PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship, under which people born in the United States are considered citizens. The move would strip rights from those born in the country to undocumented parents, despite the protection being enshrined in the constitution. In a wide-ranging interview – which also touched on his plans for January…
By Bashir Bello Parents of pupils at Sabon Layi Primary School in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State have expressed their concerns over the poor state of the school’s infrastructure. Lateefatu Jibrin, a mother of four children at the school, shared her frustration during a media tour, revealing that the pupils are forced to…
Nigerian superstar Davido gears up for a strong end to 2024 by releasing a new party-starting single. On ‘Funds’, Davido fuses Afrobeats and Highlife elements to craft a song where he promises a love that comes with a good time. Combining the English and Pidgin, Davido sings about a damsel that has held him spellbound…
Premier League official David Coote was sacked on Monday after referee chiefs described his position as “untenable” over a video making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Coote, 42, was suspended last month after the video emerged on social media in which he branded Klopp “arrogant” and used offensive language. “Following the conclusion…
In a fast-paced society like Nigeria, where hustle and survival often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook certain health concerns. Also, because of ‘Tinubunomics’, it has become commonplace among Nigerians to overlook health concerns that they would otherwise have taken seriously in a better economic situation. For whatever reason, there are health conditions that…
By Juliet Umeh The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a significant reduction in examination malpractice rates, dropping from 4.16% last year to 0.8% this year, following the implementation of innovative technologies. Speaking on Monday during a media engagement, the Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, attributed this achievement to the adoption of…
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to visit Nigeria on December 10 for a three-day official trip, which will conclude on December 12, 2024. The planned visit was made known in a press release issued by the German Embassy in Abuja on Monday. Steinmeier, during his visit, will hold discussions with several key Nigerian figures,…
By: John Menzies Barcelona have started their search for Robert Lewandowski’s successor, with it being expected that the Polish veteran will soon be phased out of the starting line-up from next season onwards. Next summer would present the first opportunity for someone to be signed, and a keen target is Jonathan David. David would be…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over a provision in the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill 2024 that proposes phasing out the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) by 2030. The union warned that such a move would cripple public tertiary institutions and make education unaffordable for many Nigerians. ASUU National President, Prof….
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been described as a transparent administrator with nothing to hide from public scrutiny. This statement comes as the state government announced the recovery of N53 million in retirement benefits that would have been paid in excess due to proper financial scrutiny. At the presentation of…
