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ICYMI: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, becomes first player to score 900 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to […]
LG poll: Kaduna electoral commission releases screening timetable
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has presented a timetable for the screening exercise for councillors and chairmanship candidates ahead of the local government election slated for October 19, 2024. This is contained in a timetable signed by Mrs Hajara Mohammed, Chairman of the Commission, issued in Kaduna on Friday. […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities extended its ongoing strike by eight weeks as the Federal Government has failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised in the 2020 FGN/ASUU Memorandum of Action within the four-week warning strike.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities extended its ongoing strike by eight weeks as the Federal Government has failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised in the 2020 FGN/ASUU Memorandum of Action within the four-week warning strike. President of the union, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this known in a statement on Monday. Osodeke noted that the National Executive Council during their meeting on Sunday concluded that they would give the […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has revealed fresh facts on how suspended super cop and former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari; as well as his deputy, ACP Sunday Ubua, allegedly received a combined N4.2 billion from their separate bank accounts.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has revealed fresh facts on how suspended super cop and former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari; as well as his deputy, ACP Sunday Ubua, allegedly received a combined N4.2 billion from their separate bank accounts. The details are part of a report sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, by the NDLEA. According to the drug enforcement […]
FCT COUNCIL POLL 2022: Over 400 candidates jostle for chairmanship, councillorship positions (LIVE UPDATES)
It is election day in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as residents of the nation’s capital go to the polls to elect chairmen and councillors for the six Area Councils. The Area Councils are Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali and Abuja Municipal (AMAC). The election will see the emergence of six chairmen – for each area council, and 62 councillors. Over 400 candidates and their running mates are currently […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says it “hurts” to leave Arsenal “without a real goodbye” after he left the club by mutual consent ahead of his move to Barcelona on a free transfer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says it “hurts” to leave Arsenal “without a real goodbye” after he left the club by mutual consent ahead of his move to Barcelona on a free transfer. Aubameyang trained with his new Barcelona team-mates on Tuesday after agreeing to a dramatic Deadline Day move to the Spanish giants from the Gunners. The 32-year-old leaves Arsenal after four years at the club, having joined from Borussia Dortmund in […]
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that it had received an in-depth technical report on the Super Eagles’ outing at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon from the team’s technical crew led by Austin Eguavoen.
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that it had received an in-depth technical report on the Super Eagles’ outing at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon from the team’s technical crew led by Austin Eguavoen. Nigeria won all three group phase matches against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau in Garoua, and emerged the only team in the tournament to claim a maximum nine points from three matches. […]
The Senate has invited the heads of 62 revenue agencies over the low remittances and the need to boost government revenue.
The Senate has invited the heads of 62 revenue agencies over the low remittances and the need to boost government revenue. This is according to an advertorial published by the Senate Committee on Finance. Some of the agencies include: The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nigerian Ports Authority, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Federal Road […]
Aviation industry regulator-the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority-is considering a major review of domestic airlines’ operating licence fees and other charges, in order to ensure its bills are in tandem with current realities and what is obtainable in other countries.
Aviation industry regulator-the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority-is considering a major review of domestic airlines’ operating licence fees and other charges, in order to ensure its bills are in tandem with current realities and what is obtainable in other countries. The Director-General, NCAA, Captain Nuhu Musa, made the disclosure during an interview in Lagos. He said the regulator was subsidising the industry considering how low its charges had remained over the […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it spent N100bn on refineries’ rehabilitation in 2021 and that funds were pumped into revamping the facilities on a monthly basis last year.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it spent N100bn on refineries’ rehabilitation in 2021 and that funds were pumped into revamping the facilities on a monthly basis last year. It disclosed this in a report on the funding performance of the oil firm from January to December 2021. Although no refinery was mentioned in the report, Nigeria’s refineries had been under the management of NNPC, as the rehabilitation […]
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that intra-city transport fares in Nigeria have increased by 283 per cent on the average amid the rising cost of fuel subsidy to the Federal Government.
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that intra-city transport fares in Nigeria have increased by 283 per cent on the average amid the rising cost of fuel subsidy to the Federal Government. The average cost of bus transportation within Nigerian cities rose from N122.83 in January 2017 to N470.83 in December 2021, reports have shown. This means that the cost of intra-city bus transportation has risen […]
The Office of the Auditor General of the Federation has disclosed that 15 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies failed to remit N127.13bn revenue to the Consolidated Revenue Fund between 2017 and 2019.
