The Premier League has justified the decision to cancel two goals during Chelsea’s narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a high-stakes match on Thursday night. In an official statement released through its social media channels, the Premier League clarified that a shot from Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo was disallowed after a thorough VAR review. The … Read more
The Nigerian currency, the Naira, has just experienced its most significant decline against the United States (US) Dollar in the official foreign exchange market, coinciding with the tariff announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the naira fell to ₦1,552.53 per dollar on Thursday, down … Read more
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it would not hesitate to suspend or fine international carriers that sold tickets to passengers only to airlift them halfway to their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. NCAA gave the warning on Thursday in a statement signed by Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu. Achimugu … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted on Friday by the Constitutional Court, which upheld parliament’s impeachment over his imposition of martial law last year that sparked the country’s worst political crisis in decades. The unanimous ruling caps months of political turmoil that have overshadowed efforts to deal with the new administration of U.S. … Read more
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, has declared that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will be the sole candidate for the governorship election in Delta State in 2027, emphasizing that there will be no vacancy in the Government House. Guwor made this assertion when he hosted the executive and members of “Unique … Read more
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reportsthat he collapsed at home in Abuja during an official engagement and was rushed to France for urgent medical intervention. Angered by these reports, Wike said he would write the condolence letters of those wishing him death. He made the denial on Thursday while fielding questions from … Read more
The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to the early commencement of operations of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank (AEB), an initiative of members of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO). In a post on his X handle, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, noted that he headed the Nigerian … Read more
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has warned that the recent actions by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, including the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, could lead to the collapse … Read more
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the upper chamber of the National Assembly was looking into all issues of public concern relating to the Tax Reform Bills, 2024. Bamidele assured that the senate will consider the bills immediately after the Eid and Easter holidays. Bamidele, who is senator for Ekiti Central, equally revealed that … Read more
Nigerian banks have so far raised N2.4 trillion through the capital market in the ongoing recapitalisation of the banking sector directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in an interview in Abuja. Agama stated that the capital market was strong enough … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for Nigeria’s Single Window (NSW) Project, an evolving initiative designed to streamline trade processes, reduce bottlenecks, enhance transparency, and increase government revenue. IMF’s backing for the NSW project was conveyed on Thursday in Abuja by its Technical Assistance Advisor for Revenue Administration 2, Marco Antonio. Antonio led … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou expressed his frustration with the video assistant referee (VAR) after Pape Matar Sarr’s goal was controversially disallowed during their Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Chelsea, yet the outcome was marred by the cancellation of two … Read more
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Tinubu has resigned from his appointment. A former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum, Baba-Ahmed was said to have submitted his resignation about two weeks ago. It was gathered that Baba-Ahmed cited personal grounds as his main reason for resigning his position. Sources within the presidency said … Read more
A renowned global manufacturer of automotive care products has officially announced its entry into the Nigerian market, aiming to provide advanced, high-quality car maintenance solutions to vehicle owners, mechanics, and businesses across the country. The company, known for its innovative car care technology and strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, is bringing its … Read more
A Prominent Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi, has died after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed sickness. Naija News reports that Tanshi, the Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jummaat Mosque, died in Bauchi after returning from medical treatment in India. One of the scholar’s close disciples, Abdulhakeem Shaaban Baban Keke, confirmed Tanshi’s death … Read more
Nigeria earned a 177-run win over Sierra Leone to record their first win of the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup qualifiers at the UNILAG Cricket Oval. The Junior Yellow Greens suffered three consecutive defeats to Namibia, Tanzania, and Kenya at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Onikan. The team bounced back with an … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers – The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital, has ordered the police, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to desist from arresting the suspended chief of staff to embattled Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie. Justice IPC Igwe of the trial court gave the … Read more
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an order preventing the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies from arresting Edison Ehie, the suspended Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The ruling was given by Justice IPC Igwe in response to a motion filed by Ehie. The … Read more
Opposition parties have criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their frequent trips outside the country. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have all raised concerns over what they describe as excessive international travel by the country’s top leaders. … Read more
The leadership dispute within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) plunged deeper on Thursday when a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a lawsuit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The legal action, filed by Dr. Ahmed Ajuji and 20 others, sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current … Read more