The United States (U.S.) would defend Taiwan militarily if it was attacked, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a news conference in Japan. Biden added that China had no right to seize the island by force. Asked by a journalist whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily in the...
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Real Madrid defender David Alaba believes the record 13-time winners can prevail over Liverpool in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final match because of their self-confidence and unique character. “We are Real Madrid. With this self-confidence we go to Paris to win,” the Austria international said on Monday. The Spanish...
Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min shared the Premier League Golden Boot on Sunday after both forwards scored on the final day of the season. South Korea’s Son netted twice in Tottenham’s 5-0 win at Norwich to move to 23 goals — one clear of Salah, but the Egypt forward...
A community leader in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna state Zubar Abdurra’uf has revealed how Ansaru terrorists have taken over some communities and are protecting the residents from attacks by armed bandits. He made the assertions on Channels Television’s breakfast programme Sunrise Daily while speaking on the security situation...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Nigeria’s cautious approach to the endorsement of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)/ G20 Inclusive Framework two-pillar solution to the taxation of the digital economy is in the best interest of the country, and to ensure that Nigeria does not lose out...
A team of researchers at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), has discovered some species of mosquitos that are resistant to available insecticide treated nets in the state, except those treated with a particular insecticide called Primiphosmethyl. Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya-Bello, the university’s Chief Information Officer, announced this in a statement...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Deputy Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Danlami Ahmed Kawule, has failed to secure the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. It was learnt that Aminu Ali Garu defeated Kawule...
Dear Party delegates, Nigerians have come a long way together and have more to lose dividing now. However, the components that make up Nigeria must first unite and resolve all the contradictions in nationhood to make way for development. Give me a moment or two to share some thoughts with...
Controversial Crossdresser popularly known as Bobrisky has sent out a note of warning to the troops of Ladies coming to his DM. Bobrisky alleged that these ladies are requesting for him to date them. A situation which he considered to be an hullabaloo because already he’s a girl and...
The British Council’s Agents for Citizens-driven Transformation (ACT) has strengthened the capacity of 200 civil society organisations (CSOs) to enable them to become credible drivers of change and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Component Manager, ACT programme, Hafsat Mustapha the CSOs received thematic support although they do not provide...
BY EMEKA CHIKWE, Yenegoa – Energy company, Shell, has inaugurated the second and final phase of its comprehensive health care projects for Oloibiri and other communities in Ogbia Local Government area of Bayelsa State. “Corporate Social Responsibility means doing well. What you have done today means you’re doing well....
The Federal Government has appointed Mr Anamekwe Nwabuoku as the acting Accountant General of the Federation. Nwabuoku’s appointment was conveyed in a letter dated May 20th, 2022 and signed by Aliyu Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning. President Muhammadu Buhari’s former...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The APC National Leader and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Borno that if he is elected as the next President of Nigeria come 2023, he will exploit all the state’s natural endowment especially oil exploration and resuscitation of the Lake...
FC Barcelona have made a first written transfer bid of 32 million euros (33.8 million dollars, or N19.2 billion) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. The offer has been made for the two-time world footballer of the year, who has said he would not renew his Bayern Munich contract...
Activities for the week at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), started with a cheering news that President Muhammadu Buhari will unveil the new NNPC on July 18. This was disclosed within the week by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, at...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the screening of its 2023 presidential aspirants earlier scheduled for Monday, May 23. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the party regretted any inconveniences caused by the postponement, adding...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe thanked Real Madrid for their efforts as he took to Twitter on Sunday to explain his decision to stay in France. Mbappe had for a long time appeared likely to leave PSG at the end of his contract and sign for admirers Real...
Pep Guardiola lauded Manchester City’s stars and title rivals Liverpool after Sunday’s breathless comeback victory secured a fourth Premier League triumph in five years and sparked bedlam. A decade on from Sergio Aguero sealing the crown in a jaw-dropping 3-2 final day win, a rocking Etihad Stadium witnessed similar...
Jürgen Klopp was proud but disappointed after seeing his Liverpool side miss out on the 2021/2022 English Premier League (EPL) title to Manchester City on Sunday. A rollercoaster afternoon saw the Reds’ fans buoyed by Manchester City’s struggles against Aston Villa. On the other hand, they willed their side...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised telecom consumers and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT) end users on the need to always enable automatic update features for AVAST and AVG antiviruses to prevent potential cyber vulnerabilities. This was contained in a new advisory released by the Computer Security...