< 1 mn read Arsenal secured their first Champions League victory of the season with a solid 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took the lead in the first half with a goal from Kai Havertz, followed by a second-half free-kick strike from Bukayo Saka, sealing the victory for Mikel […]
< 1 mn read Bukayo Saka has expressed optimism about Arsenal’s prospects for winning the Premier League following their recent victory against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Speaking to CBS Sports after the match, Saka remarked, “I don’t want to put too much pressure on us, but I do think this is the year. I think we’ve been close the last […]
< 1 mn read The Football Association (FA) has officially overturned Bruno Fernandes’ three-match ban following Manchester United’s successful appeal against the red card issued to the midfielder during their recent match against Tottenham Hotspur. Fernandes received the red card just before halftime for a challenge on James Maddison, which, upon review, appeared to be minimal and unintentional, as […]
2 mn read The suffix “-stan” is an intriguing linguistic feature found in the English names of seven countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Each of these nations carries rich cultural and historical connotations rooted in their names. Geographic Insights Kazakhstan is the largest of these countries by area, covering more than 2.7 million square […]
2 mn read The 2024 Lord’s Achievers Awards, a prestigious annual event, recently took place at Block 2, Plot 1, Okunade Bluewaters Scheme, Lekki. The event celebrates exceptional individuals making significant strides across various sectors and was themed “Celebrating Emerging Icons.” A Night of Recognition and Innovation This year’s awards featured the unveiling of the newly rebranded Lord’s […]
2 mn read There is no better time than now to revisit the profiles of women who believed in their causes and pushed all possible buttons to achieve them, even in male-dominated spaces. Here, we take a closer look at the lives and legacies of five remarkable women who have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s history. FUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI […]
2 mn read The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has scheduled November 2 for the elections of local government chairmen and councillors in the state. This announcement was made by the commission’s chairman, Ayuba Wandai, during a news conference on Wednesday in Lafia. Wandai noted that the current tenure of the 13 local government chairmen and 147 […]
< 1 mn read A Kano State High Court has scheduled October 10 for a ruling on an interlocutory application aimed at restraining the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, from renovating the Nasarawa Mini Palace. The applicants in the case include the Kano State Government, the Attorney General of Kano, and the Kano Emirate Council, represented by […]
< 1 mn read The Oyo State Government has announced plans to recruit 791 new officers across various cadres of its mainstream civil service. Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, made this announcement on Wednesday in Ibadan while addressing newsmen. He detailed that the recruitment would include 230 education officers and 561 other positions, marking […]
< 1 mn read The Police Command in Rivers has denied allegations that its officers sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Earlier reports indicated that the RSIEC secretariat in Port Harcourt was closed following a Federal High Court order that halted the local government council elections set for October 5. However, SP Grace […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Nigeria today, October 2, 2024, for the United Kingdom, where he will spend two weeks. According to The Punch, the president is taking this break as part of his annual leave. He is expected to return to the country on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
2 mn read The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reported the recovery of ₦13 billion in diverted public funds during September. The announcement was made by ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, at the launch of the ICPC Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 on Wednesday in Abuja, where he highlighted this achievement as a […]
2 mn read A cross-section of civil servants in Abuja has voiced their concerns regarding the suspension of the Federal Government’s subsidized rice sales, priced at ₦40,000 per 50-kilogram bag. The abrupt halt has left many employees puzzled, particularly after noticing the absence of officials at various registration units for purchasing the rice. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
< 1 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu following his 64th Independence Day broadcast, asserting that the speech highlighted the administration’s insensitivity to the struggles faced by Nigerians. In a statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, the party’s spokesman, the PDP characterized Tinubu’s government as “clueless, insensitive, and unresponsive,” claiming that the president’s […]
< 1 mn read Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially recalled two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer who had been suspended for nearly two months. The announcement was made by Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, in a statement issued in Jos. According to the News Agency […]
2 mn read On September 27, 2024, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, celebrated its inaugural talent show, “APM Terminals Got Talent,” under the theme “Lifting Industry Talents.” The event took place at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, bringing together employees from various departments eager to showcase their hidden skills beyond their daily routines. The atmosphere buzzed […]
< 1 mn read FilmOne Studios celebrated the world premiere of its highly anticipated original production, Farmer’s Bride, last night at FilmHouse IMAX Cinema in Lagos, Nigeria. The event drew a star-studded crowd from the Nigerian entertainment industry, including notable figures such as Tobi Bakre, Daniel Etim Efiiong, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Tacha, and Real Warri Pikin. The premiere […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu is facing public scrutiny after she criticized President Bola Tinubu, despite having previously supported him over Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential campaign. On September 28, 2024, Osiberu shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) expressing frustration about spending her day on social media rather than being productive. This light-hearted comment […]
< 1 mn read The Edo House of Assembly has announced the recall of the last two suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor, after a five-month suspension period. This decision was made public during a plenary session on Wednesday. The suspension of Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II) and Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I) began on May 6, along with Bright Iyamu […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian music star Wizkid has surprised fans by revealing that he is married. The announcement came during a recent live performance, where he humorously addressed the audience, advising a woman to stay away because he is a married man with children at home. This unexpected disclosure has sparked curiosity and excitement among fans, leading to […]