Author: Good Evening Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in New York, said he fought for democracy, was detained for democracy and as President he is determined to prove that democracy can provide the development that Nigeria and the African continent urgently demand. President Tinubu also asserted that African nations will no longer accept a situation in which human rights advocacy is used by wealthy and powerful nations to stop developing economies from dealing decisively with malign actors who illicitly siphon and smuggle out the continent’s vast mineral resources while smuggling in western-made weapons, which enrich the wealthiest economies in the world at the…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria find themselves placed in Pot 2 as preparations intensify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, scheduled to be held in Cote d’Ivoire. This categorization implies that Nigeria may encounter formidable opponents such as Morocco, Senegal, or Egypt when the tournament commences next year. In the latest FIFA rankings unveiled today, Nigeria secured the 6th spot on the African continent and is globally positioned at 40th. The groupings for the draw are structured into four pots, each consisting of six teams, based on FIFA rankings. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire,…

A series of viral videos depicting the exhumation of the late Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has ignited a wave of speculation and concern among netizens. In these videos, a pool of blood is visible around the area where the late songwriter’s head was positioned in the coffin. Witnesses present at the scene appear visibly shocked and distraught, expressing their belief that Mohbad may have been buried while still alive. They point to the absence of any foul odor near the grave as a factor reinforcing their conviction that foul play may be involved. However, the interpretation of…

A research farm in Lower Bavaria began harvesting peanuts this week that were planted over the summer as part of an effort to study climate change. It is an effort to study climate change by Bavaria’s State Institute for Agriculture (LfL). The peanut farming project was launched in response to increasing weather extremes, even in relatively temperate southern Germany. Heat and prolonged drought are seen as looming challenges for agriculture in Bavaria. The state-funded institute is experimenting with growing drought-resistant plants in Bavaria, including peanuts as well as sesame, mung and black-eyed peas. Because of climate change, farmers in Bavaria…

Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former head of state, says Nigeria will surmount its current challenges and emerge stronger in the comity of nations. He stated this at the public presentation of the book “the making of modern Nigeria: From pre-colonial era till date”, published by the sun publishing limited in Abuja on Thursday. Abdusalami, who was the chairman of the occasion, said that although the country had been through a lot, the future was bright. “A few days from today, our country will be celebrating its 63rd independence anniversary. It has been 63 years of continuous efforts at making…

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp (FOXA.O) and News Corp (NWSA.O), ending a more than seven-decade career during which he created a media empire spanning from Australia to the United States. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as the chair and CEO of Fox, the companies said on Thursday. The transition solidifies Lachlan’s role as the leader of the media empire, putting to rest questions of succession within the Murdoch family. In a memo to staff Thursday, Murdoch wrote: “Our companies are in robust health, as am…

In a bid to mend fences and heal the political rift between them, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has publicly appealed to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for forgiveness. Shaibu, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists currently ongoing in his Benin City residence on Thursday, asked Governor Obaseki to forgive and forget. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had reported that the Deputy Governor was denied access to his former office at the Government House in Benin, on Monday morning. The development followed the recent tussle between Shaibu and Gov Obaseki. READ ALSO: ‘Seyi Tinubu didn’t donate N15m…

Controversy has arisen over the reported donation of N15 million to the son of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. On Thursday, Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant on Social Media to President Bola Tinubu, posted a photo of a donation receipt allegedly made by Seyi Tinubu, the first son of President Bola Tinubu, to Mohbad’s son. The caption read, “The figurative apple that did not fall far from the tree #RIPIMOLE. Thank you ST.” However, the post was later removed without explanation. Following the removal of the post, social media influencer Japhet Omojuwa took to Twitter…

Morocco has unveiled a programme of an estimated 120 billion dirhams (11.6 billion U.S. dollars) to rebuild areas in the country affected by earthquake that killed 3,000 people earlier this month. The 6.8-magnitude quake hit several areas in Morocco on Sept. 8 and also left some 50,000 houses completely or partially collapsed, according to official figures. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting that focused on a programme to rebuild and rehabilitate the regions damaged by the quake, the royal court said in a statement. READ ALSO: CBN Postpones 293rd Monetary Policy Committee Meeting An estimated overall budget of 120…

The Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with health officials, has commenced the process of exhuming the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was interred in the Ikorodu area of Lagos the following day. His untimely demise prompted outrage from his fans, who took to the streets in Lagos, Ogun States, and other parts of the country, demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death. Following his demise, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun issued an order for a forensic investigation to ascertain…

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened two pips to 7.1730 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day. The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day. (Xinhua/NAN) READ ALSO: LG Election: Borno APC commence sales of forms

The Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr Ubokutom Nyah (left) during a tour of Abuja light rail stations and tracks in Abuja. The Transport Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of Abuja of adequate security when the Abuja Light Rail begins operations. The Secretary of the secretariat, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, gave the assurance on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the metro rail line project in Abuja. READ ALSO: LG Election: Borno APC commence sales of forms The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd. (CCECC) handling the rehabilitation project, had during a…

The State House Management and Staff have celebrated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 63rd birthday anniversary. A statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said this on Thursday in Abuja. He said members of staff of the State House celebrated her as a compassionate and responsive mother to both her children and the entire nation. Ngelale said the First Lady’s remarkable qualities extended beyond her role as the Chief Supporter and Confidant of Nigeria’s number one citizen. The spokesman described as a consummate leader, teacher, humanitarian, and a…

India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens, the country’s visa service provider, BLS International, said on Thursday on its website. The company cited a notice from the Indian mission. The announcement came amid a diplomatic tussle between the two countries, where Ottawa accused New Delhi of involvement in the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada. READ ALSO: Cancer, suicide among top causes of death in S. Korea

Cancer remained South Korea’s top cause of death in 2022, the country’s statistical office showed on Thursday. A total of 162.7 deaths rate per 100,000 people were recorded in 2022, up from 161.1 deaths in the previous year of people who died of cancer, according to Statistics Korea. Cancer has continued to rank first in the country since relevant data collation began in the country in 1983. Lung cancer was the the highest with 36.3 deaths per 100,000 people, followed by liver cancer at 19.9, colorectal cancer at 17.9, pancreatic cancer at 14.3, and gastric cancer at 13.9. Statistics Korea…

The Federal Government of Nigeria paid paid N169.4 billion as subsidy in August to keep the pump price at N620 per litre, a document by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) had shown. The development comes, despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s repeated assurances that fuel subsidies had been eliminated, In the previous weeks, there have been growing concerns, fueled by reports, that the sustained price stability, even amid deteriorating exchange rates and international crude prices exceeding $95 per barrel, suggests the return of fuel subsidies. With the international oil benchmark Brent crude selling at $95 per barrel and even reports…

The family of Philip Paxson, a U.S. man who tragically drowned in September 2022 after driving off a collapsed bridge in Hickory, North Carolina, is filing a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the tech giant’s failure to update its maps played a role in his death. Philip Paxson’s family are suing the company over his death, alleging that Google negligently failed to show the bridge had fallen nine years earlier. A spokesperson for Google said the company was reviewing the allegations. The case was filed in civil court in Wake County on Tuesday. Mr Paxson, a father of two, was…

President Bola Tinubu is set to unveil wage awards next week as a measure to mitigate the impact of the petrol subsidy removal on workers. The move follows persistent appeals from the labor movement, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), for wage awards to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal before the negotiation of a new minimum wage next year. Comrade Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed this development during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program on Tuesday night. TUC had given the federal government a…

A multinational technology company, Google on Wednesday announced new updates to Bard, its experimental, conversational, Artificial Intelligence (AI) chat service. Google’s Communication and Public Relations Manager, West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said in a statement that the company was rolling out “a most capable model of the Bard.” He said that this updated model integrated with Google apps and services for more helpful responses. Bard, which was unveiled on February 6, 2023 by Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is meant to function similarly to ChatGPT. READ ALSO: Google Announces ‘AI first Accelerator Program’ for African Startups However, the biggest difference…

The Ondo House of Assembly has taken the step of serving an impeachment notice to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the state’s deputy governor, citing allegations of gross misconduct. The impeachment notice comes following an emergency plenary session on Wednesday, held in Akure, the state capital. The allegations against the deputy governor involve his purported approval of funds amounting to millions of naira for the acquisition of a bulletproof SUV for his personal use. It also noted that Aiyedatiwa allegedly asked that the money be sourced from the state palliative fund and gave the approval while Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was recuperating in Germany.…