The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has resolved to monitor and investigate unusual hikes in prices of goods and services. Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi in a statement issued on Wednesday said it was unacceptable that despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the Dollar, consumers continue to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday said those who suspended its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje are not card carrying members of the party. APC spokesman, Felix Morka said those who suspended Ganduje are affiliated to the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. In a statement, Morka said Ganduje’s suspension was part of Governor Abba Yusuf … Read more
The Naira recorded a marginal depreciation against the Dollar in the foreign exchange market for the first time since March 2024 amid the decline of FX reserves. FMDQ data showed that the Naira dropped after months of stability to N1,148.14 per Dollar on Tuesday from N1,136.04 on Monday. This represents N12 or 1 per cent … Read more
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has revealed one ‘advantage’ the Gunners have over Manchester City amid the Premier League title race this season. Arsenal currently sit in the second position on the Premier League table with two points behind leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side are ahead of third position Liverpool on goal difference. However, … Read more
Chippa United are targeting a move for Black Stars of Ghana goalkeeper, Richard Ofori as potential replacement for Stanley Nwabali. Nwabali has consistently been linked with a move away from Chippa United. The 27-year-old caught the eye with his impressive displays for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Saudi club, El-Ettifaq … Read more
Barcelona legend, Carles Puyol has hailed Chelsea midfielder, Moises Caicedo as a great player. Puyol believes the Ecuador international has the quality and talent to do ‘important things’ for Chelsea under their manager Mauricio Pochettino. Caicedo has endured an underwhelming first season at Stamford Bridge following his £115m move from Brighton last summer. He has … Read more
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has claimed Ronald Araujo’s sending off changed the course of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Barcelona. Araujo saw red for a last-man tackle against Bradley Barcola after Barca had taken a 1-0 lead thanks to Raphinha. PSG then equalized through Ousmane Dembele, before Vitinha and Kylian Mbappe (brace) … Read more
Days after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, was ordered to refund all customers who were wrongly billed amid the recent tariff hike, DAILY POST reports that the Disco has remained adamant. It could be recalled that the Disco had applied the electricity tariff hike meant for Band A on all customers regardless of their … Read more
The 2023 House of Assembly candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) for Bende North Constituency in Abia State, Hon. Chidiebere Okoh, and teeming supporters across the five electoral wards that form the state constituency, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Among them were the ward chairmen, youth, and women leaders of the … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said he is not losing sleep over their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Manchester City. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, the Italian said he was confident Madrid could progress by winning away at City for the first time in their history. “Nothing makes me lose sleep,” Ancelotti … Read more
Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has urged his old club to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer. Walcott likened the England international to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Arsenal have been linked with a new striker this summer to bolster Mikel Arteta’s attacking options. Speaking about Arsenal’s plans for the summer, Walcott told Premier … Read more
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction of the price of diesel from N1200 to N1,000 per litre. In a statement, the refinery said it supplied diesel at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago, representing over 30 per cent reduction from the previous market price of about N1,600 per litre. … Read more
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has named two fixtures where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points, which could hand an advantage to Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race. Man City currently top the Premier League table with two points ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool, who sit in second and third positions, respectively. Speaking to Premier League … Read more
Two teams have qualified for the Champions League semi-final following the completion of Tuesday’s quarter-final second legs. Paris Saint-Germain, who lost 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, defeated 10-man Barcelona 4-1 at the Nou Camp. Raphinha gave Barca the lead, before Araujo saw red and handed the advantage to the visitors. Ousmane Dembele equalized for … Read more
The Bishop of the Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Stephen Oni, has appealed to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the escalating inflation in the country. Oni, who decried the unending hardship in the country, stated that the situation had led to a brain drain among citizens, particularly young … Read more
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has urged the Blues to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Man United opted against triggering an extension in Varane’s contract midway through the current season. The Frenchman, who joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in 2024, could leave Old Trafford as a free … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, has called on the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to reconsider its dress code to one that promotes the active involvement of women, especially from Northern regions. This is as he advocates for a review of some of the operational guidelines of the NPF to encourage Northern women to join. … Read more
The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, has charged citizens to remain vigilant and actively support the corps in confronting the mounting insecurity challenges. He gave the charge on Tuesday at the commissioning of a new Divisional office of the corps in Ipee town, Oyun Local Government … Read more
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has said it will be a failure if they don’t win the Champions League trophy this season. Kane was speaking to reporters ahead of their quarter-final second leg against Arsenal. The first leg of the tie ended 2-2 at the Emirates Stadium last week. Bayern missed out on the Bundesliga … Read more
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has named England and France as the two favourite countries to win the Euro 2024. Speaking with Essentially Sports, the former World Cup winner rates France and England ahead of Portugal and Germany. He said: “The contenders are France, England, and Portugal, but don’t forget Germany. They [Germany] gotta be … Read more
The Adamawa State Government has approved a total of N55,256,595,280 as supplementary budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The State Executive Council, SEC, made the approval during an emergency meeting in Government House, Yola, on Tuesday. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mrs Neido Geoffrey Kufalto, announced the approval shortly after the SEC meeting … Read more
Rangers maintained the top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Enugu. The two teams put up a solid display in front of a fairly large crowd at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu. The hosts took control of the game in the opening minutes, with … Read more
A group within the All Progressives Congress, APC, known as the Ondo Vanguard for Good Governance, has expressed concerns over the non-conduct of delegates’ congress before the party’s governorship primaries scheduled for April 20. According to the group, the purpose of the congress is to identify party members eligible to participate in the direct mode … Read more
