Entertainment News*Jon Landau, the renowned Oscar-winning producer famous for his collaborations with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has passed away at the age of 63. Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman announced Landau’s death, praising his visionary talent and passion that brought unforgettable stories to the big […]
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On Sports,Uruguay Defeats Brazil To Advance To Semi-Final
On Sports*Uruguay has advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa America after defeating Brazil on penalties in a tense quarter-final match. The game ended goalless after regular time and Uruguay prevailed 4-2 in the shootout. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 74th minute when Nahitan Nandez was sent […]
Confederation of Sahel States To Establish Joint Military Force , Promote Indigenous Languages
Military leaders from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have forged a new path as they signed a treaty establishing a confederation during their inaugural summit in Niamey. This move marks a significant step towards deeper integration among these nations, collectively forming the “Confederation of Sahel States” (AES), encompassing a population […]
Former Minister, Sadiya Umar- Farouq Ordered To Account For 729 Billion Naira Spent In Six Months
The Federal High Court In Lagos has ordered former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, to account for the payment of 729 billion Naira to 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months in 2021. Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu’s judgment mandates the former minister to provide details of the beneficiaries, the […]
Gov Mbah bags NEAPS Infrastructural Development Award
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been honored with the Distinguished Award for Infrastructure at the Nigeria Excellence in Public Service Awards (NEAPS).The award recognizes his significant contributions to road infrastructural development in the state. The ceremony took place at the Aso Presidential Villa in Abuja, where Vice President […]
85 Indigent Students in Anambra Get School Fees Relief From International Donors
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, in collaboration with the Help For All (HIFA) Initiative from Austria, has provided scholarships totaling over 10 million Naira to 85 indigent students in Anambra State. The scholarship, presented at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, covers tuition fees […]
NANS Calls For Tight Security Within University Campuses, Condemns Killing Of Ogun Student
NANS Calls For Tight Security Within University Campuses, Condemns Killing Of Ogun Student The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ogun Joint Campus Committee (JCC), has called for strict security measures on campuses, following the killing of a 400-level student of the Institution, Ayinla Fabiyi. Fabiyi, a student of the […]
FG to design 70% of Nigerian roads on concrete — Umahi
FG to design 70% of Nigerian roads on concrete — Umahiby Salient Times Online July 6, 2024 The Federal Government has announced that 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespan after construction and commissioning for public use. The Minister of Works, Senator […]
82 million Nigerians may go hungry soon Due To Food Insecurity – UN
82 million Nigerians may go hungry soon Due To Food Insecurity – UN The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to […]
Rivers Govt. Seals Off Site Of Collapsed Building in Rumuodara
Rivers Govt. Seals Off Site Of Collapsed Building in Rumuodara … clears medical bills of survivors Rivers State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has sealed off the site of a two-story building that collapsed on Okporo Road near Rumuodara in the Obio Akpor LGA. The Ministry also said that it […]