James Maddison’s £40 million transfer to Tottenham from Leicester City has been finalized. The England international has signed a long-term contract in north London that runs through 2028.With his contract at Leicester expiring in a year and the Foxes moving down to the Championship, it was always believed that the 26-year-old would transfer this summer….
In an unprecedented volcanic eruption, the Hunga volcano unleashed an incredible display of electrical activity, surpassing the power of an atomic bomb. On January 15, 2022, the underwater caldera near Tonga experienced a dramatic escalation, spewing 2.3 cubic miles of molten rock and vaporizing 146 teragrams of water. The resulting plume reached a height of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its unhappiness with the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the civil rights claims filed by the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde. According to a statement released by the Commission’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua on…
In a surprising twist, Anita Brown, the alleged pregnant mistress of popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido, has reached out to his wife, Chioma Rowland. In a video circulating online, Anita clarified that she was unaware of Davido’s marriage and stated, “I don’t want your husband. I wish you well. I’m not like that.” Addressing the…
Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has attested and made public Bournemouth and Brentford’s interest in his services. Osayi-Samuel who has been tipped to leave Turkish Super Lig giants, Fenerbahce this summer is opened to prospective teams. Bournemouth and Brentford have expressed strong interest in the right-back. The 25-year-old hinted he is aware of rumours surrounding…
The President of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to take on the Spirit of sacrifice which the Eid-el-Kabir celebration exemplifies. President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, said in a statement on Wednesday, that Tinubu was speaking to reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, Lagos. Tinubu retorted the need for…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke left the Osogbo Eid prayer ground angrily after he clashed with ex-senate spokesperson, Ajibola Basiru over sitting arrangement. Newsmen around noticed that Basiru arrived the Eid prayer ground in company of Asiwaju of Osogbo, Chief Tunde Badmus and other prominent sons of Osogbo to observe two rakat…
Rev. Abraham Damina, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Bauchi state, delivered a heartfelt message on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He called upon the Muslim Ummah to devote this festive season to prayer, seeking peace and progress for the state and Nigeria. Damina extended congratulations to Governor Bala Mohammed…
The Nigeria Police force apprehended and arrested 15 criminal suspects in Enugu State. They were guilty of offenses bothering on conspiracy, murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, unlawful possession of firearms, and fraud. Police commend residents for their assistance in providing crucial information. These arrests led to the rescue of seven kidnapped victims. The Nigeria Police…
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, has successfully performed a non-surgical repair for a heart defect known as Ventricular Septal Defect Closure. This revolutionary procedure, conducted by experts at LASUTH’s cardiac catheterization laboratory, offers patients an alternative to open heart surgery. According to Dr. Oluwaseye Oladimeji, an Interventional Cardiologist…
In a major development, Nigeria’s government has implemented a new annual fee for vehicle owners. Effective July 2023, motorists in Lagos State will be required to pay N1,000 for the Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) verification. This groundbreaking certificate aims to ensure the integrity of registered vehicles in the National Vehicle and Identification Scheme (NVIS)…
“In a strong message to the critics of singer Banky W amid cheating allegations, nightlife icon Cubana Chief Priest has urged them to let marriages thrive. Banky W and his wife Adesua Etomi recently faced rumors of infidelity, but the couple responded with a display of affection on social media, sharing loving photos and reaffirming…
Manchester Unitedhave formally unveiled their brand new Adidas home kit in preparation of the forthcoming 2023/24 season. The Management of the Red devil team made the announcement on their website on Tuesday. Prominent players and club’s stars like Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho modeled the new home kit. Manchester United’s new home…
In a bid to ensuring a smooth and secure celebration of Eid-el-Kabir for Muslims in Nasarawa State, the Nigeria Police Force’s Nasarawa State Command has deployed a substantial number of personnel—5,750 officers—across all 13 Local Government Areas in the state. This vital information was conveyed in a press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations…
In a significant development, the World Bank has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s decision to remove subsidies and unify the exchange rate in Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by the World Bank to assess the country’s economy, Dr. Subham Chadhuri, the Country Director, emphasized the importance of these measures for rebuilding the…
