Otunba T.J Abass To combat rising cases of armed conflicts, climate change, as well as food and nutrition crisis, the European Union said Nigeria and six other Sahel countries would benefit from a fresh 152.05 million Euros aid fund to bring relief to people in need in the region. The EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis management, … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has cast doubts on the possibility of Nigeria meeting the 2030 target set for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Magu said meeting the target would remain a fantasy should leaders allow corruption to flourish. He stated this at a National … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will appeal the Court judgment ordering it to issue a Certificate of Return as Senator-elect to former Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. Okorocha received his certificate of return on Tuesday as the winner of Imo West Senatorial District election held February 23. According to a statement … Read more
South African sprinter, Caster Semenya, might be at the centre of a legal battle with the body in charge of athletics across the globe but it didn’t stop her from claiming the title of Tuesday’s rarely-run 2,000m race in Montreuil in Paris. With her ongoing legal battle with the IAAF over its testosterone rules, the … Read more
The United States women’s team began the defense of the women’s World Cup trophy in ruthless fashion yesterday with a record-setting 13-0 destruction of Thailand. With as many as ten of the goals by the Americans not coming until the second half, USA set a new mark for the biggest winning margin in a women’s … Read more
Premier League side, Chelsea, have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, by Italian club, Torino on a permanent basis. The deal came into being after the Serie A side took up the option to secure his signature in an £8.7million deal, with @ChelseaFC tweeting: “Thanks @Aina2Ola, and good luck for the future!” … Read more
With his sights firmly set on the task of restoring Manchester United to the glory days enjoyed under legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t see breaking the club’s transfer record twice this summer as such a big deal. The Norwegian, who took over in an interim position in December following the sacking … Read more
Over the last 12 months, Barcelona and Argentina superstar, Messi has been named the top-earning athlete in the world, according to Forbes. To achieve the feat, Messi topped an all-football including Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian and PSG star, Neymar Jnr. With $127m earned last year, Messi takes the top spot as Ronaldo pulled … Read more
American musician and producer, DJ Khaled, has reportedly threatened to sue Billboard over the listing of his new album on No. 1 spot. The record label executive and producer’s feud with Billboard has to do with the allegation unfairly disqualifying over 100,000 sales of his new album “Father of Ashad” thereby denying him the No. … Read more
Beyond the lure of fame and fortune, Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan, has shown herself as a loyal party woman. The Oyo State-born actress, entrepreneur, and politician was among guests at the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly in Abuja yesterday. The actress and producer, who kept to the House of Representatives wing, posted a picture … Read more
Days after he was the focus of internet trolls after sharing a photo of himself with a beauty queen, Flavour Nabania on Tuesday shared adorable pictures with his adopted blind son, Semah G. Weifur. Taking to social media, the 35-year-old “Ada” singer who opened a school for the blind in Liberia in honour of Semah, … Read more
As a son who has followed the path of her mother into the limelight, Mayorkun took time to celebrate his actress mother, Toyin Adewale, yesterday. It was the 50th birthday of the Nollywood actress and in celebration of his mum, the “Eleko” singer sent a simple message via Instagram to her conveying his affection. “HAPPY … Read more
Barely a month his twin brother called him on social media for colluding with a show promoter to use his image to boost an Angolan show, Paul Okoye has come out with allegations of his own. This time, however, the calling out by Paul Okoye, a half of defunct Psquare, was not directed at his … Read more
Moroccan lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill that confirms the Berber language’s official status, eight years after it was preliminarily recognised in a new constitution. The new law is designed to cement use of Berber — alongside Arabic — by government administration, local authorities, public services, schools and in cultural life. Berber, or Amazigh, was … Read more
Botswana’s High Court, in a highly-anticipated verdict, on Tuesday ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality, which is outlawed under the country’s 1965 penal code. Judge Michael Elburu “set aside” the “provisions of a Victorian-era” and ordered the laws be amended. In a courtroom packed with activists, the judge emphasised that the current laws oppressed a … Read more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation on Tuesday continued in a losing streak, dropping by N98 billion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market capitalisation which opened at N13.354 trillion shed N98 billion or 0.73 per cent to close at N13.256 trillion. Also, the All Share Index (ASI) dropped 222.36 points, … Read more
Shareholders of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) on Tuesday endorsed the proposed reduction of N54.4 billion from the bank’s share premium account aimed at restructuring its balance sheet for optimal performance. They gave the approval at the bank’s Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in Lagos. The bank’s Chairman, Cyril Odu, said the company’s financial position, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Senator Ahmed Lawan and Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila on their victories as President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively. Governor Sanwo-Olu described Lawan’s and Gbajabiamila’s victories as results of focus, hard work, resilience and team spirit, saying that the keenly contested elections in … Read more
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has annulled mid-term break for public primary and secondary schools in the state. The Governor took this decision on the fact that students of public schools in the state had stayed out of their classrooms for several days as a result of recent industrial actions and public holidays. This … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has noted that the Federal Government’s decision to celebrate Democracy Day on June 12 was President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to progressive ideals. He made this known on Tuesday, when he received at the Presidential Villa, Mr Aristobulo Isturiz, the Vice President of Venezuela, who is leading the country’s delegation to … Read more