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Amavubi of Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler has announced plans to quit coaching when his contract expires in November. The German took charge of the Amavubi in November 2023. There are no talks of extending his stay yet, leaving his future on Amavubi touchline up in the air. “After my contract ends in November, I’ll be heading into retirement,” Spittler jokingly said at a press conference after his side’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria on Tuesday. The Amavubi have improved significantly since he took charge of the team. The East Africans currently top their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group ahead…
NCAIR has launched ₦100 Million AI Fund Supported by Google to empower local startups.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), with support from Google, today announced the launch of the AI Fund, a ₦100 million initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop innovative solutions. This initiative follows a series of strategic programs by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, aimed at harnessing the potential of AI to drive development, innovation, and well-being in Nigeria.Earlier this year, the Ministry held the Artificial Intelligence Strategy Workshop in…
Former VP Atiku has blasted President Tinubu over his oppressive control. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration and security agencies to redirect their intimidation towards the perpetrators of violence. The former Vice President, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, also alleged that the level of oppressive control imposed by Tinubu’s administration now surpasses even the harshest days of military dictatorship. Recall that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, was arrested by the Department of State Services on Monday morning at Abuja’s…
Mr Tai Balofin, described as a “political impostor” and alleged mole of the PDP within APC, has been discredited for his moves to make claim of the Chairman of APC USA. Prof. Adesegun Labinjo the authentic Chairman recently led a delegation of five in Abuja to meet with National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, solidifying his leadership. A disclaimer has been issued against Tai Balofin, who falsely claimed to be the Chairman of the APC USA Chapter on NTA News 24 as monitored by our correspondence. The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat and USA Chapter have reaffirmed Prof.…
Federal High Court has launched a portal for online affidavit applications. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal High Court (FHC) in Lagos has embraced the digital world by inaugurating an online platform that enables the public to obtain affidavits directly from the court. This initiative, spearheaded by FHC Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, aligns the court with contemporary digital best practices on a global scale. During a Friday visit to the Lagos division of the court, the court’s Deputy Chief Registrar, Godwin Long, facilitated a tour of the newly established ICT department, which Agwu Charles oversees.Agwu provided an explanation of how the general public…
The Senior Prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry through their Mercyland Television debunked the allegations published by Punch News and Vanguard News online platforms as being false. Punch online news over the weekend reported that, “the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a sinister plot by a faith-based organization, Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto to allegedly deceive unsuspecting Nigerians with fake miracle water and soap” and that, ”NAFDAC issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the activities of the faith-based organization for using the agency’s name to deceive the public”. The…
Bandits have stormed Kaduna Hospital and kidnapped nurses. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a yet-to-be-ascertained number of nurses have been taken hostage by bandits who stormed a Primary Health Care Center in Kaduna State recently. Reports obtained by NewsOnline Nigeria on Monday revealed that the incident happened in Layin Dan Auta village, within the Kuyello Ward of the Birnin Gwari Area of the state. The assailants were said to have initially targeted a primary school in Kuyello, located on the town’s periphery. However, when they were unable to find any students to abduct, they allegedly proceeded to the adjacent hospital, where they seized the nurses who…
Labour Party has demoted Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the faction of the Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure as its National Chairman, has withdrawn an automatic ticket for Peter Obi as the party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The faction also ruled out an automatic ticket for the current Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on the party’s platform. The developments were announced during a press briefing on Monday by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC has now announced that these nominations will be open to all candidates.Details later…
Soldiers have sacked the entire Okuama Community in a fresh invasion. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that tension gripped the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, as armed soldiers reportedly invaded the town early Monday morning, causing panic and chaos among residents. This Nigeria news platform understands that the military operation involved numerous soldiers and gunboats, with reports of indiscriminate shooting, according to a community member who spoke to Vanguard under the condition of anonymity. The operation follows the controversial arrest of several community leaders in Okuama weeks prior, which had already heightened tensions in the area.According to the source,…
The Senate has postponed the public hearing for the alleged sabotage in the petroleum industry in tackling the lingering crisis in the sector. The Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the crisis, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele made this known in a statement on Sunday. Recall that the Senate had invited some key stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to appear before the committee at a public hearing scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2024. The stakeholders include the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, officials of the Nigerian National…