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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. […]
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has assured that the breath-taking performance of long jumper Ese Brume at the Chula Vista Festival in the US, where she shattered Chioma Ajunwa’s 25-year African record would propel her to excel at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has assured that the breath-taking performance of long jumper Ese Brume at the Chula Vista Festival in the US, where she shattered Chioma Ajunwa’s 25-year African record would propel her to excel at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Brume leapt 7.17m to beat Olympic champion Britney Reese and Chantley Malone to the second and third positions respectively. Her jump erased the record of […]
The effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic that recently ravaged the world did not spare person with Disabilities in Nigeria as they were one of the worst hit.
The effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic that recently ravaged the world did not spare person with Disabilities in Nigeria as they were one of the worst hit. In this Report, Poloum David looks at the survival of vulnerable people living with Disabilities in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital.
The FCT police command has debunked a video currently circulating on social media showing a police station in Abuja being attacked and set ablaze by hoodlums.
The FCT police command has debunked a video currently circulating on social media showing a police station in Abuja being attacked and set ablaze by hoodlums. A statement on Tuesday by the command's spokesperson, Mariam Yusuf obtained by our correspondent, Toffa Momoh said there was no record of such incident in the FCT. According to the police, the video is a handwork of mischief makers seeking to bring panic and […]
Up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the Champions League final in Porto on Saturday, UEFA announced on Tuesday with the opening of ticket sales.
Up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the Champions League final in Porto on Saturday, UEFA announced on Tuesday with the opening of ticket sales. The figure permitted by the Portuguese authorities is one-third of the capacity of the Estadio do Dragao which took over hosting the final in mid-May after Istanbul was ruled out by Covid-19 problems. UEFA had already allocated 6,000 tickets each to finalists Chelsea […]
Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has taken to social media with an update for fans after initially sharing a disturbing post
Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has taken to social media with an update for fans after initially sharing a disturbing post The 70-year-old entertainer disclosed that he sustained facial injuries after falling off a scooter In his initial post, the entertainer posted photos that captured spots on his face that had been plastered after sustaining injuries Many fans flooded the comment section to express their concern over his wellbeing.
Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality.
Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. Ramos, the 35-year-old Real Madrid captain has struggled with injury this season and has featured just five times since the start of the year. The absence of Ramos means there is not a single Madrid player in the Spain squad. Laporte, […]
Nigeria’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games build-up received a major boost after Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa adopted seven athletes to support their preparations.
Nigeria’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games build-up received a major boost after Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa adopted seven athletes to support their preparations. Those adopted by the Governor include Favour Ofili, Blessing Okagbare, Divine Oduduru and Raymond Ekevwo. Others are Itshekiri Usheorise and Ogho-Oghene Egwero and Ese Brume. With the adoption, the preparations and personal expenses, including medicals, hiring of personal trainers, nutritionists and other related needs would be taken […]
Motorists and commuters have lamented over the bad condition of the Kuje-Pegi road in Kuje area council of the FCT.
Motorists and commuters have lamented over the bad condition of the Kuje-Pegi road in Kuje area council of the FCT. They called for immediate rehabilitation of the road; stressing that its completion will improve security and commuting along that axis. Eagles FM reporter, Toffa Momoh reports that Pegi community has been in the news in recent times due to the series of robbery attacks along the Kuje-Pegi road […]
FCT minister of state, Dr Ramatu Aliyu has pledged the administration’s determination to collaborate with resourcesful B farmers towards developing the agriculture sector in the territory.
FCT minister of state, Dr Ramatu Aliyu has pledged the administration's determination to collaborate with resourcesful B farmers towards developing the agriculture sector in the territory. The minister who stated this at the commemoration of the 2021international B day in Abuja identified lack of modern B keeping techniques and access to modern input as some of the major challenges facing the sector. She disclosed that already the FCT administration through […]
Economic and financial experts have raised concerns as the Nigerian economy grew slower in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period of 2020.
Economic and financial experts have raised concerns as the Nigerian economy grew slower in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period of 2020. The National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday that the Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.51 per cent in Q1 2021, compared to the 1.87 per cent growth rate recorded in Q1 2020. The country emerged from recession in Q4 2020 as the […]
Liverpool moved into the Premier League top four for the first time since February with a 3-0 win at Burnley as Jurgen Klopp’s men remain on course to salvage a place in next season’s Champions League.
