Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that his focus is on the tragic flood disaster in Valencia rather than the upcoming Champions League match against AC Milan. The match between Real Madrid and Valencia was postponed due to the devastating flood, which claimed the lives of over 200 people. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Chilean football star Arturo Vidal and players from his first-division club Colo Colo are under investigation for alleged sexual assault, Santiago’s prosecutor’s office announced on Monday. The investigation began following a complaint made against the players, though no arrests have been made yet, according to the prosecutor’s office. The names of Vidal’s teammates involved in … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of minors aged 12 to 16 who were facing treason charges for their involvement in the August hunger protest. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant against the Managing Director of Dana Air, Hathiramani Ranesh, over his refusal to appear in court for trial. The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu issued the arrest warrant on Monday while ruling on an application brought by the attorney-general of the federation, AGF. “Why … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at Mile 2, affecting Loop 1 on the Apapa-bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry-bound lane, which will last for 15 months. This diversion is necessary to facilitate the construction of a new Transport Interchange Terminal designed to integrate rail, bus, water, and non-motorised transportation … Read more
In Abuja on Monday, hundreds of Nigerians staged a major protest against skyrocketing fuel prices, persistent shortages, and worsening economic conditions. Led by Abdullahi Bilal of the Two Million Man March Against Oil Scam Cabal, alongside Barrister Napoleon Otache and Olayemi Isaac from the Citizens and Economic Freedom Rights Activists in Nigeria (CEFRAN), demonstrators demanded … Read more
No fewer than four persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Sunday afternoon when a Mazda commercial bus collided with a Toyota car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The unit commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, William Manga, confirmed the incident in an interview on Monday. He said the accident occurred at about 3.20 … Read more
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it has deactivated the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs). This action follows the federal government’s recent decision to remove FTIs from the IPPIS platform. In an interview with The Nation, Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press … Read more
The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the local government elections conducted on Saturday in the state fell short of every standard to be called an election. The party subsequently rejected the results and said it will challenge the outcome in a competent court of law. This is contained in a … Read more
LAB Cleaning Services and Polaqua Water, local companies within the community, contributed to the logistics and environment needed to host Eko Club International’s 2024 ECI Medical Mission. Otunba T.J. Abass, an iconic leader and Eko Club International board member, founded the medical mission, a biannual humanitarian initiative. This outreach included health education, diabetes screening and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven new ministers during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour & Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State Foreign … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed ministers, accompanied by their families, arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday to participate in an official swearing-in ceremony. The event follows the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees last week, marking the latest developments in Tinubu’s extensive cabinet reshuffle. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to adhering to due process regarding the tax reform bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly, according to his Special Adviser on Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare. Speaking on Channels TV, Dare affirmed that the President is respecting the legislative process, allowing it to shape the bill’s progression … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, of the charges that led to his removal from office in 2019. This ruling comes nearly six years after Onnoghen was suspended by former President Muhammadu Buhari, just 29 days before the presidential election. decision to suspend Onnoghen … Read more
Legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones, known for his work with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and numerous others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his Bel Air home. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have announced a one-month suspension of their indefinite strike action. This decision follows the Federal Government’s commitment to release two months of the four months of withheld salaries in staggered payments, with the first installment largely completed by the … Read more
A devastating fire broke out on Sunday evening at Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in Lagos State’s Lekki area, destroying goods and items worth millions of naira. The fire reportedly started around 9 p.m., engulfing multiple shops and stores stocked with highly combustible materials. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing it for the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Makinde had at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the tussle in PDP and other opposition parties. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, … Read more
Nigerians are among the highest social media users in the world, ranking fifth globally in average daily time spent online, according to 2024 data. A report by Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics on X, reveals that Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social … Read more