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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 Central Bank of Nigeria has announced an increase in foreign exchange allocations to banks to meet the requests of customers.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced an increase in foreign exchange allocations to banks to meet the requests of customers. These requests include travellers seeking foreign exchange for travel allowances, payment of tuition and medical fees, among others. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this at a meeting with the Managing Directors of Deposit Money Banks over the weekend. Emefiele cautioned the banks to desist from denying customers, particularly travellers, the opportunity to purchase foreign exchange, adding that CBN […]
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the patronage of Twitter.
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the patronage of Twitter. The NBC said the decision followed the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government over the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining the corporate existence of Nigeria. The Commission directed the broadcast stations to “de-install Twitter handles and desist from using Twitter as […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and members of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations on the passing of their father and founder, Pastor Temitope Balogun, popularly known as TB Joshua.
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and members of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations on the passing of their father and founder, Pastor Temitope Balogun, popularly known as TB Joshua. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina on Sunday, President Buhari noted that the renowned televangelist will be missed by his followers all over the world not […]
The Nigerian stock market reversed some of its recent losses last week as the market capitalisation rose above the N20tn mark.
The Nigerian stock market reversed some of its recent losses last week as the market capitalisation rose above the N20tn mark. The Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index and market capitalization appreciated by 1.23 per cent to close the week at 38,726.10 and N20.19tn respectively. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NSE Consumer Goods, NSE Oil/Gas and NSE Sovereign Bond which depreciated by 0.37 per cent, 0.79 per […]
Some banks have notified their customers that they will start charging them N6.98 for every USSD transaction.
Some banks have notified their customers that they will start charging them N6.98 for every USSD transaction. However, experts have said that excessive charges by banks could pose a threat to financial inclusion. According to them, it will increase cash transactions because many bank customers would avoid using the USSD for transactions and could also discourage the unbanked segment of the population because they would not like to pay such […]
Award-winning 2Baba has opened up on why he married his wife, Annie despite having kids from several other women.
Award-winning 2Baba has opened up on why he married his wife, Annie despite having kids from several other women. The “African Queen” singer is a father of seven; five from his previous relationships with other women and two with his wife, Annie Idibia. In an interview with Hypertek’s Digital boss, he explained all his baby mamas are well-to-do and very much learned but Annie possessed the latter and not the former, as she is from an average background like himself. […]
Carlo Ancelotti will return to Real Madrid as coach for the next three seasons, the Spanish club said on Tuesday following last week’s resignation of Zinedine Zidane.
Carlo Ancelotti will return to Real Madrid as coach for the next three seasons, the Spanish club said on Tuesday following last week’s resignation of Zinedine Zidane. The 61-year-old Italian, who won the Champions League for Real Madrid during his first spell at the club between 2013 and 2015, will sign his new deal and be presented to the media on Wednesday, the club said in a statement. Ancelotti joined […]
Defender Ola Aina’s sensational strike against West Bromich Albion on match-day seven of the English Premier League has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of The Season award.
Defender Ola Aina’s sensational strike against West Bromich Albion on match-day seven of the English Premier League has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of The Season award. The Nigeria international, who scored two goals during the 2020/21 season, netted his first goal in the English topflight as the relegated Fulham defeated West Brom 2-0 at the Craven Cottage. Scott Parker’s side took the lead 26 minutes […]
Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will be making his third appearance at the Olympic Games after the International Table Tennis Federation confirmed his qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will be making his third appearance at the Olympic Games after the International Table Tennis Federation confirmed his qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday. The African No.1 player’s qualification was confirmed in a letter signed by the ITTF Competition Director, Gabor Felegyi, and addressed to the President, Nigeria Olympics Committee and the Caretaker Chairman of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation. Aruna’s qualification […]
Sergio Aguero on Monday said that he was hoping to have the “pleasure” of playing alongside Lionel Messi after signing a two-year deal with Barcelona.
Sergio Aguero on Monday said that he was hoping to have the “pleasure” of playing alongside Lionel Messi after signing a two-year deal with Barcelona. Aguero will become a Barca player once his contract with Manchester City expires at the end of June, bringing an end to a decade at the Premier League champions, and his new team have slapped a 100-million-euro buy-out clause on the 32-year-old. However, he is […]
Naomi Osaka said on Monday that she was withdrawing from the French Open following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity at the Grand Slam event.
