US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her imperious form in the lead-up to the Australia Open by dismantling Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Saturday. Gauff, world number three and top seed, will defend the title she won a year ago against number two seed Elina Svitolina, who defied…
The candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ as a reflection of the challenges facing the less-privileged Nigerians. Obi made this assertion in a statement via his verified X handle on Saturday. A Tribe Called Judah’ broke a box office record within three…
President Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, issued a statement on Friday expressing the President’s excitement over the box office success of Funke Akindele’s latest film. Ngelale emphasized the creativity, ingenuity, and talent of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry, while also praising Akindele for her contributions to the industry’s growth. The statement stressed the importance of the…
A trending video shows popular Nigerian musician, Bella Shmurda, rejecting a portrait of himself and his late friend, Mohbad. The clip, which was taken at one of Bella’s concerts, shows an audience member presenting the painting as a gift to the musician. However, Bella refused the gift, stating that he could not keep it in…
Building a business, developing a new skill or getting into shape can all be challenging endeavor’s, but it is crucial for personal and professional growth. Whether you are interested in learning a new skill, getting physically fit, or starting your own business, diligence and persistence in the process are essential for success. Diligence ensures that…
France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on “several tens of millions” of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday. In an agreement he reached with the club last summer, the source claims Mbappe waived bonuses amounting to…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will complete the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, test run in January 2024. The spokesperson of NNPCL, Femi Soneye, disclosed this in an interview on Thursday. “Testing will conclude shortly, ensuring the refinery’s efficient operation. That phase will be completed this month,” he said. The refinery is currently undergoing revamping…
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has made it clear that only an “unbelievable” offer would make them sell Ivan Toney during the January transfer window. Toney, who is currently serving an eight-month ban for betting, has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal. The 27-year-old striker is however set to make his comeback on January…
Gov. Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers has affirmed his resolve to pursue policies and programmes that will significantly enhance the welfare of state civil servants. He remarked on Thursday when he addressed a group of workers who were at the Government House to register their grievances over the non-payment of the N100,000 Christmas largesse he approved…
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has backed the Jalaruru family of Opo-Yeosa in Ibadan North-West Local Government area of the state for suspending the family masquerade. Oba Balogun said this during the visit of the family’s Mogaji, Muftau Gbadegesin, Mogaji Jalaruru to him in his Alarere residence as contained in…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has harmonised multiple taxes and levies collected by Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) in the state across all business sectors into a single bill. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday in Osogbo. The harmonised bill, Rasheed said, would put all…
DETERMINED to ensure the conduct of a free and peaceful election in Osunenyi, the Mobilization Committee for the Osumenyi January 5, 2024 general election on behalf of the entire Osumenyi community and the youths of the community have invited all the candidates contesting for the election for a peace accord. Those invited were all the…
Suspected notorious cult leader, Barikui Amanyie, 35, have been arrested by a detachment of policemen after a manhunt to capture him was declared. Spokesperson of the Police Command in Rivers, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the ‘Iceland’ cult leader in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday. She said that Amanyie, popularly known…
Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. The 36-year-old stated in an interview with CNN on Wednesday that he would prefer to ‘fix things’ from the top. His words: “I would love…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to clear outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the Super Eagles national team. According to SCORENigeria, the debts, which date back to over three years and include bonuses for 26 matches, have been covered in the budget approved by the Federal Government for the upcoming Africa Cup of…
The operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 4, 2024, raided the Lagos office of the Dangote Group. According to reports from The Cable , the anti-graft agency was investigating the company’s foreign exchange (forex) allocations during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has sounded a note of caution to people suffering from asthma and respiratory issues. The warning over the impending hazy and cloudy weather is also extended to airline operators. NIMET report also predicted sunny and hazy weather for the North and North Central states of the country beginning from Wednesday, January…
Reigning Serie A champions Napoli will be without Italian international goalkeeper Alex Meret for at least a month after he tore a hamstring muscle, the club said on Wednesday. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in the goalless draw with Monza on Friday, with scans revealing a tear in his left hamstring, Napoli said. Although the…
Niger State Government has entered into a service-level agreement with the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Niger State Chapter, for dry season farming in order to boost food security in the state. Also involved in the partnership is the Food Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited. The state governor, Muhammed Umar Bago, said the…
Following the constant wave of terror attacks on Garam, a community in Tafa Local Government of Niger State, which shares a boundary with the nation’s capital, Abuja, residents of the area have now been displaced as they fled their homes, seeking refuge in urban centres of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Garam, which shares a…
Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri rallied on Wednesday from two sets down to defeat World Number 5, Hugo Calderano of Brazil 3-2 at the ongoing World Table Tennis (WTT) men’s finals in Doha. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aruna, who is currently ranked 16th in the WTT rankings, came into the match as the…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has responded to his first wife, May Edochie, after she reflected on the events of the past year. DNEWSINFO brings to the fore that the couple’s first son, Kambilichukwu, passed away in March 2023 after he collapsed while playing football at school. Yul had expressed gratitude to God for a successful…
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to introduce night train operations in the second quarter of 2024, pending the resolution of the security issues that are currently plaguing the country. In a recent interview, the NRC Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, said that night train operations would help increase the capacity of the railway…
In a surprising move, Birmingham City Football Club has fired manager Wayne Rooney after only 15 matches. Rooney had taken over the team in October, and many thought he was doing a good job, but the club has decided to move in a different direction. This is sure to be a controversial decision, as Rooney…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and economist Pat Utomi on Tuesday paid a visit to the home of late Ondo State governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Jericho, Ibadan. The two men went to express their condolences to the late governor’s wife, Betty Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on Wednesday after battling prostate cancer for an extended…
A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old labourer, Emmanuel Paul, to eight months in prison for stealing cell phones. Paul, who resides in Kaduna State, had pleaded guilty to a count charge of theft. He also pleaded for leniency. The judge, Mr Aliyu Kagarko, gave the convict an option of…
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajia Halima Shehu, due to alleged financial impropriety. According to Channels Television, President Tinubu has immediately suspended Shehu and authorised her replacement. Akindele Egbuwalo, the national N-Power programme manager, has been appointed as the acting replacement for Shehu…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir, Tuesday restated the Federal Government’s commitment to equip the youths with sustainable life skills across the country. The minister said this during an inspection tour on the ongoing construction of a vocational training centre in Yola, Adamawa State. According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is desirous of…
Airtel Africa plc announced on Tuesday the retirement of its chief executive officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, effective from July 1, 2024. Concurrently, the company has appointed Sunil Taldar as managing director and chief executive officer to succeed Mr. Ogunsanya upon his retirement. Taldar, who joined Airtel Africa in October 2023 as the director of transformation,…
The Grassroots Engagement for Good Governance, GRENFGG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to redouble efforts toward people-oriented policies by focusing on welfare and innovative measures in alleviating poverty and economic hardships. The Convener of the group, Mr Adeolu Iwakun, stated this in the group’s New Year message to Nigerians on Monday in Akure. Iwakun said…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Tuesday, said Nigerians would soon enjoy the gains of fuel subsidy removal. Yahaya stated this in Gombe while inaugurating the phase two of the state’s palliative distribution to residents of the state. He stated that President Bola Tinubu, in collaboration with the state governors, was intensifying efforts to…
