< 1 mn read Atletico Madrid announced on Monday that a fan has been permanently banned for throwing objects onto the field during the heated derby against Real Madrid, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Metropolitano on Sunday. The match was temporarily halted for 15 minutes after home fans threw various objects, including lighters, at the […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has revealed the 21-player squad that will represent the country at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament is set to begin on October 16, with Nigeria facing New Zealand in the opening match. The Flamingos are placed in Group A, where they […]
< 1 mn read Real Madrid has included Kylian Mbappe in their squad for the Champions League match against Lille on Wednesday, following his recovery from a thigh injury that had sidelined him for one match. Initially expected to be out until after the upcoming international break, Mbappe has made a swift return to fitness. He sustained the injury […]
< 1 mn read Former Taraba State Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku has been arraigned before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on charges of alleged misappropriation of N27 billion in state funds. Ishaku, along with former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, faces a 15-count […]
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the suspension of senior officers implicated in ethical violations concerning the custody of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, who was held at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre. During a parliamentary inquiry in Abuja on Monday, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, the officer-in-charge of the Medium […]
2 mn read The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajero, has blamed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the ongoing crisis within the Labour Party. Ajero made this statement on Monday during a courtesy visit from the Giant of Women in Media, led by Clementina Olomu, at his office in Abuja. He asserted […]
2 mn read Nigerian South African-based technology entrepreneur and convener of the Evolve X Conference, Charles Awuzie, has revealed that the third edition of the annual Evolve Conference (Evolve 3.0) will take place in London, United Kingdom, next September. Awuzie, founder of Gemsbok Group and co-founder of Transhuman Coin (THC), made the announcement during the second edition of […]
< 1 mn read Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Kalu, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The former governor praised Nigerians for their hardworking and patriotic nature, urging the political class to leverage their positions to further the interests of the people. […]
< 1 mn read A former presidential aspirant in the 2023 general election representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Moses Ayom, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for Nigeria-China’s renewed strategic partnership. During President Tinubu’s state visit to Beijing in early September, Nigeria and China signed multiple […]
< 1 mn read The Northern Coordinators of the #EndBadGovernance Protest have announced their withdrawal from the nationwide protest scheduled for October 1, citing insufficient security measures for protesters. This decision follows the national organizers’ failure to adequately address concerns about ensuring the safety of protesters and preventing potential disruptions by hoodlums. Comrade Abdullahi Daura and Malam Mohammed Musa […]
< 1 mn read The Edo government issued a warning on Monday to reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, advising him not to violate existing laws following his alleged inspection of the Radisson Hotel site in Government Reserves Area (GRA), Benin. This response comes after a viral video surfaced, showing Shaibu acting as the deputy governor while inspecting the hotel […]
< 1 mn read The Coalition of Indigenous Middle Belt Ethnic Organisations (CIMBO) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognize the Middle-Belt region’s distinct identity and address its long-standing grievances. According to CIMBO’s chairman, Timothy B. Gandu, the Middle-Belt is not just a geographic label but a culturally and historically unique region. The Middle-Belt has faced political marginalization […]
< 1 mn read During the ongoing House of Representatives investigation into allegations against Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, and the Nigerian Correctional Services, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) representative Bilikisu Buhari disclosed that charges of money laundering against Bobrisky were dropped. She explained that this decision was based on Bobrisky’s confessional statement in court concerning naira abuse. […]
< 1 mn read The Deputy Controller of the Maximum Correctional Center in Kirikiri, Lagos, Michael Anugwa, confirmed on Monday that crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was housed in a separate cell during his detention. This admission came during a session with the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions. The controversy arose […]
< 1 mn read Bobrisky’s legal counsel, Avwerosuoghene Omuvwie, informed the House of Representatives Committee that his client, Bobrisky, was unable to attend the Committee’s invitation due to illness. However, the Committee questioned the absence of any medical documentation to support the claim, as the lawyer admitted he had no such document from Bobrisky’s doctor. Meanwhile, influencer Verydarkman, also […]
< 1 mn read Congolese-American basketball icon Dikembe Mutombo, widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, has passed away at the age of 58. The NBA announced his death on Monday, confirming that the eight-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer died surrounded by his family after a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo, known […]
2 mn read On Monday, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, defied statements from the state government by inspecting ongoing projects, including the multi-billion naira Radisson Blu hotel, the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), and road reconstruction efforts at Okada Avenue and Central Road. Despite the government’s warnings, Shaibu stated his intention […]
< 1 mn read The Imo State government, on Monday, dismissed rumors suggesting that the federal government had established an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the Ehime Mbano Council Area. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, clarified the situation during a press briefing in Owerri, following widespread speculation. The government expressed concern that […]
< 1 mn read Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has denied rumors of his suspension from the service. This follows reports by Vanguard that the officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos, were suspended after an audio leak suggested that convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as […]
2 mn read Following the grant of all necessary regulatory approvals, Guinness Nigeria PLC is pleased to announce that Diageo’s sale of its shareholding in the company to Tolaram has been completed as of 30th September 2024. In June 2024, Diageo and Tolaram announced a proposed transaction where Diageo would transfer its 58.02% shareholding in Guinness Nigeria to […]