Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr triumphed 3-1 over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their strong run in the competition. The Saudi champions secured the victory in Qatar on Monday, with Ronaldo’s contributions pushing Al Nassr closer to a spot in the quarterfinals, needing just two points from their final … Read more
A Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, and 15 other passengers have been abducted while traveling to Enugu for a development course. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Ogbu, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to prioritize funding for Nigeria’s space programme to secure the nation’s leadership role in the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking on Monday through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, at the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s involvement in space technology, Tinubu stressed the importance … Read more
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46% in real terms (constant price) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to the Statistician General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran. This marks a 0.92 percentage point increase compared to the 2.54% growth recorded in Q3 2023. In a statement released on Monday, Adeniran also noted … Read more
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international football. The 36-year-old, who earned 113 caps, played as the starting goalkeeper during the U.S. team’s World Cup victory in 2019 and their Olympic gold medal win in Paris this summer. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has disclosed that the National Assembly was not consulted or granted approval for the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Abaribe clarified that no request was presented to the legislature regarding … Read more
Two artisans were reportedly killed by a mob in Edo after being mistaken for armed robbers in Amagba community, Benin City. According to sources speaking to NAN on Monday, the victims, identified as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie, were both welders. On November 16, around 6 pm, the pair were returning from a project site … Read more
The Association of Bureaux De Change of Nigeria (ABCON) has announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators to complete their recapitalisation by six months, moving the new deadline to June 3, 2025. ABCON President, Aminu Gwadabe, disclosed this development during a virtual general meeting … Read more
Disagreements emerged among National Assembly members on Monday over President Bola Tinubu’s requests for foreign loans, despite significant revenue surpluses reported by federal agencies for the 2024 fiscal year. The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, revealed during an interactive session with the National Assembly’s joint Committees on Finance, Budget, and … Read more
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office, aiming to pressure these nations to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States. Trump stated that immediately following his inauguration on January 20, he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% … Read more
The family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has called on the Nigerian Senate to provide pictorial or video evidence to substantiate claims of significant attendance at the burial events of their departed colleague. Senator Ubah, who served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, passed away on July 26, 2024. Reports … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has vowed to chase criminals out and restore total peace in the state. The governor made this vow via a statement by his Chief Press Secetretary, Fred Itau, at the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, held in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital. He said under his … Read more
A group of Nigerians in Diaspora, under the auspices of the Nigerians in Diaspora Movement, NDM, has expressed fear that failure of government to fix its refineries in the country might encourage Dangote Refinery to be monopolistic in oil distribution in Nigeria. In a statement by its Global President, Donald Illiya, on Monday in London, … Read more
Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDOKA have neutralised at least eight members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia by the Spokesman for the task force, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, and made available to … Read more
At least one police officer has been killed and more than 50 injured, according to Pakistan’s authorities, as they attempt to prevent thousands of opposition protesters from reaching Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been staging protests for months, and many have been arrested as the capital remains under lockdown for … Read more
The Naira on Monday depreciated at the official market trading at N1,675.62 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira lost N23. This represents a 1.39 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, Nov. 22 when it exchanged at N1,652.62 to … Read more
The Israeli cabinet is set to meet to discuss the approval of a ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities with Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia. According to reports, the proposed truce would last for an initial 60 days and involve the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. In exchange, Hezbollah would vacate areas south of the Litani … Read more
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile case against former President Donald Trump, which accused him of unlawfully attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Special prosecutor Jack Smith, who brought the criminal charges, requested their dismissal, referencing a Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the case “without … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday deliberated on the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposal, unveiled last Thursday, was forwarded to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for a comprehensive review, with a directive to report back within a month. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa, the Village Head of Beli (Sarkin Beli) in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has passed away at the age of 111. The late monarch, who ruled for 91 years, died at the Federal Medical Center Azare in Katagum Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more