Former Liverpool star, Steve Nicol has picked Barcelona to qualify for the UEFA Champions League semi-final ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.Nicol spoke ahead of PSG’s Champions League quarter-final first leg tie with Barcelona on Wednesday night.Speaking on ESPN, Nicol said the La Liga champions ...

Reiterates commitment to people’s well-being Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday charged Muslim Ummah across the country to eschew acts and behaviors that abrade the rewards of their fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Adeleke gave the charge while fielding ...

The Governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Rivers State, Sobomabo Jackrich, during the 2023 General elections has bteen arrested. Jackrich, an ex-Niger Delta agitator, was reportedly arrested by men dressed in military camouflage, from his residence in Usokun in ...

President Bola Tinubu observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at the Eid Ground at Dodon Barracks on Wednesday in Lagos. President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue to make sacrifice and exhibit integrity for national development.Tinubu said this after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at the ...

The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead. Oba Agbabiaka spent 20 years on the throne. According to a report from PUNCH Online, the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday. Also, his death was confirmed by the Chairman of Isolo ...

Around a third of Metropolitan Police officers plan to resign in the next two years, as a shock new survey suggests morale has hit rock bottom with some “struggling to put food on the table”. Nine in ten said they feel “worse off” financially now than they were five years ago, and 22 per cent ...

Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, has congratulated Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as a performing artiste. In a statement signed by an associate of the law firm, Susan Shimave, the company described D’banj’s journey in the music space ...

Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has said his refinery’s ability to sell diesel at significantly discounted prices will provide immediate relief to Nigeria’s inflation woes. Dangote disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday after visiting President Bola Tinubu to celebrate Eid-El-Fitr in ...

The Arewa Renaissance Front (ARF), a political movement in Kano State, has asked Governor Abba Yusuf”s administration in Kano State to stop what it termed “several attempts to frame the immediate past Governor of the State and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi ...

A toxic relationship is characterised by behaviours, attitudes, and dynamics that are harmful to one or both individuals involved. Here are ten signs that may indicate you’re in a toxic relationship: 1.Constant Criticism: If your partner consistently criticizes you, belittles your ...

Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has tackled the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for failing to immediately disclose the full cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project. Atiku, who was the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in ...

The Coalition of Northern Youth Movement, CNYM, has warned the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, against negative comments on the country’s security situation. Recall that the former governor of Kano State while speaking with journalists shortly ...

US President Joe Biden has said he believes that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a “mistake” in his handling of Gaza. “I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach,” he said in an interview. He said Gaza should have “total access to all food and ...

A cross-section of Nigerians, on Tuesday flayed the extension of a two-day holiday earlier declared by the federal government to three days. While some Nigerians described the decision as “commendable”, many berated the government, saying embarking on holidays drags down productivity of a ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive and remain optimistic about the future of the country. Adediran made the call in Lagos on Wednesday in his speech to mark the Eid el-Fitr. ...

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has introduced its innovative Geolocation Model Project designed to revolutionise agricultural operations and asset management.CITAD, Monday, held a media presentation at their Creativity Lab in Kano to unveil the groundbreaking ...

For businesses in Nigeria, where the digital marketplace is rapidly expanding, leveraging tools like Google My Business (GMB) can be a game-changer.In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how Nigerian businesses can utilize Google My Business to enhance their marketing efforts and achieve ...

ABUJA – The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejoices with our Muslim compatriots, on the joyous occasion of Eid el-Fitr. Eid el-Fitr is the breaking of the month-long fasting, marking the official end of Ramadan, which recalls the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. The ...

 A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of the fire that engulfed part of Dosunmu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday.Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that 14 other ...

The Ogwashi-Uku community, headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State has been in tension over rival cult war. Reports noted that more than fifteen youths from Ogwashi-Uku community were reportedly killed by the said gang of suspected rival cult groups. The said rival ...

A Sokoto-based cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, on Tuesday, observed Eid-el-Fitr prayer with his congregation. Recall that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, declared Wednesday the first of Shawwal and Eid, commemorating the completion of the 2024 Ramadan ...

An agro-allied company owned and controlled by the Ebonyi State Government known as Ebonyi State Fertilizer Chemical Company, has generated N200 million within six months which signposts an improvement and bullish sentiments in a State-owned investment. Nkechinyere Iyioku the Commissioner for ...

Players and officials of the Nigeria U-15 team also known as the Future Eagles, have been denied visa by the Spanish Embassy to take part in the UEFA U-16 Development Tournament starting on Friday. This was made known by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a post on X (formerly Twitter). A ...

In an attempt to resolve the lingering crisis over the vacant stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, the Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has decided to withdraw his suit against the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde and the late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. Ladoja had initiated the legal ...

CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo says Nigeria’s single entry visa fee of $215 is outrageous. Madowo made this known on his LinkedIn account on Monday. According to him, despite holding a Kenyan passport, which grants visa-free access to numerous African nations such as Uganda, ...

