Integrity test on ASUU preferred payment platform to last eight weeks-Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said on Tuesday integrity test on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) preferred payment platform, University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) would be completed between six and eight weeks.
The union embarked on an indefinite strike in March over the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and presented the UTAS...
NAF dismisses reports on crashed UN helicopter in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday described as fake news reports on the crash of a United Nations helicopter in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Reports had said the military helicopter crashed on Monday night in Banki after it was shot down by Boko Haram fighters.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, who reacted to the claim in a statement,...
Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi Linked With Shock Move To Barcelona
Laliga giants Barcelona are reportedly lining up a surprise move for Shkodran Mustafi who can leave Arsenal on a free next summer.
According to Diario Sport – via talkSPORT, Barcelona is looking for defensive cover and see Mustafi as a cheap short-term solution.
The Catalans currently only have Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, and Ronald Araujo to choose from in defence, and...
Nigeria needs 19 million new jobs yearly, says Salami
The Chairman of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Prof. Doyin Salami, has said Nigeria needs to create 19 million jobs yearly to solve the unemployment problem in the country.
Salami spoke on Tuesday at a webinar on privatization organized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange, in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council.
He said, “Right now,...
2023: Buhari never told me I will succeed him -Tunde Bakare
Pastor Tunde Bakare, former vice presidential candidate and serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has dispelled reports credited to him that he President Muhammadu Buhari as president in 2023.
Speaking exclusively with Daily Independent, Bakare, who was a running mate to President Buhari in the 2011 presidential election on the platform of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC),...
Nigerian leaders should see young people as assets, says Mohammed
It is important for Nigeria’s leaders to see young people as assets or else they will not eventually have a peaceful retirement.
The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, gave the advice on Tuesday when she visited the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), as part of her tour of some West African States. including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Chad, and...
$30B funds import outlay present energy security challenges
Industry stakeholders, yesterday, expressed concerns over the state of Nigeria’s petroleum downstream and of other African countries in the face of emerging global issues.
With over $30 billion yearly import of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria alone, the stakeholders insisted that environmental and health challenges of imported petroleum products, closure of refineries across the world, logistic challenges, import of...
Pastor Adeboye Shares Testimony Of How God Helped Him And His Poor Uncle To Feed In 1956
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has shared an interesting testimony of how God miraculously helped him and his poor uncle in 1956 when they were hungry and had nothing to eat.
He shared the testimony on his Instagram page. It reads;
"Years ago, I think it was in 1956, I was living with my...
Actress Chelsea Eze Celebrates Her 35th Birthday With Sultry Photos
Nollywood actress Chelsea Eze has fed her fans with a risqué picture to mark her 35th Birthday, Igbere TV reports.
A graduate of English and linguistics from the University of Maiduguri, Chelsea posted the picture on Sunday on Instagram.
She captioned her post saying, “+1.”
In another post she wrote, “+1 I have a story to share late.”
Her colleagues including Bimbo Ademoye,...
Rapper, Davolee welcomes a baby girl
Star Nigeria Hip-hop Artiste, Shokoya Oluwasegunfunmi popularly referred to as Davolee has welcome a bouncing daughter into his family.
The Ex – YBNL Act and Festival Bar Crooner made this achievement known during a post on his official Instagram handle.
He noted that the new baby is further blessings and means of happiness in his life.
See photos below…
More Traditional Wedding Photos Of Actor Williams Uchemba and his wife, Brunella
Actor Williams Uchemba had his traditional wedding today, November 15.
The ceremony held in Alor, Anambra state, his wife’s hometown.
Williams’ wife is Brunella Oscar. She’s a physician at Hill York Medical.
See photos below….
Emmanuella: “Why I built a house for my mother”
10-year-old comedienne Emmanuella Samuel, has revealed why she built a plush home for her mother.
Social media went agog last week Saturday, after the young girl revealed the massive gift, as she used the medium to thank her mom for her encouragement and support.
As people praised her, some pointed out that she could have equally gotten her dad a similar...
B-Red reveals his Twitter Account has been hacked
Singer, B-red has reacted to a tweet from his account telling fans to tweet that Davido is better than Wizkid in exchange for money.
Earlier yesterday, in a now-deleted tweet, B-Red supposedly tweeted from his account stating that he was willing to offer cash to anyone who would tweet that Davido is better than Wizkid. “What bill do you need help...
Erica looking pretty and gorgeous in these new photos
One of the 2020 BBNaija housemates, Erica has blessed her fans with these new gorgeous and beautiful photos.
The reality star wore a white outfit that her beloved fans can use for their Dps, wallpapers, and others.
Don’t forget Erica is the 2nd housemate to be evicted on the BBNaija Reality show.
See photos below….
All you need to know about Femi Otedola’s Son, Fewa
Fewa Otedola is the only son and last child of oil industry magnate, Femi Otedola. Birthed on the 2nd of June 2001 by Nana Otedola, his mother.
Fewa has a condition known as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This is a permanent condition that is diagnosed early in childhood.
It affects how a person communicates, relates to others, speaks, and processes information.
Fewa’s immediate older...
Nigeria, 69 other countries get $99b IMF cash
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday released its updated economic funding support totaling $99 billion to 70 emerging and developing economies to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an emailed report, the IMF said it advanced $29 billion under the Rapid Credit Facility and Rapid Financing instrument to Nigeria and other beneficiary countries.
Nigeria got $3.4 billion of the $29 billion to enable it...
Man who trekked for Buhari’s victory gets a car, N20m after five years
Mr Dahiru Buba, the man who trekked from Gombe to Abuja in celebration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in 2015, has received support from the Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya.
He was reported to have developed limb complications from the solidarity walk he undertook to celebrate the first term victory of the President and called on the government and others...
Regina Daniels denies reports of Ned Nwoko proposing to 7th wife
Regina Daniels has denied reports that her husband Ned Nwoko proposed to a lady prospecting to be his 7th wife.
Earlier reports had claimed that the UK-based lady identified simply as “Sara” and “Sar8al” on Instagram
is currently in Nigeria and it was even reported that Regina Daniels is in full support of
the proposed union as she reportedly shared photos and...
Megan Thee Stallion declares Tory Lanez offered her money for her to keep silent
US rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed more details surrounding the alleged shooting involving herself and former friend Tory Lanez.
According to the rapper, she and her now ex-best friend KelseyNicole were offered money by Tory to remind silence about the night she was shot.
In a new interview with GQ, Megan recalling the events of what happened back in August,
speaks...
Emmanuella: “Why I built a house for my mother”
10-year-old comedienne Emmanuella Samuel has revealed why she built a plush home for her mother.
Social media went agog last week Saturday, after the young girl revealed the massive gift, as she used the medium to thank her mom for her encouragement and support.
As people praised her, some pointed out that she could have equally gotten her dad a similar...




















