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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Condoles With Jigawa Residents Over Tanker Explosion

October 16, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90…

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Court Grants Mother Custody Of 4 Children In Kwara

October 16, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

An Area Court sitting in Centre-Igboro in Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted a woman, Olomu Ajibola, custody of her four children to enable her care for them. The presiding judge,…

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Reps Demand Urgent Reversal Of Petrol, Cooking Gas Price Hike

October 16, 2024 Musa Jibril

The House of Representatives has waded into the increase in the pump price of petroleum products, demanding an urgent reversal of the hike in the price of the fuel and…

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Kano Parents Protest Detention Of #EndBadGovernance Youths, Demand Immediate Release

October 16, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Some aggrieved parents of the youths detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests have staged a protest at the Kano State House of Assembly, seeking the swift release of their detained children.…

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CAF Confirms Morocco Host Of 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League

October 16, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as host of the 2024 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League finals. DAILY POST reports that the competition, according to…

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Tinubu Was Less Concerned About Nigerians When I Told Him Problems Buhari Was Causing For The Country – Utomi

October 16, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Professor of political economy and management expert, Pat Utomi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of compounding the problems of Nigerians. Utomi revealed that he went to President Tinubu in 2019,…

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Ohanaeze PG: Be Mindful Of Deceitful Elites – Isiguzoro Cautions Ohakim

October 16, 2024 Musa Jibril

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has vehemently condemned the move by a group, known as Igbo Progressive Movement, IPM, to support the nomination of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim of…

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Man Badly Burnt During Attempt To Vandalize Transformer Cables In Niger State

October 16, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A suspected vandal, Tasiu Danlami, got more than what he bargained for during an attempt to vandalise AEDC transformer cables in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. The 22-year-old…

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AFCONQ: CAF Postpones Libya Vs Nigeria

October 16, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Confederation of African Football, CAF has announced the postponement of Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday. The game was…

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Nigeria’s Oshodi Elected African Table Tennis Federation President

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi was on Tuesday elected president of the African Table Tennis Federation, ATTF. Enitan, a former Lagos State Sports Commissioner was elected unopposed. The sports administrator succeeds…

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Absence Of Judge Stalls Trial Of Ex-NIRSAL MD Over Alleged Forgery

October 15, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The trial of Aliyu Abdulhameed, former Managing Directing, Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, Plc, was stalled on Tuesday, October 15, following the absence of Justice Inyang…

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U-17 WWC: We’re Battle Ready For Flamingos – New Zealand Captain Eglinton

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

New Zealand captain Alyssha Eglinton says the team is battle ready for their opening fixture at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Nigeria. The Oceania champions will confront…

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EPL: Man Utd Terminates Sir Alex Ferguson’s Ambassadorial Deal

October 15, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Manchester United have ended its ambassadorial contract with club legend, Sir Alex Ferguson. With the decision, Ferguson will step back from his current ambassadorial role at the end of the…

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Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Insist On Vacant Seats Of Amaewhule, Others

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its stance that the legislative seats of factional Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their defection from…

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His Prettiest Problem – BBNaija

October 15, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Bella Okagbue has shared new photos with her man, Sheggz Olusemo to show that they are still waxing strong. Taking to her Instagram page, the influencer shared loved-up…

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Edo Guber: Six Political Parties Petition Tribunal, Allege Irregularities

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

Six political parties have filed petitions at the Edo State election tribunal challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the September…

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National Grid: FG Gives Latest Update On Nationwide Blackout

October 15, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that the restoration of the national grid, which collapsed on Monday, October 14, 2024, causing widespread blackout, is nearly complete. In a…

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Absence Of Judge Stalls Trial Of Ex-Ex-NIRSAL MD Over Alleged Forgery

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

The absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, stalled the trial of Aliyu Abdulhameed, former Managing Directing, Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for…

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BREAKING: CAF Delists Libya Vs Nigeria AFCON Qualifier

October 15, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya has been delisted. The match was delisted by Confederation of African Football, CAF…

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EPL: Man Utd Terminates Sir Alex Ferguson’s Ambassadorial Deal

October 15, 2024 Musa Jibril

Manchester United have decided to end Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract with the club. This means Ferguson will step back from his current ambassadorial role at the end of the…

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