In an official statement released by the Osun APC Publicity Secretary, Wole Adunola, it has been confirmed that Tajudeen Lawal has been affirmed as the substantive Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. This decision was made during a special session of the State Executive Committee meeting held in Osogbo. The meeting…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to claims of a reported electricity tariff increase on July 1. According to Mr Michael Faloseyi, the Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs of NERC while responding to an enquiry from News reporter on Monday concerning electricity tariff increase by Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission…
Peter Obi expresses his position on the demolition of buildings in the Alaba market carried out by the Lagos State Government. Peter Obi, a member of the Labour Party (LP), has responded to the recent demolitions that took place in the Alaba International Market by the Lagos State Government. Obi acknowledged that while some of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 as holidays for 2023 Eid-El-Kabir Celebration. The updates comes according to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. According to the statement, “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays…
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after emerging a winner at the Ghana Football Awards on Sunday. Osimhen beat off competitors like Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez to grap the Best African International award. In a short video posted on his Twitter page, Osimhen thanked everyone for their support and…
La liga defending champions Barcelona have made public the signing of German international Ilkay Gundogan after the end of his contract at Manchester City. According to a statement released on their website on Monday, Gundogan joined after penning a two-year deal. “Barcelona and Ilkay Gündoğan have reached an agreement for the German international to sign…
The presidential ryaspirant of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has lamented on a report by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in Nigeria, indicating that 14.4% of citizens aged between 15 and 64 abuse drugs, which he said is significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%. Obi also condemned leadership failure in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7 million (Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand euros) internet fraud. The Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwajeren, who attested to the arrest in a statement on Monday, said Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja after a convincing…
Argentine forward and goal machine Lionel Messi has won the best foreign player in the French Ligue 1 award for last season. Messi scooped the award after he had a tally of 16 goals and 16 assists in 32 League appearances in the 2022/23 season for Paris Saint-Germain The 16 assists Messi grabbed was the…
Nigeria Famous Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has pleaded on behalf of arrested Ibadan skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy. Earlier, the Ibadan-based content creator was arrested by police last week and charged to court today for allegedly sexualising a minor in his viral skit video he made recently. An Oyo State…
Nuhu Ribadu has officially succeed Maj Gen Monguno as the National Security Adviser on Monday. The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu had last week appointed Ribadu as the NSA. He was earlier appointed as the Special Adviser on Security to Tinubu before he was given the current position. However, Ribadu vowed to live up to…
The spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, has provided clarification regarding the limited number of witnesses presented by the party at the ongoing presidential election petition tribunal. Dr. Yunusa explained that the court had granted them a restricted timeframe, resulting in the party featuring approximately 10 witnesses. Initially, Peter Obi,…
The French Government has announced a significant investment of €600,000 in Nigeria to promote French as the country’s second language. The Embassy of France in Nigeria has launched several projects aimed at positioning French as a language of communication in secondary schools and public spaces across the nation. Emmanuella Blatmann, the French Ambassador to Nigeria,…
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has once again emerged victorious, this time at the prestigious 2023 BET Awards. Burna Boy was honored with the highly coveted Best International Act award. This recognition places him among the elite artists who have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Competing against a formidable lineup of talented artists…
Brace yourselves, as Nigerians may soon face a significant increase in electricity tariffs, potentially exceeding 40%. This development could mark the end of all energy subsidies in the country. Currently, there is a monthly subsidy of approximately N50 billion in the electricity sector due to revenue shortfalls. The upcoming tariff hike, scheduled for July 1,…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Nairaxi, a privately-owned organization, has announced its plans to digitize the transportation sector in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. This initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the FCT authorities and other state governments that are willing to partner with Nairaxi to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal…