Liverpool moved into the Premier League top four for the first time since February with a 3-0 win at Burnley as Jurgen Klopp’s men remain on course to salvage a place in next season’s Champions League. Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Phillips struck either side of half-time before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain smashed home two minutes from time as the Reds edged ahead of Leicester on goal difference into fourth. Victory at home […]
American rapper and actor A$AP Rocky has confirmed dating rumours with singer, actress, and Fenty Beauty CEO, Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
American rapper and actor A$AP Rocky has confirmed dating rumours with singer, actress, and Fenty Beauty CEO, Robyn Rihanna Fenty. In an interview with GQ magazine released on Wednesday, the rapper when asked about his relationship with the Barbadian beauty, regarded her as “the love of his life,” and his lady. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are long time friends with the same Barbadian roots. Dating rumours were sparked by the […]
Twitter has confirmed that it is exploring a paid subscription model for some features, and app researcher, Jane Manchun Wong tweeted on Saturday that she has discovered how much it will cost and what it will be called.
Twitter has confirmed that it is exploring a paid subscription model for some features, and app researcher, Jane Manchun Wong tweeted on Saturday that she has discovered how much it will cost and what it will be called. “Twitter Blue,” Wong says, will cost $2.99 per month, and will include an Undo Tweets feature and bookmark collections. Wong says it appears Twitter is working on a tiered subscription model, which […]
The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly granted embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha bail on health grounds.
The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly granted embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha bail on health grounds. Recall Baba Ijesha has been in detention for weeks after he was arrested for alleged sexual molestation of a 14-year-old girl. His lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana, revealed this on Monday evening via a live broadcast on his Facebook page. He said Baba Ijesha was granted bail by Chief Magistrate […]
The African Development Bank has pledged to support public development banks in achieving climate and sustainable development goals.
The African Development Bank has pledged to support public development banks in achieving climate and sustainable development goals. The President of the AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said this at a virtual Finance in Common Summit. This comes ahead of a summit on Financing African Economies to be convened by French President, Emmanuel Macron on May 18. He also spoke on building a system able to work efficiently together to finance […]
The suspended managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman, has described the allegations leveled against her by a former senator, Ms Binta Garba, as spurious and unproven.
The suspended managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman, has described the allegations leveled against her by a former senator, Ms Binta Garba, as spurious and unproven. Garba had accused the embattled NPA’s boss of masterminding her removal from the board of the authority. On Monday, Bala-Usman stated that Binta had lent herself as an agent of destabilization rather than contributing to the development of NPA. She added […]
The higher percentage of younger workers that have joined the Contributory Pension Scheme will help to sustain the system, the National Pension Commission has said.
The higher percentage of younger workers that have joined the Contributory Pension Scheme will help to sustain the system, the National Pension Commission has said. The commission disclosed in its report for the fourth quarter of 2020 that 77 per cent of the contributors were below 40 years of age. Part of the report noted that a review of the sectoral distribution for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 showed […]
A commodities broker, Marex Spectron, has said it is considering an initial public offering on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
A commodities broker, Marex Spectron, has said it is considering an initial public offering on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Marex said on Friday that it intends to have a free float of at least 25 per cent of the business and expects that it would be eligible for inclusion in the FTSE UK indices, according to ShareCast. Acquisitions have historically been an important growth driver for […]
Investors gained N150bn at the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited last week as stocks pared their losses.
Investors gained N150bn at the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited last week as stocks pared their losses. The NGX All-Share Index and market capitalization appreciated by 0.72 per cent to close the week at 39,481.89 basis points and N20.58tn respectively. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NGX Sovereign Bond Index, which depreciated by 10.69 per cent, while the NGX ASeM and NGX Growth Indices […]
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta said Friday he wants to “achieve big goals” with Japan’s Vissel Kobe after signing a two-year contract extension.
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta said Friday he wants to “achieve big goals” with Japan’s Vissel Kobe after signing a two-year contract extension. The former Barcelona maestro, who has battled back to action after a serious thigh injury, inked the two-year deal on Tuesday, his 37th birthday. Iniesta said what drives him is that he is motivated to work with Vissel Kobe to achieve big goals, adding that he wants […]