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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. […]
Gospel music singer Ada Ehi has taken the delivery of her gold plaque reward from YouTube after surpassing 1 million subscribers of the video streaming app.
Gospel music singer Ada Ehi has taken the delivery of her gold plaque reward from YouTube after surpassing 1 million subscribers of the video streaming app. In a post on her Instagram page, Ehi noted that she wasn’t the most talented singer, but God chose her regardless. Expressing gratitude to God for her career milestones, the music star said her success wasn’t surprising to her considering the things she had […]
MAVINS music singer Ayra Starr has weighed in on the comparison between millennials and Gen Z.
MAVINS music singer Ayra Starr has weighed in on the comparison between millennials and Gen Z. Comparing the millennials and Genz, the ‘Away’ singer shared how she’d love the millennials to think and act. She said, she thinks that Genz’s right now is leaving life on their terms which is so inspiring to see.” Continuing, the 18-year-old music star said, “she feels like a lot of millennia’s cared about the […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund has ranked Nigeria and Chad the second worst countries where children are at the most risk of climate change.
The United Nations Children’s Fund has ranked Nigeria and Chad the second worst countries where children are at the most risk of climate change. UNICEF in a report titled ‘Children’s climate risk index’ used data to generate new global evidence on how many children were currently exposed to climate and environmental hazards, shocks and stresses. It noted that one billion children globally were at risk. The CCRI helps to understand […]
The foreign exchange supplied by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of food products into Nigeria rose by 23.81 per cent to $1.04bn in the first half of this year, compared to the same period of 2020.
The foreign exchange supplied by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of food products into Nigeria rose by 23.81 per cent to $1.04bn in the first half of this year, compared to the same period of 2020. Food imports gobbled up $840.18m in H1 2020, down from $1.02bn in the same period a year earlier, according to the CBN data on sectoral utilisation for transactions valid for forex. […]
Strategists at the Institute of Strategic Management have developed a position paper that outlines frameworks and strategies that can assist the Federal Government harness the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Strategists at the Institute of Strategic Management have developed a position paper that outlines frameworks and strategies that can assist the Federal Government harness the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. The ISMN said if adopted, the strategies could significantly grow the country’s economy, boost its Gross Domestic Product and strengthen the value of naira. The President of ISMN, Alex Enebeli, said this at the institute’s annual conference […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Sunday announced a trading surplus of N43.57bn in April 2021, representing a 23.64 per cent increase over the N35.24bn surplus it recorded in the preceding month of March 2021.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Sunday announced a trading surplus of N43.57bn in April 2021, representing a 23.64 per cent increase over the N35.24bn surplus it recorded in the preceding month of March 2021. It disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by the corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Kennie Obateru. Meanwhile, trading surplus or trading deficit is derived after deduction of the expenditure profile […]
UEFA has announced that the video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used in all remaining European Qualifier matches for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
UEFA has announced that the video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used in all remaining European Qualifier matches for the FIFA World Cup 2022. UEFA, in a statement, said it can confirm that the VAR system will be used, with the agreement of FIFA, in all remaining European Qualifier matches for the FIFA World Cup 2022, following a decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee in July 2021. It […]
Dickson Oghenebrume and Sally Abaka, Ese Brume’s parents, have dedicated the athlete’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic long jump bronze medal to Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, and the incumbent and immediate past Governors of Delta State.
Dickson Oghenebrume and Sally Abaka, Ese Brume’s parents, have dedicated the athlete’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic long jump bronze medal to Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, and the incumbent and immediate past Governors of Delta State. Speaking after the long jumper clinched the bronze medal in the long jump finals, Brume’s father revealed that he and his wife called Pinnick to thank him for the role he played […]
German sportswear manufacturing company Puma has announced the termination of their kits contract with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
German sportswear manufacturing company Puma has announced the termination of their kits contract with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The German company announced the termination of the four-year deal in a letter dated August 4, which was signed by PUMA’s Director Manuel Edlheimb. The AFN under Gusau had entered the $2.76m deal with Puma on July 24, 2019, in Doha, but the controversial contract is one of the major causes […]
Music superstar 2baba has declared July 11 as ‘Sound Sultan Day’ in honour of the late music icon.
