Author: Rashaad Harris

The One Nation Asiwaju/Shettima Support Group, a political pressure group, has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on the reconstruction of Nigeria’s economic and socio-political institutions. During a Victory Celebration and Contributory Agenda Setting event for the Tinubu administration in Abuja, the Director-General of the group, Alhaji Muhammadu Dagaci, emphasized the importance of addressing the country’s challenges by implementing good governance practices. The group also advised Tinubu to prioritize the economic empowerment of the middle class, uphold the constitution and rule of law, and promote proper education for citizens in line with the spirit of the constitution.Dagaci said: “Mr…

Dr Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, emphasized the importance of adopting healthy living practices, including good nutrition, maintaining a clean environment, acquiring essential life skills, and upholding strong morals, as a means to enhance longevity and combat diseases. During a media chat to promote her initiative called ‘Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Campaign’ in Awka, she encouraged people to reduce their consumption of processed and chemicalized foods, while promoting the adoption of backyard farming for the cultivation and consumption of natural foods.She said: “I started championing ‘Healthy living with Nonye Soludo’ 10 years ago. I give…

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has revealed that her father was unimpressed with her choice of celebration against Australia in the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup.Recall that the Barcelona star pulled off her jersey and ran to the sideline to celebrate her goal with her teammates after scoring a goal to extend Nigeria’s lead to 3-1 against Australia on Thursday. Her celebration has since generated debate among football fans in and around the country. While many see no issue with her celebration, others frowned at it.The Barcelona Femeni forward’s father is among the latter, according to the footballer. “My dad…

According to Dr Adebobola Bashorun, the National Coordinator of National Coordinator of National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), around 19 million Nigerians are currently affected by hepatitis. He made this statement during a briefing in Abuja, organized by the Federal Ministry of Health to mark World Hepatitis Day with the theme “One life, one liver.” Dr Bashorun also mentioned that only 60 percent of Nigerians are aware of hepatitis, and less than 50 percent know their hepatitis status.He said: “That is why we are trying to create awareness and demand for testing. So, apart from getting information about hepatitis,…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has summoned meetings of its National Caucus and the long-awaited National Executive Committee on August 2 and 3 respectively. 

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has heaped plaudits on his players following the team’s impressive performance against Australia on Thursday.Waldrum’s side recorded their first win at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, edging out co-hosts Australia 3-2 at the Lang Park, Brisbane. The Super Falcons went behind late in the first half before rallying to win the contest.The American declared that the Falcons can beat anybody if they continue to play together as seen vs Australia. “The mentality of the team is incredible. It would have been easy to give up before halftime after they scored, but they responded…

On Thursday, Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, pledged to address the state’s economic and security challenges by implementing cost-cutting measures and abandoning extravagant lifestyles. In a bid to cope with the emergency situation, he directed newly inaugurated commissioners to utilize their existing vehicles as official cars. Additionally, the governor established a Trust Fund to provide support to the underprivileged and vulnerable individuals in the state, aiming to mitigate the impact of the oil subsidy removal. He further committed to donating half of his salary to contribute to the fund.He said: “We count on you to bring your…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian youths to equip themselves with digital skills and other essential capabilities to thrive in the 21st century. He emphasized the significance of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has become a crucial aspect of the technology world. Speaking at a video editing training organized by the Youth Development Centre, a division of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), in collaboration with EditSpace Africa, Obasanjo addressed participants in Abeokuta, Ogun State.He also predicted that in the next two or three decades, a considerable number of office spaces might be converted into hotels or alternative facilities…

The World Bank Group has advised Nigeria to lower its government borrowing from the Central Bank as a measure to alleviate inflationary pressure on the economy. Alex Sienaert, the World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, made this recommendation during an economic review session at the Lagos Business School on Thursday.While praising the government for its recent economic reforms, Sienaert emphasized the need to sustain these reforms to facilitate economic recovery from current shocks and achieve significant growth in the coming times.He said: “The whole agenda of tackling inflation is obviously a huge one. Some ideas include reducing subsidised CBN lending…

Yesterday, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, called upon President Bola Tinubu to mobilize military forces across Africa to put an end to the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum of the Niger Republic. The monarch, through his media aide Alli Ibraheem, urged President Tinubu to leverage his position as ECOWAS Chairman to intervene and restore democracy in Niger. Highlighting the significance of bolstering democracy in Africa and preventing military interference, Oluwo stressed the need for harmonization among African military forces to ensure the failure of the coup attempt. He specifically implored President Ahmed Tinubu, in his capacity as the…