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Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his team will bounce back after suffering four straight defeats, marking the first time in his managerial career that such a run has occurred. City’s latest setback came in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, following previous defeats to Bournemouth in the Premier League, Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has initiated the auction process for the landed properties and chattels of Heritage Bank, as part of efforts to ensure the timely distribution of liquidation dividends to uninsured depositors of the failed bank. This action, as stated by NDIC spokesperson Bashir Nubu, is in line with the Corporation’s legal … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their withdrawals during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying their conditions “don’t look good.” Rice, who had been playing with a broken toe, was substituted in the 71st minute, while Saka, after receiving treatment for a leg issue, … Read more
Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Sunday after they defied a temporary ban on public protests in the city. Hundreds gathered in Dam Square, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposing the protest restrictions. The ban, imposed by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, followed violent incidents targeting Israeli football fans … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s ruling council less than six months after assuming office. An executive order, signed by eight out of nine council members, announced businessman and former Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as Conille’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has opened up about her decision to marry well-known movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz. During an appearance on Nollywood on Radio, Aigbe shared that having a partner in the entertainment industry played a crucial role in her choice. “One reason I married him is because … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to initiate an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024. This directive follows the NLC’s resolutions from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting over the weekend. “The NEC expresses deep frustration over the persistent delays and … Read more
Popular singer Peter Okoye, known as Mr. P, has responded to accusations from his twin brother and former bandmate, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), alleging he stole a song. Recently, Rudeboy claimed that he had written and recorded a song titled “Winning,” intended for release with his upcoming album. However, he was surprised to discover that Mr. … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and rain across the country from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Monday with localised visibility of 2 km to 5km in the northern region during the forecast hours. In the North Central region, slight dust … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, says he’s not too young to be a state governor. The speaker made this statement on Sunday at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade in Agege LGA of Lagos State. The event was organised by Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) in Agege to celebrate the … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has charged Nigerian judges to clean up their reputations, saying they are being pushed left and right. This is as he expressed his sympathies to them for having to work in what he termed a dysfunctional society. Sanusi stated this during an event organised by the Movement for … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, has call on the Federal Government to initiate more mitigating measures to ameliorate effects of subsidy removal. Musa made the call in a statement on Sunday to clarify his support for subsidy removal and commitment to addressing citizens’ concerns. He said the mitigating measures that should be … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has vowed to demolish all shanties that pose security threats to the residents of the territory. Wike made the declaration on Sunday evening in Abuja, when he inspected demolished shanties called Ruga, at Wuye, behind Finance Quarters, harbouring more than 10,000 illegal occupants. EKO … Read more
Roma have dismissed head coach Ivan Juric following Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Bologna, marking the search for their third manager this season. Juric, 49, took over in September, succeeding Daniele de Rossi, who held the role for just eight months after Jose Mourinho’s departure. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen played a key role in Galatasaray’s crucial 3-2 home victory over Samsunspor, extending their lead at the top of the league to five points. Osimhen set the tone early, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a powerful header into the right post, igniting the crowd at Galatasaray Stadium. … Read more
Bitcoin is nearing the $80,000 mark for the first time, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s positive stance on digital assets and a pro-crypto Congress. The cryptocurrency surged by 4.3% to an unprecedented $79,771 on Sunday, holding close to $79,000 by 2:05 p.m. in Singapore. Smaller cryptocurrencies like Cardano and Dogecoin also saw gains. On the … Read more
Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Sokoto on his first operational visit to the 8th Division’s Area of Responsibility. During his visit to the North-Western state, Oluyede is set to meet with the Sultan of Sokoto and other key stakeholders in the region. He will also address troops involved … Read more