The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw, unveiled on Friday, has set the stage for thrilling encounters between some of Europe’s top football clubs. The matchups, scheduled for February 11/12 and 18/19, feature Atalanta facing Club Brugge, and Borussia Dortmund taking on Sporting CP in a clash of German and Portuguese giants. A standout … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years of service or are above 60 years of age. The decision was made at the Commission’s first extraordinary meeting held on Friday, January 31, 2025, and was presided over by PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu. … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of using state institutions to suppress opposition voices. Atiku claims that the current administration is not genuinely fighting corruption but rather silencing critics to maintain political control. In a statement shared on his social media handle, the former presidential candidate of … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have either served for more than 35 years or reached 60 years of age. This decision was made during the Commission’s first extraordinary meeting of 2025, led by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Hashimu Argungu. Other key officials, … Read more
The African Development Bank has approved a $160 million senior corporate loan to support AXIAN Telecom to expand digital access and financial inclusion in nine African countries. The loan will accelerate the modernization and expansion of AXIAN Telecom‘s network infrastructure, with a focus on 4G and 5G deployment, while also driving digital innovation in its … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, recorded this remarkable feat during Al-Nassr’s recent 2-1 victory over Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo contributed significantly to the match, scoring the opening goal in the 35th minute after receiving a well-placed pass from Marcelo Brozovic. He further assisted the team by providing a key pass that led to Nawaf … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment, effective from January 23, 2025, is for an initial term of four years. Aliyu had been serving as the agency’s acting managing director since March 2024 before his confirmation. With over 20 years … Read more
Spanish La Liga giants, Real Madrid, have been approached with a staggering €300 million bid for their Brazilian superstar, Rodrygo, from Saudi Pro League club, Al-Hilal. This substantial offer for Rodrygo comes as Al-Hilal seeks to fill the void left by the departure of Neymar Jr., who joined the Saudi side earlier this year from … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment was made public in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment, effective from January 23, 2025, is for an … Read more
Some suspended lawmakers Zamfara State House of Assembly have taken to the streets of Abuja to protest their suspension. The lawmakers, 10 in number – while petitioning their National Assembly described their suspension as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on behalf of the embattled lawmakers, Ibrahim Tuku, read text jointly signed by all the … Read more