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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. […]
Real Madrid and the Rivers State Government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sports amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt.
Real Madrid and the Rivers State Government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sports amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt. According to a statement on Sunday signed by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers State Governor, the signing took place over the weekend at the auditorium of the Real Madrid Sport City, Madrid, Spain. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom […]
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann backed Polish poacher Robert Lewandowski to win this year’s Ballon d’Or as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for a top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann backed Polish poacher Robert Lewandowski to win this year’s Ballon d’Or as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for a top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Lewandowski, who has been nominated for the prestigious annual award alongside the likes of Harry Kane, Leonardo Bonucci and Lionel Messi, is hoping to win his first Ballon d’Or next month after winning FIFA’s rival award for men’s player of […]
In celebration of Bordeaux’s 140th anniversary, Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed he will be among fans when the club take on Nantes in a French Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Sunday.
In celebration of Bordeaux’s 140th anniversary, Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed he will be among fans when the club take on Nantes in a French Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Sunday. Bordeaux was founded on October 1, 1881, as a multi-sports club and is one of the most successful football clubs in France and boasts six Ligue 1 titles, four Coupe de France titles, […]
The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youths Development on Wednesday said 10,000 out of the three million youths who applied for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund have been shortlisted.
The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youths Development on Wednesday said 10,000 out of the three million youths who applied for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund have been shortlisted. The Youth Development arm of the ministry said this in a statement it issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement added that the selected youths would be entitled to loans between N250,000 and N3m. It added that the Ministry of Youth […]
The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited upturned the previous day’s loss with a N95.34bn gain on Tuesday following renewed buying interest in 27 stocks.
The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited upturned the previous day’s loss with a N95.34bn gain on Tuesday following renewed buying interest in 27 stocks. The NGX All-Share Index increased by 0.45 per cent to close at 40,896.96 basis points from 40,714bps on Monday, while the market capitalisation of stocks rose to N21.31tn from N21.22tn on Monday. The total volume and value traded appreciated by 194.75 per cent and […]
The International Monetary Fund has said the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies pose risks to the global economy.
The International Monetary Fund has said the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies pose risks to the global economy. The IMF said this in its ‘Global Financial Stability’ report released on Tuesday. It said the adoption of crypto assets and stablecoins in emerging markets and developing economies could pose a challenge to those countries’ macroeconomic and financial stability. According to the fund, while the risks are contained for now, regulators have to […]
The Senate on Tuesday commenced investigation into alleged illegal payment of N19bn to four federal agencies, by the Budget Office.
The Senate on Tuesday commenced investigation into alleged illegal payment of N19bn to four federal agencies, by the Budget Office. Officials of the Budget Office did not appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee. SPAC, relying on the 2016 report of the Auditor General for the Federation, alleged that the N19bn was paid to four agencies through verbal directive by the Director General of the Budget Office in 2015. The […]
American rapper, Rick Ross has agreed to pay his ex-girlfriend Briana Singleton $11,000 per month in child support.
American rapper, Rick Ross has agreed to pay his ex-girlfriend Briana Singleton $11,000 per month in child support. The rapper is also on board for additional annual payments of up to $3,000 per child for extracurricular expenses if the figure goes past $7,560. A judge in Rick Ross’ paternity case, has reportedly signed off on his agreement to send monthly child support payments for their three kids. Rick Ross’ monthly income is said to […]
Nigerian On-Air personality, Nedu has refuted the claims that he forcefully took his children from his ex-wife, Uzoamaka Ohiri.
Nigerian On-Air personality, Nedu has refuted the claims that he forcefully took his children from his ex-wife, Uzoamaka Ohiri. The popular radio personality in a post shared via his Instagram page on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, denied the reports, insisting that it was a unanimous decision between himself and Ohiri. According to the OAP, he is tired of how messy the rift with his ex-wife has gotten. He also advised his […]
Nigerian film industry veteran Ajoke Silva is celebrating four decades in the industry alongside her 60th birthday.
Nigerian film industry veteran Ajoke Silva is celebrating four decades in the industry alongside her 60th birthday. The screen and stage actress recently released stunning photos on Instagram to mark the milestone. The multiple award-winning actress has featured in over 100 productions since her career kicked off from stage. Joke landed her breakout role starring alongside Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film 'The Secret Laughter […]
The Federal Government has imposed a travel ban on no fewer than 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners, restricting their movement in and out of the country.
The Federal Government has imposed a travel ban on no fewer than 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners, restricting their movement in and out of the country. This was disclosed the National Incident Manager of the Presidential Steering Committee, Mukhtar Muhammad, at a briefing in Abuja. A statement from the PSC on COVID-19 said it had banned more than 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners from travelling out and into the country for one year for evading the coronavirus Polymerase Chain Reaction […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Mansur Matazu, has said that the newly established meteorological institute in Katsina will boost the agency’s technical manpower support and serve as a centre to provide refresher training on impact of climate on different sectors of the economy.
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Mansur Matazu, has said that the newly established meteorological institute in Katsina will boost the agency’s technical manpower support and serve as a centre to provide refresher training on impact of climate on different sectors of the economy. A statement from the agency said it had received support from the Ministry of Aviation, adding that degrees in meteorology and climate change […]
Singer, Tuface Idiba, has urged fans to respect his family’s privacy amid an allegation of infidelity from popular Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia.
Singer, Tuface Idiba, has urged fans to respect his family’s privacy amid an allegation of infidelity from popular Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia. The musician broke his silence barely five days after Annie claimed that Tuface’s family never found her worthy of him despite all her efforts. Despite the tongue-wagging on social media over the matter, the former Plantashun Boiz member initially resisted making any comment. Instead, 2Baba took to his […]
Nigeria’s crude oil production plunged to a record low of 1.24 million barrels per day last month as a result of lingering disruptions, S&P Global Platts reported on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s crude oil production plunged to a record low of 1.24 million barrels per day last month as a result of lingering disruptions, S&P Global Platts reported on Wednesday. The report quoted industry and ministry sources as saying that the country’s oil output had fallen sharply in the past few weeks due to an oil spill near the key Forcados export terminal. Nigeria has been facing many operational and technical […]
Nigeria recorded a trade deficit of N1.87tn in the second quarter of the year despite recording 111.32 per cent in crude oil exports.
Nigeria recorded a trade deficit of N1.87tn in the second quarter of the year despite recording 111.32 per cent in crude oil exports. However, statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja on Wednesday showed that the country’s deficit improved within the period. In the first quarter of the year, the country’s trade deficit stood at N3.94tn. The Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report for Q2 2021 by […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that despite the monumental challenges posed by climate change, especially energy transition and related issues, the coming decade anchored on the African Continental Free Trade Area offers great opportunities for Africa’s socioeconomic transformation.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that despite the monumental challenges posed by climate change, especially energy transition and related issues, the coming decade anchored on the African Continental Free Trade Area offers great opportunities for Africa’s socioeconomic transformation. This is as he said that a slight reduction in the customs procedures could drive up Nigeria and other members’ revenues by at least $250bn. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday in […]