Author: Olakunle Oke
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President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 budget, aptly named “Renewed Hope,” into law, injecting a vital N100 billion into the school feeding program. This significant allocation aims to tackle both hunger and education challenges, encouraging school attendance and potentially reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Tinubu highlighted the strategic shift in the […]
Serie A giants AC Milan are set to ENTER TALKS with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in an attempt to DELAY the release of winger Samuel Chukwueze for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON). With Nigeria due to BEGIN AfCON preparations in Abu Dhabi on January 1, 2024, Milan are eager to retain Chukwueze […]
Tragedy struck Nollywood as flames engulfed the residence of beloved actress Bidemi Kosoko. The news was shared by her sister, Sola Kosoko, in a heartbreaking post on Instagram. With heavy hearts, Sola revealed that the fire occurred while the family was gathered at their father, veteran actor Jide Kosoko’s residence. While details remain scarce, the […]
A fiery scene of tragedy unfolded in central Liberia, where a tanker truck carrying gasoline crashed and exploded, claiming the lives of over 40 people, a grim estimate that continues to rise. The tanker tipped into a ditch near Totota, a town roughly 130 kilometers from the capital Monrovia, leaving behind a trail of devastation […]
Nigeria’s consumers, stung by the sharp bite of inflation, are turning to banks with record frequency, sending loan demand to its highest level in nearly four years. Official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a dramatic surge in borrowing, fueled by shrinking incomes and the struggle to make ends meet. Consumer credit […]
Outraged by the Christmas Eve massacre in Plateau State, the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the killings. Over 150 lives were lost as assailants stormed communities, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. In a strongly worded statement signed by their Chairman, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the […]
A pall of grief has descended upon Ondo State following the sudden passing of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday. To honor his legacy and contributions, the newly sworn-in Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning period throughout the state. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast on […]
The footballing world breathed a collective sigh of relief today as Luton Town announced their captain, Tom Lockyer, has been discharged from hospital following his on-field cardiac arrest during Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth. The shocking incident, which saw Lockyer collapse midway through the second half, forced the abandonment of the game and sent […]
In a move heralding a potential new era for Nigerian energy, the Federal Government has proudly confirmed the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining and Petrochemical Company, marking a milestone in the country’s quest for domestic fuel production. This long-awaited news brings to an end months of anticipation, following previous assurances from the […]
In a twist that would set the footballing world buzzing, Manchester United’s Raphael Varane could be on the verge of a SHOCKING return to his former stomping ground, Real Madrid. Just over two years after his departure from the Bernabéu, the French center-back emerges as a potential solution to Los Blancos’ deepening DEFENSIVE CRISIS. Madrid’s […]
