UEFA on Thursday included three Manchester City players, and a Barcelona duo, among others, in the Champions League team for this week. The players include the likes of Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Joško Gvardiol, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha. They were all impressive for their respective clubs during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg fixtures on…
Global Citizen, the world’s leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. Six young, trailblazing changemakers will be celebrated with a dedicated award ceremony during the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on May 1, 2024. Global Citizen Prize will be hosted by CBS…
In a tragic turn of events, Hon. Mohammed Idris, a prominent figure in Kogi State’s political landscape and a former member of the House of Representatives, has passed away. Hailing from a distinguished lineage as the son of the former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, Mohammed served diligently as the representative for Ankpa, Olamaboro,…
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Muslims in the country have been warned against indulging in social activities prohibited by Islam while observing the Sallah celebration. An Islamic cleric, Mallam Musa Bello gave the warning on Wednesday at the Gadumo praying ground in Kogi State. According to him, the experience of the 30-day Ramadan is meant to strengthen the belief of…
Two passengers, a male and a female, on Wednesday were flung into the Lagos Lagoon from a bus on the inward Lagos lane of the Third Mainland Bridge, leaving several others wounded. According to a statement from the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), the accident happened when the said bus on high speed swerved off…
Manchester United might qualify for the Champions League next season even if they finish sixth. According to talkSPORT, this is thanks to a UEFA rule change. If West Ham wins the Europa League and finishes fifth, United would qualify for the Champions League if they come sixth. The Red Devils are currently 11 points adrift…
The Accord Party on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts at stabilising prices of commodities in the country, saying the appreciation of the naira against the US dollar is not reflected in the prices of commodities. The Lagos State Chairman of the Party, Mr Dele Oladeji, made the call in an interview…
Box office queen, Funke Akindele has shared a cryptic post hours after being called out by late actress Adejumoke’s brother for ‘eye-service’. Aderounmu Adejumoke passed away and Funke Akindele, who starred in a film with her, expressed condolences over the loss. However, Adejumoke’s brother claimed that the actress never reached out to his sister during all the…
Brother of the late actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, has called out actress, Funke Akindele, for sending in her condolences after allegedly ignoring her when she needed help. Aderounmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’sDiary, died during the weekend over an undisclosed ailment. While reacting to the demise, via the comment session of an…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has felicitated Muslims in the state and the country at large on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to use the season of sacrifice to seek the face of Allah. The Governor, in his goodwill Message signed by his Special Adviser on…
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Rainstorm has wreaked havoc at Iyara Community, the headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, removing roofs of over 100 houses while it rendered more than 3,000 people homeless. The rainstorm which occurred Monday night affected residents who are now counting their losses as some are currently taking shelter with neighbours, families and…
Faced with sky-high inflation, low salaries and an overstretched healthcare system, doctors and nurses are leaving Nigeria in their thousands every year for better opportunities abroad. Between 15,000 and 16,000 doctors have departed in the past five years, according to Nigeria’s Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. Today, Africa’s most populous country has just 55,000 doctors for a population…
UEFA has approved Real Madrid’s request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof. ESPN reports that the quarter-final first leg game will now be played under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground. Real believe…
World Netball has enforced a ban on transgender women from participating in women’s international competitions. This decision, effective immediately, follows the release of a new participation and inclusion policy by the global governing body. According to the policy, women’s netball at the international level will now exclusively feature players identified as female at birth, regardless…
The Nigeria Customs exchange rate of import duties and cargo clearance has dropped below the official market of N1251/$. Checks on the Nigeria Customs foreign exchange portal reveal that the exchange rate of import duties is N1246.66/$- a difference of around N5 from the exchange rate at the close of business on Friday. The decline in…
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. Adeola Aderounmu, the brother of the actress, announced her passing through his Instagram story on Sunday. He also posted a flyer detailing the burial arrangements and captioned the post, “You are in a better place now…
Victor Osimhen headed his 12th goal in Serie A this season for Napoli to fight back from a goal down and win 4-2 at Monza on Sunday. The reigning African Footballer of the year connected home a cross from the right with a powerful header in the 55th minute. Napoli scored three goals within six…
Emirates, UAE, has concluded plans to resume flights with Nigeria. This followed numerous visits from President Bola Tinubu to UAE over the communication breakdown between both countries. Featuring on Arise Television on Monday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the Emirates Airline had already indicated its readiness in a letter sent…
Sporting activities were distributed over the weekend in Agbor, headquarters of Ika south local government area of Delta State, over the sudden news of the death of a grassroots footballer. The Winners FC Agbor promising defender was said to have slumped and died during training at a football pitch. All efforts to revive the former…
The Federal Government is advocating for mining companies to adopt the Segilola gold project’s international best practices, as recommended by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. During a recent visit to Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), an indigenous gold mining company in Ilesha, Osun State, Dr. Alake praised the extensive efforts invested…
Renowned vocalist, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, famously known as Brymo, asserts his musical prowess surpasses that of Burna Boy. During an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask with skit maker, Bae U Barbie, Brymo responded to Burna Boy’s diss freestyle, suggesting Brymo had “fallen off.” Asserting his position, Brymo remarked, “The diss freestyle is typical Burna Boy…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described himself as weak but has a strong God. Pastor Adeboye, however, cautioned those criticizing and mocking him to be cautious, stressing that those who engage in such behaviour ultimately meet unfortunate ends. He spoke during his sermon and anointing…
Kevin De Bruyne brought up his century of goals for Manchester City by scoring twice in a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace that moved the champions level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool. City had fallen behind after just three minutes at Selhurst Park, but De Bruyne led the response by curling in a…
A total of 51,447 Nigerians have successfully registered to participate in the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed. Recall that 95,000 Hajj slots were allocated to Nigeria by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for this year’s pilgrimage which was the exact number…
Burundi referee, Pacifique Ndabihawenimana will take charge of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup second-leg quarter-final clash between Algerian side USM Alger and Rivers United. The experienced referee has been on the FIFA list since 2013 and has taken charge of matches in this year’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as well as the 2023 Africa…
Renowned Nigerian media icon, Shade Ladipo, delivers scathing criticism aimed at Grammy-winning sensation, Burna Boy. In an exclusive teaser for the upcoming episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Ladipo launches into a blistering critique of Burna Boy’s authenticity. Labeling the Afro-fusion artist as “fake” and…
Renowned Nollywood figure Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, popularly known as Simi Gold, extends empathy towards her associate, Bobrisky, amidst ongoing legal proceedings by the EFCC. Recalling Simi Gold’s own legal entanglement in February 2023 due to a widely circulated video depicting her mistreatment of naira notes, this gesture of solidarity is significant. In response to the recent…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has forged partnerships with several airlines to facilitate the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing stakeholders at the Hajj House in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, emphasized the paramount importance of prioritizing the security and welfare of the pilgrims by the…
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slapped a hefty N200 million fine on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for flouting the newly implemented tariff guidelines. The regulatory body has instructed an immediate reimbursement to customers who were overcharged. In an official statement released by NERC, it confirms taking punitive measures against AEDC for…
