The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziak Salako, has announced that he has adopted an elephant as a member of his family as part of his efforts to contribute to the conservation of the critically endangered species in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) in Abuja, Dr. Salako…
A group of 63 retired Nigerian soldiers who fought in the Civil War has appealed to the federal government to settle their outstanding pension arrears. The retired soldiers, enlisted between 1967 and 1978, claim they have not received their pension payments despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N134.7 billion for military veteran pensions in 2020….
The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused of alleged mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. According to the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was recovered,” from the NAHCON chairman and…
Four-time winners Nottingham Forest have been drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match at the City Ground is one of two all-Premier League ties with West Ham United also facing top-flight opposition in the shape of Bournemouth. There are four ties which will see teams from the…
Renowned Austrian billionaire and socialite, Richard Lugner, passed away on Monday at his villa in Vienna, weeks after marrying his sixth wife, Simone. The 91-year-old construction tycoon had been dealing with various health issues prior to his death. Lugner, affectionately known as “Mr. Concrete,” was celebrated for his extravagant lifestyle, multiple marriages, and high-profile companions….
The Anambra State Government has taken a proactive step to enhance security within the state by releasing dedicated emergency contact numbers for reporting kidnappers and other criminal activities in the State. This is coming amid the rising concerns over the recent surge of insecurity, especially kidnapping and other violent crimes, in the state. According to…
Wayne Rooney secured his first win as Plymouth Argyle head coach as his side beat Cheltenham Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup first round at Home Park. Argyle had the better share of the first-half chances as Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka went close, while Ethon Archer hit the Plymouth post with a low drive…
European champions Real Madrid defeated Europa League winners Atalanta 2-0 to lift the UEFA Super Cup. The victory marked a perfect start to the season for Los Blancos, with new signing Kylian Mbappé making a dream debut. The match got off to a cautious start, with both teams feeling each other out in the early…
The One Youth Two Skills initiative of the Anambra State government has been described as a visionary and impactful program that has consistently met its objectives since its inception. This affirmation was made by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Aghamba, during an interaction with newsmen on Tuesday at his office in Awka,…
The House of Representatives Tribunal has nullified the election of Simon Atigwe, the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency. The tribunal declared Dennis Nnamdi Agbo of the Labour Party (LP) the rightful winner of the Igbo Eze North/Udenu Federal constituency rerun election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Atigwe of the Peoples…
