Football – Jurgen Klopp is reportedly open to taking over as Real Madrid manager, with Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Bernabeu before the end of the season. Klopp, who stepped down from Liverpool last season after nine years, currently serves as Red Bull’s Global Head of Football. But according to UOL Esporte, the German…
Lagos – The prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she discovered his lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication…
Nigeria – Speaking during a sermon titled “Building a Successful Marriage,” which she shared on her Instagram page Tuesday, Mrs. Ogah reflected on a night from her school years when a group of armed men stormed their home in search of her father. “I remember when we were growing up—I believe I was in secondary…
Arsenal – Mikel Arteta joked he wanted to “slap” Bukayo Saka after his early penalty miss against Real Madrid but praised the winger’s quick recovery in Arsenal’s dramatic 2-1 win at the Bernabeu. Leading 3-0 from the first leg, Arsenal had a chance to strike early in the return leg when awarded a 13th-minute penalty….
Nigeria – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has demanded a public apology and N100 million in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force for the unlawful detention and framing of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a 17-year-old boy who gained public attention during the 2023 elections for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s presidential convoy. Alabi, who…
Nigeria – Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed why he does not like being referred to as a legend. Speaking during his appearance on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, RMD described being called a legend as a “scam.” While explaining that he does not see himself as one, he…
FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has commended the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of several key construction sites in Abuja. Among the projects visited were the renovation of the Abuja International Conference…
US – Ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday expresssed concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies were eroding allies’ trust in US commitments, stating that some investors were starting to shun US assets. Yellen said that last week’s surge in yields on US Treasury debt, which move inversely to prices, was troublesome given…
NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. Tte union, in a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens. The union called on…
NIGERIA –Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have no reason to live in poverty, given the abundant natural and human resources available in the country. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by the Abia State Government in Umuahia, Obasanjo stated that the problem lies in the mismanagement of resources, not scarcity….
Nigeria – Nigerian youths have been urged to reject violence and immoral behaviour while embracing initiatives that foster community growth and individual development. The call was made by a youth leader and philanthropist, Elder Philip Osamor, during a meeting with youth groups and women leaders in Ogbe Oba community of Delta State. Speaking against the…
NIGERIA – The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, since inception, has introduced some reforms in the tertiary education sector, especially the university system. The most significant of these reforms is the student loan scheme. In like manner, the administration has embarked on the establishment of more universities across the country. Apart from the ones…
NIGERIA – Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set to commence training of the 10,000 new recruits nationwide on April 12, 2025. The intensive training programme designed to equip the recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge will begin at various police colleges and training schools across the nation. Speaking at an orientation ceremony for commandants…
Lagos –The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillor seats will take place on July 12. If necessary, a…
..Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom, Security ABUJA – The Federal Government has faulted a recent social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja concerning Nigeria’s security situation and testimonies of religious leaders at a U.S. Congressional hearing, describing the claims as inaccurate and misrepresentative of the country’s efforts. In a press statement…
OYE EKITI – The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has cleared Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by senior staff member, Mrs. Folasade Adebayo. In a statement released by the University Registrar, Mr. Mufutau Ibrahim, the council concluded after reviewing audio evidence and a police report…
ITALY – Italian fashion house Prada announced Thursday that it had reached a deal with US group Capri Holdings to buy Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.39 billion). The acquisition will create a luxury group with revenues of over six billion euros that could better compete with industry giants such as the French conglomerates LVMH…
NIGERIA – The Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has revealed that he wears his dreadlocks in obedience to a divine instruction. In a recent sermon, Pastor Odukoya shared that before officially stepping into his pastoral duties, he sought God’s guidance specifically about his appearance. He was clearly told by God…
UCL – Former Arsenal defender, Giovanni van Bronckhorst has said that the first free-kick scored by Declan Rice in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid was not special. According to him, the goal was possible only because of a mistake by Real Madrid. Bronckhorst was speaking in agreement with former Real…
NIGERIA – The Dangote Refinery has notified marketers and customers of a reduction in its the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol at the point of loading from the refinery’s gantry from N880 to N865 per litre The refinery notified its customers through a notice sent on Thursday morning, which was also…
NIGERIA – Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his fellow mogul, Aliko Dangote, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message of admiration and respect. “Happy Birthday to my dear…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder and President of the Dangote Group, on his birthday. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), the President celebrates the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s…
Russia/ Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that the country has intelligence suggesting that about 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, the real number is likely to be much higher. He stated this while speaking to reporters in Kyiv on Wednesday. Zelenskyy alleged that Russia…
Editorial – The UK music industry is regarded as one of the biggest in the world, and with the global acclaim it is renowned for, it is not surprising to know that a significant number of talented and successful musicians who thrive in this space are of Nigerian ancestry. These artists are hugely followed and…
Champions League – Arsenal on Tuesday night thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tie. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium. However, in the second half, Declan Rice’s brace and a goal from Mikel Merino gave Mikel Arteta’s side a first leg advantage ahead…
Champions League – Declan Rice scored two scintillating free-kicks as Arsenal beat holders Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter final first leg on Tuesday. Mikel Merino added Arsenal’s third goal before Real’s Eduardo Camavinga was sent off for kicking the ball away in the closing minutes to leave the Spanish giants in disarray….
Nigeria –The founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. According to reports by Business Day, the respected banker and businessman passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025—just a day before his 86th birthday. Sources close to the family said he died…
ABUJA– The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has instituted a N5billion defamation case against her colleague, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for alleging that she had six children for different men. In the process she filed through her team of lawyers led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr. M. J. Numa, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Nigeria – Civil society group Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has decried the attempt to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), describing it as a fraudulent process aimed at silencing her and undermining the electorate’s choice in Kogi Central amidst her rift with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Despite the controversy, the people of the senatorial district…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85. Chief Pascal Dozie, was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As…
Nigeria – Tope Fasua, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, has doubled down on his controversial claim about the $1 feeding argument, saying $1 is a valuable amount in Nigeria. In a recent interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Fasua argued that many Nigerians misunderstand the concept of multi-dimensional poverty, which is often used…
