Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Serie A Player of the Month for November. Lookman is competing for the award alongside Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Juventus’ Khephren Thuram, Napoli’s Alessandro Boungiomo, Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, and Lazio’s Mattia Zaccagni. The 27-year-old Nigerian international began the month with a brilliant brace in Atalanta’s 3-0 win … Read more
The Senate on Thursday, received a request from President Bola Tinubu seeking confirmation for the appointments of four nominees to the Police Service Commission. The nominees are: Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd) Buba Ringim, Hon. Justice Adamu Paul Galumje JSC (rtd.), Christine Ladi Dabup, and Abdulfatah Muhammed. In a letter read by Senate President … Read more
The Naira appreciated significantly against the dollar at the foreign exchange market as FX supply rose on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the Naira strenghthened to N1644.86 on Thursday from N1660.83 traded on Wednesday. This represents a N15.97 appreciation against the dollar compared to the N1660.83 exchange rate on Wednesday. Meanwhile, at the black market, … Read more
Nigeria secured their place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier finals with one match to spare, capping off an outstanding performance at the sub-regional C qualifiers in Abuja on Thursday by defeating Botswana to clinch the title. The Yellow Greens triumphed by 77 runs, completing an unbeaten run in the tournament with … Read more
President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Thursday exchanged jovial greetings in Pidgin English on social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu is currently in France having arrived the European country on Wednesday evening for a state visit. Both leaders had a meeting on Thursday, with Macron recalling about his days … Read more
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested prominent Kano-based activist Zubair Zubair, known for his vocal criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zubair was reportedly detained in Kano before being transferred to Abuja. In a statement regarding the arrest, Zubair’s lawyer, Barrister Harun Magashi, confirmed that the DSS had initially held Zubair … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
Manchester United marked Ruben Amorim’s Old Trafford debut with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, showcasing both attacking brilliance and defensive vulnerabilities. Amorim’s team wasted no time, taking the lead in just 48 seconds thanks to a calamitous error from goalkeeper Nikita Haikin. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
The representing Borno South at the senate, Ali Ndume, has frowned at the rush passage of the tax reform bills, saying that the hurry by the Presidency and some lawmakers to pass the bills looks suspicious. The tax reform bills which passed for second reading at the Senate on Thursday have triggered controversies since it … Read more
Mild drama unfolded on Thursday during the inauguration of the legislative arm of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, as some youths, reportedly acting on the orders of Council Chairman Lanre Oyegbola, seized the mace. The session began with Moruf Erubami’s unopposed swearing-in as Speaker of the House. However, tensions arose when councillors … Read more
The 7th Prosecution witness, Mr John Adetola, testifying in the case against the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has revealed how he collected the sum of $400,000 on behalf of Emefiele. Adetola, who identified himself as an Executive Assistant to Emefiele, also disclosed how he handed over the money to his … Read more
The world will get its first glimpse of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral on Friday as French President Emmanuel Macron leads a televised tour celebrating the iconic landmark’s imminent re-opening. Five-and-a-half years after the catastrophic fire of April 2019, the Gothic masterpiece in Paris has undergone a €700m (£582m) renovation, transforming its interior and preserving its … Read more
Sweden has formally called on China to assist in investigating the damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, after a Chinese vessel, the Yi Peng Three, was linked to the incidents. The cables—one connecting Sweden to Lithuania and the other linking Finland to Germany—were damaged on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of potential attacks on decision-making centres in Kyiv using Russia’s newly unveiled ballistic missile, the “Oreshnik.” This threat follows a massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which Putin described as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a “tough … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court will today hear a defamation lawsuit filed by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The case, to be presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu at Court 13, has drawn attention following SERAP’s legal representation by senior advocates Tayo … Read more
The Federal Government has appealed to medical practitioners in Nigeria to remain committed to serving the nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad. This plea was made during the induction of over 600 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in Abuja, aimed at bolstering the country’s healthcare workforce. … Read more
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Abel Olayinka, has urged the Federal Government to review policies barring private universities from accessing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and extend the student loan scheme to students in private institutions. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Combiart Dispersible Tablets (20/120mg) in Nigeria. In a statement on its X account on Thursday, the agency revealed that the fake drug was discovered during surveillance operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will convene a national dialogue on local government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, announced this on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several businesses for violating noise pollution regulations. In a statement shared on its X handle Thursday, the agency revealed that churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses were targeted for breaching the state’s environmental laws. Among the establishments shut down were Daily Bakery, a Redeemed Christian Church … Read more