Year: 2024

All over the world, the platinum anniversary is a major milestone in the life of any favoured individual. It is one of the most significant milestones, as it marks the peak of human productivity, according […]

Akwa Ibom First Lady Patience Umo Eno Is Dead

Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom state, has died after an illness. Ini Ememobong, the state commissioner for information, announced the first lady’s passing in a statement issued in the early hours […]

Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 87 New SANs On Monday

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), will swear in 87 lawyers to the rank of senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Monday. The elevation of the lawyers was approved at the 164th plenary […]

FG Suspends Prisons Officials Over Bribery Allegation Involving Bobrisky

The federal government has suspended two officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) over bribery allegations involving Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky. The suspension of the officials was disclosed in a statement […]

NFF Confirms Waldrum’s Exit, Appoints Madugu As Falcons Interim Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed Randy Waldrum’s resignation as the Super Falcons head coach. The federation confirmed the American’s exit in a statement on Thursday. There were reports that Waldrum submitted a resignation […]

‘I’ll Be Back In 2025’ — TG Omori Shares Health Update

TG Omori, the ailing Nigerian music video director, has assured fans that he will make a comeback in 2025. Omori, who has been battling kidney disease, underwent a transplant on August 26 at St. Nicholas […]

CSOs Reject Edo Election Results, Allege Electoral Violations

A coalition of accredited civil society organizations, CSOs, has rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on September 21, expressing concerns about the election’s transparency and integrity. The coalition, which includes notable organizations […]

It’s Right Time To Get Rid of Petrol Subsidy – Dangote

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says it is the right time for the Nigerian government to get rid of petrol subsidy in the country. Mr Dangote disclosed this while speaking in an interview […]

Ghana Must Stop Galamsey Before It Sinks The Country

Illegal small-scale mining in Ghana is destroying the environment, making people ill, adding to water scarcity and damaging farmlands and crops such as cocoa. Galamsey, as it’s known locally, can also include large mining firms […]

Judge Withdraws From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

Trial judge Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from continuing handling the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mrs Nyako recused […]

FG Will Spend N180.8bn On Electricity Subsidy In September, Says NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the electricity subsidy bill rose to N180.8 billion in September. NERC announced the electricity subsidy bill in its monthly supplementary order released on September 12. On April 3, […]

Photo: King Sunny Ade, and Chief Dr. Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey Fabiyi, Widely Referred To As Ebenezer Obey.

An iconic photograph immortalizes two legendary pioneers of Juju music in their early days—Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, famously known as King Sunny Ade, and Chief Dr. Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey Fabiyi, widely referred to […]

Sport

FROZEN OUT?

Following the end of summer transfer business in Europe, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at Nigerian players who are still unsure of what the future holds for them EMMANUEL DENNIS (Nottingham Forest) Despite playing on […]

EPL: Manchester City Hold Arsenal 2-2

Manchester City and Arsenal shared the spoils at the Etihad on Sunday in a thrilling 2-2 match that had 28 shots for Manchester City. Manchester City led nine minutes into the game courtesy of their […]

Nigeria’s Long Road Forward By Sonala Olumhense

This week, President Bola Tinubu will not be in New York. Context: The 79th United Nations General Assembly opened nearly two weeks ago, and the general debate will begin on Tuesday. The general debate is […]

Joshua Suffers Devastating Second KO loss

Anthony Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming world heavyweight glory were shattered on Saturday night as he suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Sunday PUNCH reports. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dominated […]

Istanbul Derby: Osimhen Shines As Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Falls 3-1 To Galatasaray

Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 3-1, ending Fenerbahce’s impressive 32-match unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig, on Saturday night. This match marked José Mourinho’s debut as Fenerbahce’s coach in the Istanbul derby, which resulted in […]

#EdoDecides2024: Final Results As Announced By INEC

The electoral commission, INEC, has commenced the final collation and announcement of results for the Edo governorship election. The final collation is being done at the INEC headquarters in Benin, the Edo State capital. Thousands […]

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