Textile workers offer to partner Kaduna govt to revive ailing industry
The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria has expressed its willingness to partner with the governor Uba Sani-led administration in Kaduna in reviving the moribund textile industries in the state. The President of the Textile Workers Union, Comrade John Adaji, who stated this in Kaduna on Monday while congratulating the governor, […]
Fight against insecurity, NSCDC urges Nigerians
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has called on Nigerians to join in the fight against insecurity to help sustain and promote democracy in the country. NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, made the call on Monday in Abuja in commemoration of the nation’s Democracy Day. Audi said that it was imperative for citizens to […]
Arise TV interview: Sirika lied about Air Peace, says COO
The Chief Operating Officer, Air Peace, Toyin Olajide, has stated that the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, lied about some of the claims he made on Air Peace during his Sunday interview on Arise Television. The ex-minister, while praising Ethiopian Airline, stated that Air Peace leased ‘two’ Boeing 777 aircraft on a monthly lease […]
French Open winner Djokovic back as world number one
Novak Djokovic, fresh from notching up a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, moved back to the top of the ATP rankings released Monday, while Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100. It was a 388th week as the world’s number one for the 36-year-old Djokovic, who jumped two places in the standings after his […]
June 12: Nigeria’s democracy maturing, says CDD
A political think tank under the aegis of Campaign for Democracy and Development on Monday joined Nigerians in commemorating what it described as the progress and resilience of the nation’s democracy. According to the organization, the 2023 election cycle was proof that Nigeria’s democracy was maturing. The CDD said the June 12 celebration provided an […]
Toppmoeller named Eintracht Frankfurt manager
Dino Topmoeller has been named as the new manager of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt until 2026, the club announced Monday. Topmoeller had recently been employed as Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant coach at Bayern Munich and was previously in the same role at RB Leipzig. During a playing career that took him to several clubs including Manchester […]
ASURI writes FG, wants dissolution of NACETEM board
The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions has called for the immediate dissolution of the governing board of the National Centre for Technology Management over what the union tagged “misuse of power” by the board. The academic union also commended the Federal Government for “following due process” in the appointment of the new […]
June 12: Group praises MKO Abiola, Buratai’s contribution to democracy
A political support group of President Bola Tinubu on Monday hailed the contributions of late Chief MKO Abiola, and former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for upholding the country’s unity. The group under the aegis of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Vanguard noted that while the late politician and businessman should be remembered for championing the […]
Cook-a-Thon: Ekiti First Lady celebrates Chef Dammy
Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has taken to social media to celebrate Chef Dammy’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the longest cooking category with a 120 hours target. Chef Dammy shocked many when news broke about her attempt to break Chef Hilda Baci’s unofficial 100-hour record in this category. The […]
Elections: Those who can’t accept defeat don’t deserve joy of victory — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, said that those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory when it is their turn to triumph. Tinubu said this in his address to Nigerians while commemorating this year’s Democracy Day. The Independent National Electoral Commission had announced and […]