Fulham has presented a £15m initial bid for Calvin Bassey, the Nigerian defender. Ajax, the player’s current club, is yet to respond to the offer, while Bassey still has four years remaining on his contract with them. The 23-year-old is … Continue reading Fulham makes £15m offer for Nigerian defender Bassey
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) achieved a significant legal victory as the Federal High Court in Lagos issued a final forfeiture order for 111 vehicles and motorcycles abandoned by suspected drug dealers. Justice Ayokunle Faji granted the order, … Continue reading NDLEA secures forfeiture of 111 abandoned vehicles from drug dealers
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mohammed Dankwara, has announced the arrest of 53 male individuals linked to cult-related activities in the state. The CP issued a warning to citizens and organizations, urging them to refrain from supporting cult … Continue reading 53 suspected cultists arrested in Edo state
The National Economic Council of Nigeria is currently in session at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This meeting comes just two days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited raised the petrol pump price from N540/litre to N617/litre, sparking outrage … Continue reading NEC holds meeting amid fuel price hike and economic concerns
A young woman named Miss Chinyere Awuda met a tragic end at a popular hotel in Awka, Anambra State. The incident occurred during a birthday party where friends were spraying money on the celebrant as he danced. The following morning, … Continue reading Young lady beaten to death in Anambra hotel
An unidentified man lost his life, and 48 others were injured in a powerful explosion that rocked Johannesburg, South Africa. The underground blast occurred on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to roads and damaging 34 vehicles. Emergency responders swiftly arrived … Continue reading Deadly explosion in South Africa, one killed, 48 injured
Federal High Court in Abuja warns of arrest warrant for suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, due to his failure to appear in court regarding a $53 million judgment debt related to the Paris Club refund. Justice … Continue reading Court threatens Emefiele with arrest over $53m Paris club refund
The Canadian government has provided a grant of $9,261,920 to the Federal Government of Nigeria to support the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine services for high-priority risk groups and strengthen the country’s health system. The grant was launched in Abuja as … Continue reading FG receives $9.2 million grant from Canadian government for COVID-19 response
Over 1,000 cattle have been captured by troops from Operations Safe Haven (OPSH), responsible for security in Plateau State, for grazing on farmlands in the troubled Mangu Local Government Area. The OPSH Special Task Force intercepted the cows, along with … Continue reading Plateau security forces arrest 1,000 grazing cattle invading Mangu farmlands
Sudan’s ongoing war has devastated road transportation, leaving truck drivers like Mahana Abdelrahman stranded and jobless. The conflict, which erupted in April and quickly escalated, has killed thousands and displaced millions. Abdelrahman, who has been a lorry driver for two … Continue reading Sudanese drivers left idle as war halts transportation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticized the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government for the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or fuel from N534 to N617 per litre. In a statement, the National Publicity Secretary … Continue reading PDP condemns federal government for N617 per litre fuel price
A civil liberty organization, Network for Advocacy and Good Leadership Initiative (NAGLI), has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s plan to increase electricity tariffs by 40%, stating that it will deepen the suffering of Nigerians. The group emphasized that the timing … Continue reading Group opposes proposed 40% electricity tariff hike, citing further suffering for Nigerians
In the early hours of Wednesday, a potentially fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, narrowly sparing the lives of eight individuals involved. The incident took place on the Sagamu-Interchange stretch and involved a trailer carrying vehicles, two Toyota Hiace … Continue reading Eight individuals miraculously survive auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
In a recent interview with Evening Standard UK, Grammy award-winning singer Wizkid explained his reluctance to discuss politics in his music and interviews. He stated that the Nigerian masses are primarily concerned with meeting their basic needs and do not … Continue reading Wizkid reveals why he doesn’t get involved in Nigerian politics
During an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Senegalese-American singer Akon was asked to pick between Davido and Burna Boy, two renowned African musicians. Without hesitation, Akon chose Davido as his favorite. He praised … Continue reading Akon picks Davido over Burna in Davido vs Burna boy debate
The Nigerian naira experienced a positive upswing on Tuesday, strengthening by 6.58% to close at N742.93/$ at the investors and exporters (I&E) window. This improvement comes after the currency reached an all-time low of N803.9/$ just two sessions prior. Data … Continue reading Naira strengthens further at I&E window, closes at N742.9/$
The CEO of FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera, emphasized on Tuesday the commission’s determination to combat arbitrary price increases by trade associations for essential food items. During a high-level forum focused on fair food prices in Nigeria, Irukera highlighted the government’s commitment … Continue reading FG to take action against trade associations engaging in excessive food price hikes
14-year-old girl fatally shot in Western Cape, South Africa after rejecting advances from teenage boy. Naeema Marshall, a Grade 9 student, was visiting her aunt when she was gunned down in Eerste River. The incident occurred on Monday, July 17, … Continue reading Teenage boy allegedly shoots 14 year old girl to death in South Africa
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Uche Nnaji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election in Enugu state. Nnaji contested the victory of Dr. Peter Mbah of the Peoples … Continue reading Court of appeal dismisses lawsuit filed by Enugu APC governorship candidate against Peter Mbah
Tobi Amusan, renowned Nigerian athlete and world-record hurdler, has confirmed that she is facing an anti-doping rules violation charge due to missing three drug tests within a 12-month period. Amusan shared this information on her Instagram account on July 18 … Continue reading Tobi Amusan faces anti-doping charges for missed drug tests
Tazeebabs Nuhu, a Nigerian man, expressed his grief over the tragic death of a farmer who was abducted and subsequently killed by kidnappers despite his family paying a ransom. The farmer, known as Alfa, was taken from his farm in … Continue reading Nigerian man mourns farmer abducted and killed by kidnappers despite ransom payment
Tax expert Taiwo Oyedele has stepped down from his position as Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in order to dedicate his full attention to his role as the Chair of the Presidential Fiscal Policy & … Continue reading Tax expert Taiwo Oyedele resigns from PwC to join Tinubu’s tax committee
The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) allegedly withholding public revenue amounting to about N2 trillion. In a motion raised by Uduak Odudoh, the House accused the NNPCL of disrespecting the collective … Continue reading Lawmakers probe alleged N2 trillion non-remittance by NNPCL
Court orders Ecobank Nigeria to pay N72.2bn in damages to Honeywell Flour Mills, as ruled by Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Lagos. The legal battle between the two companies involved a series of allegations and counterclaims, … Continue reading Court orders Ecobank to pay Honeywell N72 billion in damages
According to the Justice Minister of France, Eric Dupond-Moretti, over 700 people have been handed prison sentences in relation to the riots that took place in the country at the end of last month. He commended the “firm” response of … Continue reading France sentences over 700 rioters to prison
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