Day: May 7, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has said that it is working to establish a counter-terrorism force to tackle security threats within the sub-region. ECOWAS’ Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah made this statement at the opening of a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants of the three designated … Read more

Lobi Stars have resumed training amidst reports of the players embarking on a strike over unpaid salaries. The Pride of Benue had a light training season on Tuesday. The vice chairman of the club, Dominic Iorfa, debunked the news of a strike by the players. Iorfa reiterated the commitment of the club’s management to the … Read more

Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo, President/Group CEO of Transcorp Group, has been recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Global Top 100 Futurist & Innovators List. The list recognises individuals who have made remarkable contributions to shaping the future and pioneering innovative solutions within their respective fields. The announcement comes as … Read more

Lyon midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles has admitted he wants Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. Maitland-Niles debuted for the Gunners in 2014, having come through the Hale End Academy. As his opportunities were reduced at the Emirates, he went out on loan to West Brom, Roma and Southampton before moving permanently to Lyon … Read more

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the recent order by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, of 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levied on electronic transfers. NLC President Joe Ajaero stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to a recent circular issued by the … Read more

The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the Public Ranch Management Agency bill. The bill, which was passed on Tuesday in Enugu by the lawmakers, authorised the state government to establish an agency to manage both government and privately owned ranches in the state. Speaking before the passage of the bill, the member representing … Read more

Borussia Dortmund have qualified for this year’s Champions League final. The Bundesliga side defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night to book their place. Matt Hummels scored the only goal early in the second half, heading a corner past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Dortmund had won the first leg 1-0 at Signal … Read more

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks to stop charges on cash deposits. The apex bank disclosed this in a May 6, 2024, circular signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji. The apex bank noted that the suspension will last until September 30, 2024. The development comes as Nigerian banks charge two … Read more

Porn star Stormy Daniels testified on Tuesday in the ongoing hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Daniels said her life descended into “chaos” after her hush-money deal with Trump to stay silent about their alleged sexual encounter was made public. She told the New York jury that she was ostracised and harassed at … Read more

The Ondo State government has promised to improve the welfare of players and the backroom staff of Sunshine Stars to enhance productivity. The State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, made the promise during a meeting with the team on Tuesday. Yusuf-Ogunleye stated that it became important to meet with the team and … Read more

Jangora Ahmed and Ahmed Yaro Yaro Garba have been assigned to oversee Kano Pillars’ remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Ahmed and Yaro Yaro will take charge of the team following the suspension of head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba, announced by the club’s management on Tuesday. The veteran tactician had earlier in … Read more

A Federal High Court has granted an application by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, for substituted service on APC Ganduje Ward executive members who suspended him from the party. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman granted the application by Ganduje’s lawyer, Hadiza Nasiru Ahmad, on Tuesday. The ward executives, led by one … Read more

The Nigerian Senate has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, attributing it to the collapse of the prison wall, built over a century ago with mud bricks. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, led to the escape of 119 inmates. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, chairman of the … Read more

The naira depreciated by N63.36 per dollar at the foreign exchange market in the last 24 hours. FMDQ data showed that the day closed at N1416.57 per dollar on Tuesday, down from N1,353.21 on Monday. The naira had recorded a significant gain on Monday. However, Tuesday’s data showed Nigeria’s currency depreciated by 4.5 per cent … Read more

The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested 22 suspected armed robbers, and 36 persons in connection to rape and sodomy cases in the state within the month of April. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements within the month under review. Sadiq-Aliyu said … Read more

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has solicited for collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects and tertiary institutions in Ogun State, offering architecture as a course of study. The governor also challenged the Nigerians Institute of Architecture (NIA) to design a competition that would inspire architecture students in the country to sharpen their … Read more

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu would return to Nigeria on Wednesday from his trip to Europe. The Special Adviser on Information and strategy to the president, Bayo Onanuga made this known in a statement via his X handle on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his aides, will return to Nigeria … Read more

The 10th edition of the Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) are upon us, and you already know what that means – a night of glitz, glam, and celebrating the best of African cinema! But wait, before the awards, there’s the AMVCA Cultural Night, and let me tell you, it’s an event you don’t want … Read more

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to, as a matter of urgency, wade into the crisis bedeviling Rivers State to avoid anarchy and imminent danger. According to the elder statesman, the crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the impeachment … Read more

The Rivers State Government has slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its call on the State House of Assembly to immediately commence an impeachment process against the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, explained that the 27 lawmakers in the State House of Assembly lacked … Read more

Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars have suspended their head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba. The veteran tactician suspension was announced by the club’s management on Tuesday. The former Akwa United coach last week earlier criticised the club’s hierarchy for lack of professionalism. Maikaba joined Kano Pillars at the start of the 2023-24 NPFL season. Kano … Read more