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Shell yesterday hosted chief executives of contracting companies in Lagos highlighting the need to sustain safe operations across its businesses in Nigeria. The annual Shell Leadership and Contractor CEO Conference aims to shine a light on “a shared commitment to people, performance and safety.” The theme of this year’s event is “Learn. Adapt. Improve.” Addressing […] The post Shell reinforces…
Nigeria’s unfilled tertiary education spaces are an unsettling paradox. Although many candidates succeed in the annual matriculation examinations, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are unable to fill the vacant admission slots allocated to them by the education authorities. This leaves applicants stranded and delays their academic pursuits. This debacle was laid bare in an […]…
Retired military personnel on Wednesday suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), assured them that the Federal Government would address their demands over pension adjustments and other welfare concerns. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the protesting ex-servicemen and officials of the Ministry of Defence at Ship […] The…
The Senate has expressed concern over Nigeria’s recent failures in international football, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons’ inability to secure a place at the .2027 Women’s World Cup. The Senate Committee on Sports on Wednesday held an emergency meeting with the Chairman of the […] The post Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s…
Cross River State Governor, Sen Bassey Otu, on Wednesday night ordered the release of businessman and social media critic, Denis Odama, who had spent about a week in detention following a complaint filed by some of the governor’s aides. In a statement issued via his verified Facebook page, Otu said he had personally directed the […] The post Gov. Otu bows to pressure, orders release of detained…
Presidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, personal attacks, fake news and ethnic or religious incitement. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abuja under the auspices of the National Peace Committee (NPC, […] The post 2027 Elections:…
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27. Burna […] The post Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs…
Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom, British press reported late Wednesday. In a surprise move, the youngest son of King Charles III, and his wife, Meghan, “plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle […] The post Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK appeared first on TheCitizen - It's all…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday directed the immediate demolition of houses and other structures obstructing designated water channels and green spaces across the capital. The exercise came barely three days after heavy rainfall submerged homes, businesses and vehicles in parts of the FCT, including the highbrow Maitama District. While […] The post FCTA…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the country’s mental health law to decriminalise attempted suicide, moving from prosecution of people in psychological distress to treatment, care and support. Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Coordinating Minister of Health and […] The…
