The Federal Government of Nigeria is preparing to send its first citizen into space. The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The FG signed the Memorandum of Understanding in a collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency….
The recently-announced members of the Governing Council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State have been inaugurated by the State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. It was gathered that the inauguration ceremony, which the Governor performed on Wednesday, June 19, at the Chambers of the Anambra State Executive Council, in Government House, Awka, the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to September 23, 25, and 26, 2024 following the inability of the trial to commence properly. Justice Binta Nyako made the adjournment after the defense counsels prayed the court to explore…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has forwarded the names of 21 local government Chairmen of the State to the State House of Assembly, for consideration. This is coming barely one month after the nomination of some individuals by the stalwarts of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), for the revered position. According to…
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, he told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High…
At least Ten Shops Were On Wednesday morning gutted by fire in a section of Afor Nnobi local market, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The inferno which occurred around 7.am, was said to have been caused by cut off from a high tension cable that fell on top of make-shift structures, (shop),…
Two Nigerian cities have been named as the cheapest for expatriates to live in, in 2024 Nigeria’s Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, were ranked first and second cheapest cities according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings. The report highlights that the cost of living is a crucial consideration for expatriates when selecting a city…
France captain Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for France in their game with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening win at Euro 2024. The 25-year-old striker was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 victory over Austria after his face struck opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder during an aerial duel Mbappe was taken to hospital,…
Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is leading a shortlist of candidates vying for the vacant managerial position at Leicester. The 44-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December but has held talks with their East Midlands rivals. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter and West Brom boss…
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, aka Phyna, has refuted Whitemoney’s claims that she confided in him that she has received her remaining prizes from the organisers and sponsors. Recall that Whitemoney disclosed in a recent interview that Phyna, who won Season 7 of the reality show in 2022 and has been calling out…
