According to reputed Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, Chelsea will look to discuss payment terms with Napoli for the release clause in the contract of Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international, the West London club’s top target for the summer transfer window, has an exit clause worth €130 ...

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo on Saturday promised a robust welfare package for the state’s civil servants.He gave the assurance in Lokoja after an interactive session with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and those of the Trade Union Congress ...

By Abiodun Komolafe When sometime in 2008, the late Yinka Odumakin invited me to his 23, Sylvia Crescent, Anthony Village-office in Lagos, little did I know that a big surprise was waiting for me. A fine gentleman with a consistent commitment to the progressive bent, Odumakin ...

In 2023, South Africa accounted for 77.0 percent of the total music revenue from the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). While this might surprise music lovers on the continent, it did not shock music experts who ...

The Katsina State Police Command said its operatives succeeded in killing five suspected bandits and rescued 100 kidnaped victims between January and March 2024. The police also said 658 rustled cattle were recovered within the period under reviewed. Briefing journalists at the command’s ...

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara state has accused the state government of alleged double standard in the issue of the Debt Management Office (DMO), saying the state government should not play with citizens’ intellect. In a statement issued today Saturday in Gusau by the Zamfara ...

The Ilorin zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Ilorin, Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, for allegedly defrauding a member of the church to the tune of N3,980,000. In a ...

Manchester City moved level on points with Liverpool at the Premier League summit by fighting back to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring two wonderful goals. Palace threatened an upset when Jean-Philippe Mateta gave them a third-minute lead, but De Bruyne’s ...

Agency The World Health Organisation has announced plans to deploy cholera rapid diagnostic tests to combat the increasing infections globally. The WHO revealed that Malawi has received the first shipment of the tests, marking the beginning of a worldwide diagnostics programme aimed at enhancing ...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said they beat Crystal Palace 4-2 because of Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne was restored to the starting XI for the trip to Selhurst Park along with Erling Haaland, after they were rested for the win over Aston Villa. The hosts took an early lead through ...

Manchester City kept up the pressure on their title rivals and Kevin de Bruyne hit his 100th goal for the club in their 4-2 victory at Crystal Palace. There had been doubts about whether or not the Belgian or Erling Haaland would be in the starting line-up for the lunchtime kick-off at ...

The spiritual leader of The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has declared that Cross River State shall soon become the richest state in the entire ...

Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashback and recall some events that marked this day. April 6, 1320 The Declaration of Arbroath, asserting Scottish independence from England, was signed. April 6, 1652 Cape Colony, the first European settlement in ...

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Randle General Hospital recently celebrated Global Nutrition Awareness Month with Ansar-ud-deen Grammar School, Lagos. ...

Canadian authorities revealed they prevented the export of almost 600 stolen vehicles overseas by inspecting 390 shipping containers at the Port of Montreal. Over 480 vehicles stolen from Ontario in the last three months were recovered at the port, along with an additional 115 stolen from ...

  Following the electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) a couple of days ago, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) offers an online platform for customers to easily check their tariff band, account balance, and more. Where is the franchise ...

The State Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed that many projects have been lined up for inauguration in Delta state to mark the first anniversary of Governor  Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.  Aniagwu disclosed this shortly after inspecting some ...

Social media influencer Adeola Adeyemi a.k.a Diiadem has opened up about why she had a public meltdown on social media in February 2024. Diiadem recently appeared as a guest on the Who’s In My House show hosted by Hawa ‘ and recounted her meltdown on Instagram when a social media user ...

Agency The Federal Government has been urged to ensure concerted efforts are put in place for proper monitoring of released funds for health projects. The appeal was made by a General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos ahead of the ...

Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum says his team will prove their worth as Africa’s best by beating the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Pretoria next week. The West Africans claimed a 1-0 victory over Desiree Ellis’ side in the first leg of their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier in Abuja ...

As part of its intensified effort against torture and other rights violations, an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, Legend Golden Care Foundation (LGCF), has conducted a collaborative sensitisation campaign in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The community awareness engagement which held ...

Sen. Musa Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, says the military can end the current security challenge facing the country, given the necessary motivation. Kwankwaso, also the National Leader of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stated this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after the NNPP ...

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Chief Imam of Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area, Sheikh Quasim Musa. Musa was said to have been abducted by gunmen on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence in Ilukpa, Iyara, headquarters of Ijumu Local ...

April 06, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Senate has postponed its resumption earlier scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, till Tuesday, April 23, 2024, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.Senate Clerk Chinedu Akubueze disclosed the development in a message sent to the Senators on Saturday.Titled: “For the ...

 Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the charges against him for allegedly collecting $200,000 from a contractor are “trumped-up”.   Ganduje, immediate former governor of Kano, spoke in reaction to an eight-count charge filed against him by the ...

Nigeria is set to launch a revamped National Identity Card packed with new features, according to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This new card, developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), goes ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has commenced a review into the acquittal of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke, by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in the Malau OPL 245 fraud case. The EFCC had arraigned Mr Adoke ...

By: Fatima Hassan.   The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), has signed the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage airlift agreement with two  federal government approved airlines. The agreement was signed in Abuja, the nation’s capital by two Nigerian based Airlines, Max Air and Air Peace ...

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has authorized the deployment of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Deputy Public Relations Officers (DPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to a statement from the Force Public Relations Officer, ...

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of a managing director and two executive directors to serve on the management team of the National Education Loan Fund. They include Akintunde Sawyerr as Managing Director, Frederick Akinfala as Executive Director, Finance and ...

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will return to the ring in September following his KO win against Francis Ngannou.Former two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua extended his unbeaten streak to four fights last month when he dropped Ngannou twice before stopping him for good in the second ...

 SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE  Parents with autistic children have been advised to stay strong and seek the right intervention so as to allow the children to live a normal life.  Oluwatosin Elugbe, Programme Coordinator for Hadassah Developmental Care and Nutrition Foundation, gave the ...

Senator Natasha AkpotiBy EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the recent violent attacks in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi, where at least 19 people have lost their lives.She ...

A wedding is a special and happy event where love, joy, and celebration are in the air. The wedding attire is way more than just a regular outfit. It’s like a reflection of the bride’s personality, style, and the traditions she holds dear. The wedding dress is like a statement of who she is and ...

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested one Lucky Okubo, a 17years old boy over the suspected murder of his 14years old girlfriend, Shallon Ebitare, a resident of Akaibiri Community in Yenagoa. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Musa Mohammed, the ...

I understand that prolonged sitting can be bad for one’s health especially at an elderly age. I am a tailor in my 50s. Kindly let me know how I can reduce my sitting period. Femos (by SMS)   Sedentary behavior contributes to obesity and cardio-metabolic unhealthiness. This is because blood ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a managing director and two executive directors to serve on the management team of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The appointees  include Akintunde Sawyerr as Managing Director, Mr. Frederick Akinfala as Executive Director, ...

Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk has picked Roberto Firmino as his best teammate at Anfield. Van Dijk said Firmino kept Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane together. Firmino, with Salah and Mane formed a devastating attacking troika up front for Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, both Firmino and Mane ...

A friend of mine will soon commence Radiation Therapy for Prostate cancer. I want to know if the therapy is safe. Abbas (by SMS)   Radiation therapy, while effective in treating prostate cancer, can have some side effects. These side effects can vary depending on the specific type of ...

The Federal Government, on Friday, insisted on the 240 per cent hike in tariff payable by power consumers in the band ‘A’ category despite calls for its reversal. It also revealed that the subsidised power pricing regime would be for the short term, with a transition plan to achieve a full ...

By Ogaga Ariemu President Bola Tinubu has approved the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. This was contained in a statement on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, a presidential spokesperson. Accordingly, he appointed Akintunde Sawyerr as the Managing Director and Chief Executive ...

On Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that the king of England, had started treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. The King is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Sandringham. His cancer was detected while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate in January. ...

Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has suggested that Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is a better overall footballer than Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer, scored a hat-trick on Thursday night against Manchester United. Speaking about Palmer and Saka, ...

There are renewed concerns over levels of violence in France after the death of a 15-year-old student who was attacked near his school. The student was attacked by several people as he left school on Thursday afternoon in Viry-Chatillon, about 20km (12 miles) south of Paris. He suffered a ...

The General Manager, Cooperate Affairs of National Inland Waterways Authority, (NIWA) Alhaji Jibril Dardau, slumped and died in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, on Friday. A family source said that Dardau died shortly after leading an early morning Prayer at the mosque . “He slumped in his ...

The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc, on Friday, attributed the power outage in its franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti to low power generation by the generating companies (Gencos). The firm’s Chief Technical Officer, Jonathan ...

April 5, (THEWILL)- A Civil Society Organisation, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has commended the Provost of the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Professor Daniel George Udo, for his transparent handling of the funds ...

 Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the recent earthquake in New Jersey and parts of New York, both in the United States of America.   In a post on his X handle on Friday, Sani said the world should repent as the Kingdom of God is at hand.   The former lawmaker also recalled ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement in Abuja the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is 97 per cent completed. Mr Wike, stated this after an inspection tour of the project from the Metro Station in Central Area to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on ...