Naomi Osaka said on Monday that she was withdrawing from the French Open following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity at the Grand Slam event. The 23-year-old Japanese star was fined $15,000 on Sunday and threatened with disqualification after she refused to carry out a mandatory news conference following her first-round win. She claimed on the eve of Roland Garros that such post-match inquiries were […]
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has undergone surgery to fix a hamstring tear in his left leg
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has undergone surgery to fix a hamstring tear in his left leg and has been ruled out of the Super Eagles international friendly clash against arch-rivals Cameroon on June 4th in Vienna. The Villarreal winger picked up the injury during the second leg 0-0 draw against Arsenal in a Europa League tie at the Emirates on May 6th, which ruled him out of the final win against […]
American Grammy-winning singer Billy Joe Thomas has died at the age of 78.
American Grammy-winning singer Billy Joe Thomas has died at the age of 78. A statement released by his representatives said the US star, who announced in March that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, died from complications of the disease on Saturday at his home in Arlington, Texas. BJ Thomas, a Hugo - Oklahoma-native who grew up in Houston, broke through in 1966 with a gospel-styled cover of Hank Williams’ […]
Nigerian Singer Rema appears to be working twice as hard to double up his collection of expensive jewellery accessories
Nigerian Singer Rema appears to be working twice as hard to double up his collection of expensive jewellery accessories Barely a few weeks after showing off a necklace worth N15m, the singer has splashed another N11m on a set of diamond-studded teeth An excited Rema flooded his social media page with pictures while telling fans how much he spent on the new piece
DJ Cuppy, has admitted that she enjoys a lot of privileges of her father’s hard work and network across the globe.
Florence Otedola, famously known as DJ Cuppy, has admitted that she enjoys a lot of privileges of her father’s hard work and network across the globe. The singer and music DJ who is currently in Monaco, France, said she is grateful to God for blessing her with a father who is hardworking and committed to his business, the result of what she now enjoys everywhere she goes. DJ Cuppy, who […]
Thomas Tuchel is set for a new contract through at least 2023 after helping Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final.
Thomas Tuchel is set for a new contract through at least 2023 after helping Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final. The Blues became European champions for the second time and have quickly secured the future of the manager who masterminded the success. After replacing Frank Lampard in January, Chelsea signed Tuchel to an 18-month deal that has now been extended. Tuchel hinted at […]
Motorists and Residents of Gwagwalada decry trucks’ indiscriminate parking at AY Filling Station
Motorists and some residents of Gwagwalada have decried indiscriminate parking of some trucks at AY filling station, close to SDP junction on the Gwagwalada – Lokoja Expressway. The uncoordinated parking was said to have been causing mishaps and hardships for other road users. It was gathered that some trucks carrying cement to the neighbouring states like Niger, Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau among others used to park along the expressway […]
Chelsea’s centre back, Antonio Rüdiger, has apologised over a collision with Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne in the Champions League final
Chelsea’s centre back, Antonio Rüdiger, has apologised over a collision with Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne in the Champions League final match played on Saturday, which forced the Belgian national out of the field prematurely, and replaced by Gabriel Jesus. In the second half of the game, Rüdiger obstructed De Bruyne’s run towards goal, but not without inflicting serious facial injury on the 29-year-old. Rüdiger, via Twitter, has said that […]
French champions Lille are poised to sign Super Eagles prospect Michael Olise from English Championship club.
French champions Lille are poised to sign Super Eagles prospect Michael Olise from English Championship club. Olise is also on the radar of Chelsea, Arsenal and Leeds United, along with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old, who has another year on his contract at Reading, scored six goals in 45 appearances for the Royals last season. Olise is seen as an ideal replacement for forward Jonathan Ikone, who is expected […]
Argentina’s hosting of the Copa America football tournament has been suspended
Argentina’s hosting of the Copa America football tournament has been suspended “in view of the current circumstances,” report said on Sunday, as the country endures a record coronavirus surge. The South American football body, which last week stripped Colombia of co-hosting duties over deadly unrest, said it was considering other offers to hold the tournament. The Copa America was originally due to take place last year, but was postponed for […]