Ademola Lookman has earned a spot among the top 10 players in Serie A’s opening 10 rounds of the 2024/25 season, thanks to his consistently stellar performances for Atalanta. As reported by Fantacalcio and cited by Football Italia on Friday, Lookman ranks sixth with an average rating of 6.64, while Fiorentina’s David de Gea leads … Read more
The Federal Capital Executive Committee has approved N33.24 billion worth of contracts for execution within the next one year. The committee gave the approvals during its 9th meeting, chaired by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Friday. Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting, the Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr Chidi … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, alongside an assembly of prominent dignitaries, paid final respects to the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a funeral service held on Friday at the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State. Distinguished attendees included Governors Alex Otti of Abia and Peter … Read more
Erik ten Hag has expressed his heartfelt wishes for “nothing but success, trophies, and glory” to Manchester United fans after his departure on Monday. The 54-year-old was dismissed after United’s 2-1 Premier League loss to West Ham last weekend. Sporting’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, has been appointed as Ten Hag’s permanent successor. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Retired Permanent Secretaries in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to release their outstanding severance packages and entitlements, including gratuities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former officials, who retired in 2023, made this appeal at a press conference held in Umuahia, the state capital, on Friday. The retirees shared the financial difficulties they … Read more
A Federal Government prosecutor, Rimazonte Ezekiel has claimed that all #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned before the court on Friday are adults. The police arraigned 72 defendants for allegedly participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, which took place between August 1 and 10 across the country. Many of the defendants were minors who were eventually granted N10 … Read more
Nigerian skit maker Aloma Isaac Junior, popularly known as Zicsaloma, expressed deep gratitude after narrowly escaping a serious accident involving the collapse of his plaster of Paris (POP) ceiling. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Zicsaloma showed the aftermath of the incident, which took place in his living room shortly after his team … Read more
Ruben Amorim revealed he initially preferred to take over as Manchester United’s head coach at the end of the season but accepted a mid-season move after learning it was a “now or never” offer. Amorim, 39, was officially announced as United’s new head coach on Friday, with his transfer from Sporting Lisbon set for 11 … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to Damaturu in Yobe State and Maiduguri in Borno State after completing extensive repairs on the 330kV Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line. In a statement on Friday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the Gombe-Damaturu line was successfully reactivated … Read more
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken charge of the case involving 75 young #EndBadGovernance protesters, aged between 12 and 15, who appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The youths are facing ten charges, including terrorism, attempted overthrow of the government, and alleged mutiny due … Read more
Oil marketers disclosed on Friday that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is between N1,015 and N1,028 per liter, depending on purchase volume. In response, marketers announced plans to import petrol and sell it at a lower price than both the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the case of the #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned in the Federal High Court Abuja on Friday. He said that it is not within his power to vary the order of the court remanding the defendants in detention centres and adjourning the … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized that no player is irreplaceable after benching club-record signing Enzo Fernandez from the Premier League starting XI. The Argentine World Cup winner has recently been relegated to Chelsea’s second-string team for cup matches, missing out on starts in the last two Premier League games. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
The Naira on Friday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,666.72 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed that Naira gained N8.77. This represents a 0.52 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to the Tax Reform Bill currently under consideration in the National Assembly, firmly rejecting the National Economic Council’s (NEC) request to withdraw the bill for additional consultations. The NEC, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and composed of the 36 state governors, had advised the President to pause … Read more
Former Valencia CF player Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life in the recent flash floods that have ravaged Spain. The powerful storms, known as DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), have caused widespread devastation across the country, leaving hundreds of families mourning loved ones. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $2.045 million, seven premium properties, and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. Justice Deinde Dipeolu issued the ruling after no opposition was presented by Emefiele or any other claimants following the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured that the 2024 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair would foster economic growth in the state. The Fair, which kicked off on Friday, with over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 15 countries registered to participate, has the theme, “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value”, is organised annually by … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 67 minors to N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 EndBadGovernance protests. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, while granting minors who are below 15 years, said they are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested several Edo State government officials who are signatories to the state government accounts. According to sources who spoke to news reporters on Friday, approximately five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are currently being held at the EFCC’s Benin office. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, … Read more