Day: May 8, 2024

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has said that midfielder Jude Bellingham is dealing with unjust demands in Carlo Ancelotti’s system of play. The Netherlands international, however, hailed the midfielder, saying the England international has performed admirably to go above and beyond the mountain of expectations from fans and the club. … Read more

The member representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State at the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, moved a motion on Wednesday for the suspension of the national cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Soro expressed concerns about the timing of the levy, considering the ongoing challenges faced by many Nigerians. The lawmaker believed … Read more

Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in this year’s Champions League final. This follows their dramatic 2-1 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. The game was delicately poised at 2-2 after the first leg at the Allianz Arena. And it was Thomas Tuchel’s men who took the lead in Spain through substitute Alphonso Davies. … Read more

Indigenes of Nkomoro Community, in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over plans to impose Chief Jacob Nwakpa as the new traditional ruler of the area. The community took to the streets of Abakiliki metropolis with different placards calling on the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, and the … Read more

Kwara United are banking on the support of their fans ahead of the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash game against Rivers United. The Harmony Boys will host Rivers United at the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Thursday. “The fans and supporters will make the difference as usual, as we file out against the must-win … Read more

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, stating that it has caused untold hardships for Nigerians. Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, the leader of NNPP and former gubernatorial candidate in Jigawa State, disclosed this after receiving thousands of APC and PDP loyalists who defected to NNPP on Wednesday in his … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has launched a massive early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine. Writing on his X handle, Zelensky said more than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack. It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which … Read more

The new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko, has expressed his loyalty to Governor Sim Fubara. Oko said the new state assembly under him would work with him and the people of the state. Addressing journalists after he was inaugurated in Port Harcourt, the state capital, the new Speaker said the … Read more

Minister of Works David Umahi has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu to completing the Abuja- Kaduna-Katsina- Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Umahi stated this during a courtesy visit of the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, to his office, in Abuja, on … Read more

The Confederation of African, CAF, has named two Nigerians among referees and assistant referees for the 2024 WAFU ‘B’ qualifiers. Salisu Basheer is among the seven referees who will officiate at the competition. His compatriot, Muhammad Yakubu, will serve as an assistant referee. Ghana will host the competition from May 15 to 29, 2024. Reigning … Read more

Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have one Wednesday, elected Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo as Speaker, State House of Assembly. This development came barely 48 hours after Governor Fubara declared that the majority 27 Members of the House, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as non-existent. The … Read more

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has alleged threat to his life and an attempt to burn down his residence. Iwuanyanwu said some Igbos, whom he described as anti-Igbo, have orchestrated plans to either kill him or burn his house over his leadership of Ndigbo. He spoke while addressing a briefing at … Read more

The Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has condemned the recent statement by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the lawmakers as “non-existent.” The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, raised the issue on the floor of the House during plenary on Wednesday. The lawmakers described the statement by Governor Fubara as “unguarded”, and a … Read more

The naira further depreciated against the US dollar despite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s clampdown on foreign currency speculators in the FX market. FMDQ data showed that the naira dipped to N1,421 per dollar on Wednesday from N1416.57 on Tuesday. The figure represents a N4.46 depreciation against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Similarly, … Read more

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted he could be heading to Manchester United this summer. Tuchel was unable to hide his admiration for the Premier League when discussing his future ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg at Real Madrid. The first leg of the tie ended 2-2 at the Allianz Arena. Tuchel, … Read more

The Senate passed a bill seeking the establishment of a National Internship and Unemployment Benefit Scheme on Wednesday. The bill was considered and passed for a second reading after a presentation by its sponsor, Senator Shuaib Salisu (APC, Ogun Central), who explained that the piece of legislation, aims to offer unemployed graduates in Nigeria some … Read more

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested eight suspects over the alleged theft of transformers, 12 tyres and a truck in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, who paraded the suspects in Benin City on Wednesday, said they were arrested for armed robbery and malicious damage … Read more

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has threatened a shutdown of the economy over the plan to begin implementation of the 0.5 per cent cyber security levy on electronic transactions. The union’s president, Festus Osifo, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday. The body called on the Federal Government to order the Central … Read more

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo is the best finisher in football history. Kane was asked the question during an interview with Goal. The 30-year-old was asked to remain silent until he heard the name of the player he regarded as the best. A list of names was read out, including ex-Celtic … Read more

Nigeria’s U-17 side, Flamingos will depart the country for Bamako, Mali, on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso. The third round tie was moved from Ouagadougou to Bamako due to the inability of the Burkina Faso Football Federation to provide a suitable venue for the game. The … Read more

The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, said it arrested 85 suspects between January and March, 2024, which falls within its State Commandant’s first 100 days in office. The State Commandant of the corps, Dr Willie Elijah made this known on Wednesday in Abakaliki while briefing newsmen on his … Read more

A human rights activist, Madubuachi Idam, has likened the cyber security levy introduced by the Federal Government to stealing from Nigerians. Idam said it was illegal and unconstitutional to tax Nigerians for security. On Monday, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, mandated all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 per cent cyber … Read more