Music superstar 2baba has declared July 11 as ‘Sound Sultan Day’ in honour of the late music icon. Every year on July 11, which is the date late Sound Sultan passed on, fans from within Nigeria and around the world remember his music and legacy. Sound Sultan passed away on July 11, 2021 in the United States of America, after a sad battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), a rare […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured members of the public that it has implemented monitoring mechanisms to ensure that deposit money banks fulfill the legitimate foreign exchange demands of customers.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured members of the public that it has implemented monitoring mechanisms to ensure that deposit money banks fulfill the legitimate foreign exchange demands of customers. This follows the apex bank’s directive to commercial banks to commence the sale of forex to customers for invisibles such as basic travel allowance, personal travel allowance and medical and tuition fees. The assurance was given by the apex […]
Airline operators have canvassed the overhaul of the procedures adopted by the civil aviation regulator in the issuance of the all-important Air Operators Certificate (AOC), a mandatory requirement before airlines could embark on commercial scheduled flights.
Airline operators have canvassed the overhaul of the procedures adopted by the civil aviation regulator in the issuance of the all-important Air Operators Certificate (AOC), a mandatory requirement before airlines could embark on commercial scheduled flights. The carriers have expressed concerns over the four-stage laborious and revenue depleting procedures adopted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in considering carriers that qualify to be issued the licence. Rather than sticking to the […]
Petrol consumption in Nigeria leaped by 340 million litres within a space of one month, figures released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation showed on Sunday.
Petrol consumption in Nigeria leaped by 340 million litres within a space of one month, figures released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation showed on Sunday. Providing data contained in its March 2021 financial and operations report, the oil firm said 1.75 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was consumed in March 2021. Findings have shown that from the corporation’s earlier report the consumption in February 2021 was 1.41 billion litres. This implies that within the space […]
South African star actor and producer, Shona Ferguson is dead. Reports confirm that the 47-year-old filmmaker passed on Friday July 30 from Covid-19 complications.
South African star actor and producer, Shona Ferguson is dead. Reports confirm that the 47-year-old filmmaker passed on Friday July 30 from Covid-19 complications. Born Aaron Arthur Ferguson, the co-founder of Ferguson films was famous for roles in popular television shows 'Muvhango', 'Isidingo' and 'The Queen'. In 2020, Ferguson's Netflix partnership 'Kings of Joburg' premiered on the streaming platform to impressive reviews. The actor who doubled as show creator starred […]
Nigerian rapper, Erigga on Saturday announced the end of his relationship with Emirate Records.
Nigerian rapper, Erigga on Saturday announced the end of his relationship with Emirate Records. He has been signed to the label since 2016. In five years with Emirate Records, Erigga has gone from a talented Warri rapper to releasing six bodies of work and also receiving two Headies nominations. In a statement on his Instagram page, Erigga also announced his new label, Area To The World INC, presumably owned by […]
Daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Tolani Otedola, has revealed that for over a year, she has been battling with an ailment.
Daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Tolani Otedola, has revealed that for over a year, she has been battling with an ailment. The songstress took to her Instagram account on Tuesday to reveal her ordeal. According to her, the treatment of the ailment has affected her appearance and confidence. However, she assured her friends and fans that she is recuperating. Tolani further thanked her friends and family who reached out to her […]
The Senate has demanded a refund of funds totalling N665.8bn which were allegedly diverted by the Office of Accountant General of the Federation from the Solid Mineral Development Fund and Stabilisation Fund to ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
The Senate has demanded a refund of funds totalling N665.8bn which were allegedly diverted by the Office of Accountant General of the Federation from the Solid Mineral Development Fund and Stabilisation Fund to ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The beneficiaries, according to the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, included Independent National Electoral Commission, Ministry of Power, Nigerian Army, as well as former President Goodluck […]
Andy Murray’s bid for a third Olympic gold medal ended on Wednesday
Andy Murray’s bid for a third Olympic gold medal ended on Wednesday as the former world number one and partner Joe Salisbury lost to Croatia’s Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles. The British pair led Cilic and Dodig by a set and a break but suffered a late collapse as the Croatians prevailed in a deciding tie-break to win 4-to-6, 7-to-6 and 10-to-7. Murray […]
D’Tigers of Nigeria lost against Germany in their basketball second group game at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
D’Tigers of Nigeria lost against Germany in their basketball second group game at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Nigerians blew an 11-point lead from the third quarter to lose in the game that ended 99-to-92. The game ended 21-to-24 in the first quarter in favour of the Germans, Nigeria led in the second quarter 29-to-26, drew 24-to-24 in the third quarter and lost 18-to-25 in the fourth quarter. […]
The naira exchanged to the dollar at 503 at the parallel market on Friday according to the Bureau de Change operators.
The naira exchanged to the dollar at 503 at the parallel market on Friday according to the Bureau de Change operators. Figures obtained from naijbdcs.com, the official website for the licensed BDCs by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira was bought and sold for 502 and 503.5. The naira had earlier traded at 504/$ early in July. At the Investors & Exporter forex window, […]