A traditional ruler in Kogi State has welcomed triplets after several years of waiting for the fruit of the womb. The monarch, Olu of Apata in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Oba (Dr.) Frederick Balogun JP announced this in a short statement issued on Tuesday. The bundles of joy ...

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the April 20 governorship primary in Ondo State, one of the aspirants, Hon. Olugbenga Edema, has said it would be suicidal for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field the state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for the November 16 governorship election due ...

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, counselled Muslim faithful across the country to be security conscious at all the prayer grounds during the Eid-el-ftri billed to hold nationwide on Wednesday. The secret police also advised them to report any suspicious movement to security ...

Gbenga Odogun The Kogi State Government has said no outbreak of Lassa fever was recorded in the 21 local governments of the state. Reacting to a viral of an alleged Lassa fever outbreak in the state, on Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adeiza, revealed that a student ...

The Katsina State Government has freed 222 inmates who could not pay fines imposed on them by different courts of law ahead of Sallah celebration. The State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, said the aim is to alleviate the burden of inmates across the state’s correctional facilities during ...

By Ogaga Ariemu Three electricity distribution companies have blamed Transmission Company of Nigeria for not supplying 20-hour power customers on Band A feeders amid the recent astronomical tariff increase. Abuja, Benin, and Kano electricity distribution companies disclosed this in separate ...

Anambra State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has enjoined Muslims to always promote values of universal justice, peace, mutual understanding, and love in their religious obligations. In his Goodwill Message to Muslim Faithful in Nigeria on behalf of the State ...

Dozens of vigilantes christened as ‘Yan Sa Kai’ reportedly lost their lives in a fight with bandits in Dogon-Dawa community in Mariga LGA of Niger State.  Local sources said the incident happened in the morning on Saturday when the bandits attempted to launch an attack on the communities in the ...

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu has branded his team’s performance in their 4-3 defeat to Katsina United as “not acceptable”. Ilechukwu expressed his dissatisfaction over the goals conceded by his team. The defeat ends the Flying Antelopes 10 games unbeaten run in the Nigeria ...

T he shutdown started when the remains of the soldiers started arriving at about 2:26 p.m . They were conveyed by the Military Ambulance vehicles and the FCT Ambulance Emergency services, among others.One of the reasons for the shutdown may be the movement of President Bola Tinubu ...

 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Commission) has directed all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers in the recently ...

In a highly anticipated match on Tuesday night, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are poised to maintain their impeccable record of never succumbing to defeat against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in senior women’s football matches played in the host nation. The two teams will face off in the second ...

Over the last few weeks, there have been contributions from a range of organisations on an important topic. The rules that govern the appointment of directors to the boards of private sector companies and whether or not it is appropriate for former government officials to move into such ...

Virgil Van Dijk has said Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford feels like a loss for the Reds Liverpool were dominant during the first half at Old Trafford, as a Luis Diaz goal put Jurgen Klopp’s on course to regain their position at the top of the Premier League table. ...

THE Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has called on stakeholders to support the amendments of the Federal Housing  Authority (FHA) Act. The Act, the group said the Minister for Housing and urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa has started working on through the federal government ...

The Management of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will award honorary degrees to the Chairman of Innoson Motors , Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, and Hajiya Hafsat Abdulwahid, the first female Novelist in Northern Nigeria, for distinguishing themselves in promoting local contents and ...

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has revealed that it repelled bandits’ attack near the Federal College of Education, (Technical), in Gusau, the state capital. This was disclosed to newsmen in Gusau by the commandant of the command, Sani ...

The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District,Onyekachi Nwebonyi, weekend handed over cheques of N40 million for 200 indigent students in various institutions of higher learning in the country.Neebonyi distributed the cheques to the 200 ...

In a significant stride towards professional excellence, Bodex Hungbo, the visionary force behind Bodex Media, has proudly secured her position as an Associate Member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Known for her meticulous approach and unparalleled ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday has offered to sell dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators at the rate of N1,101 per one dollar just as it announced the sales of $10,000 each to Bureau De Change operators. According to a circular uploaded to its website on Monday, ...

A cross section of dignitaries who graced the funeral and memorial service in honour of the late Obong Enobong Thomas Umanah  By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu and other notable dignitaries have joined others to witness the funeral and memorial service in honour ...

The Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, on Monday, refused to arraign an Islamic cleric, Sheik Abdulrazaq Solihudeen Aremoh, over a defamation case instituted against him by an ally of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and APC chieftain, Senator Suleiman ...

Everton has been docked two additional points, marking their second points deduction this season, following a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) as determined by an independent commission. As a result of this deduction, Everton now find themselves in ...

…profit rises by 179.6% Zenith Bank Plc has released its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2023. The tier-1 lender’s gross earnings increased by 125.4 percent in the review financial year while its profit before tax increased by 179.6 percent. Gross earnings rose to N2.131billion ...

Everton have been hit with a more points deduction by the Premier League this season, having previously been docked 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal Sean Dyche’s side have been hit with a two more points deduction this season by an independent commission after a breach ...