosperity for the people…
Serie A: I’ll surpass Osimhen – Lookman
Stephen Dunmoye Nigeria star and Atalanta winger, Lookman Ademola has fired a warning shot to surpass his compatriot Victor Osimhen‘s goal tally to win the Paolo Rossi Award in the…
Federal High Court dismisses suit seeking Buhari’s sack
Uyai-Abasi Etido The Federal High Court in Abuja has today dismissed a suit by a former presidential candidate of Hope Democratic Party, HDP, Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, against the election…
I lost my Virginity @ 19 – BB Naija Reality Star reveals
Uyai-Abasi Etido Big Brother Naija Reality Star known as Pere Egbi has revealed how he lost his virginity to an older woman at the age of nineteen (19). Pere disclosed…
FA CUP: Brighton knocks out Liverpool
Stephen Dunmoye The FA Cup holders, Liverpool has been knocked out by Brighton on Sunday by 2-1. Liverpool has only won once in their last six meetings against Brighton. Kaoru…
Stop arrogating powers to yourselves – Fmr Minster warns Wike, others
Uyai-Abasi Etido Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Ebenezer Babatope, has warned the aggrieved governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) popularly called…
Australian Open: Djokovic beats Tsitsipas, records 22nd Grand Slam
Stephen Dunmoye Having missed last year’s tournament when he was deported over his Covid vaccination stance last year, Novak Djokovic has expressed his greatest victory of his life after winning…
I lobbied Buhari to extend old naira note deadline – Tinubu
Gloria Ogbu The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has revealed that he led the campaign to get President Muhammadu Buhari to push back the…
Gunmen set APC Candidate’s home ablaze
Uyai-Abasi Etido Unknown gun men have set fire on the residence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly candidate for Ikwerre-Emuoha Federal Constituency, Ezemonye Ezekiel-Amadi in Rivers State. NEWSTODAYNG…
Fayemi sues Politician, Arise TV for defamation, demands N500m as damages
Precious Oham Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State has sued a former senatorial aspirant in the state, Mr. Kayode Otitoju and Arise Television for the sum of N500 million…
JUST-IN: CBN extends deadline for use of old Naira notes
Gloria Ogbu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the use of old naira notes to February 10, 2023. The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists on Sunday said…
Breaking: CBN extends deadline for old naira notes
Adebayo Adenrele Following a groundswell of opposition against the January 31 deadline for the exchange of old naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria has finally extended the deadline for…
Extend TETFUND benefits, privileges to private Varsities – Bamidele tasks FG
…advocates review of school curricular to promote productivity By Precious Oham The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged the federal…
EKSG pleads Residents to embrace Environmental Hygiene
Adebayo Adenrele The Ekiti State Government has appealed to residents to stop treating issues relating to environmental hygiene with disdain, to avert exponential increase in morbidity and mortality health indices…
2023: Conduct free, fair, credible election, NUJ tasks INEC
Gloria Ogbu Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Independent electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a free, credible and fair election.…
Adeleke’s removal: NANS kicks, student group threatens protest
Gloria Ogbu Following the Friday judgement of the Osun State Election Tribunal which sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke and declared former Governor Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the July 16,…
100 Days in Office: Oyebanji promises to pay Salaries without hitch
Adebayo Adenrele Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has restated his commitment to Public Workers in the State to continue to pay their salaries and deductions without any hitch. Oyebanji…
INEC to hold mock accreditation on February 4
Ajiri Imah Ahead of the 2023 General elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it would conduct mock accreditation of registered voters on February 4, in 436…
Nasarawa governor loses eldest son
Uyai-Abasi Etido The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reportedly loss his eldest son, Hassan Sule. According to report, Hassan passed away at the early hours of Friday,…
ICPC rearrests former JAMB registrar
Ajiri Imah The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rearrested a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Prof. Adedibu Ojerinde, following a warrant…