The Office of the Auditor General of the Federation has disclosed that 15 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies failed to remit N127.13bn revenue to the Consolidated Revenue Fund between 2017 and 2019. The OAuGF made this known in its 2019 Annual Report on Non-Compliance, Internal Control, and Weakness Issues in MDAs of the Federal Government of Nigeria for the year ended December 31, 2019, which was submitted to the National Assembly. […]
Nigerian music star Harrysong has debunked the notion that he has a set of twins from a previous relationship.
Nigerian music star Harrysong has debunked the notion that he has a set of twins from a previous relationship. The music star made this known via his Instagram Stories. He wrote, I am not Baba twins or daddy ejima. There were never any twins anywhere. According to him, the lady never gave birth. She lied and was just eating his money, stating that his first child is Daviva. It would […]
Afro-pop singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has said that motherhood has changed her more than marriage has.
Afro-pop singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has said that motherhood has changed her more than marriage has. The mother-of-one spoke about her experience in 2021 as an entertainer. She said it was an interesting year and she did not put out any music until November. Simi, who gave birth to her first child, Adejare, in 2020, explained what motherhood has taught her. She said, it taught her to […]
Nigerian singer, Teniola Akpata, simply known as Teni, cut off her performance and ran for her life at a show in Rivers state.
Nigerian singer, Teniola Akpata, simply known as Teni, cut off her performance and ran for her life at a show in Rivers state. She was performing when a fight began between a guy and another. A viral video made available online shows that at the sound of gunshots, the music star ran out of the show for her own safety. Teni is known for her afropop hit “Millionaire” and “Uyo […]
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says his administration is committed to making Ogun an oil producing state in the country.
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says his administration is committed to making Ogun an oil producing state in the country. Abiodun said this while delivering a convocation lecture at the 2nd and 3rd convocation programmes of the Mountain Top University, with the topic, “Quest for excellence: The Nexus of faith, knowledge and resilience.”. The governor said he was privileges to work as the chairman of the Olokola Free Trade […]
Experts in the telecommunication industry have said the move by the Federal Government to tax social media companies is right because the companies generate commercial revenues from the nation
Experts in the telecommunication industry have said the move by the Federal Government to tax social media companies is right because the companies generate commercial revenues from the nation. According to Meta, 7.5 per cent value-added tax will be applied on sales of ads to advertisers from January 2022, and this applies to all non-resident businesses that provide digital service in the nation. The company’s spokesperson said, from 2022, Nigeria […]
Latest data obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have shown that a total of 350 pipeline points were vandalised from January to July this year.
Latest data obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have shown that a total of 350 pipeline points were vandalised from January to July this year. The number of vandalised pipeline points rose from 27 in January to 54 in February, according to the NNPC data. In March, 70 pipeline points were vandalised, representing a 29.63 per cent increase when compared to February. The company said Port Harcourt area […]
Pep Guardiola has warned Kevin De Bruyne that he faces a fight to win back a regular place in the Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has warned Kevin De Bruyne that he faces a fight to win back a regular place in the Manchester City side after a campaign marred by injuries and a coronavirus infection. The Belgium midfielder returned to action as a substitute against Watford on Saturday but has been told he will start Tuesday’s Champions League match in Leipzig, City’s final fixture in Group A. The 30-year-old suffered ankle ligament […]
Vladimir Petković, manager of French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux has explained why he continued to snub Nigerian duo Samuel Kalu and Josh Maja despite the struggles of his regulars.
Vladimir Petković, manager of French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux has explained why he continued to snub Nigerian duo Samuel Kalu and Josh Maja despite the struggles of his regulars. Kalu and Maja, despite not suffering from any injury, were left out of the matchday squad against Lyon on Sunday by Petkovic with the manager relying on his underperforming players. Bordeaux ended up playing a 2-2 draw to make it […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says international airlines will be made to pay $3500 fine on each passenger flown into the country not complying with the Federal Government’s Revised COVID-19 Provisional Quarantine protocol.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says international airlines will be made to pay $3500 fine on each passenger flown into the country not complying with the Federal Government’s Revised COVID-19 Provisional Quarantine protocol. The NCAA said non-compliance with the COVID-19 protocol requirements could also lead to an outright ban of the non-compliant airline. In an All-Operators Letter with reference NCAA/DG/AIR/16/327 issued to all accountable managers and signed by the Director-General NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, international airlines were reminded that the […]
There was confusion among power sector operators on Tuesday after President Muhammadu Buhari, fired the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company as a result of the strike embarked upon by the AEDC workers the preceding day.
There was confusion among power sector operators on Tuesday after President Muhammadu Buhari, fired the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company as a result of the strike embarked upon by the AEDC workers the preceding day. Officials of the Federal Ministry of Power said the management of AEDC had been replaced with an interim governing council, stressing that the directive came from the Presidency. Austin Asoluka, told reporters in […]