A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until March 5, for re-arraignment of three persons charged with N26.4 million fraud. The defendants are Ayoola Kelani, Chizoba Emesiana and Sodiq Hassan. They are charged on seven counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretences, forgery, money laundering...
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Nigeria’s forward, Victor Osimhen has expressed his delight after emerging as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles. Named Man of the Match, Osimhen shared his elation during a post-match press conference, emphasizing the...
A former Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Biyi Odunlade , said Super Eagles can win the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Super Eagles defeat the hosts, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire 1-0 at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday got their campaign for a fourth title back on track with a 1-0 defeat of hosts Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. In their Group A match day 2 game at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium at Ebimpe near Abidjan, they held firm...
The number of those who died from the explosion which occurred at the Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday evening has increased to five, an official disclosed on Thursday. Prof. Temitope Alonge, who heads the Emergency Operations Centre for the evacuation and rescue of the explosion’s victims, disclosed...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has earmarked N1.7 billion in the 2024 budget, for the establishment of a pilot Smart Secondary School in the FCT. The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, disclosed in Abuja on Thursday, at an event organised to celebrate accomplishments of public school students...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Jigawa, on Thursday, said 10 persons died while 12 others sustained injuries in an auto crash on Ringing-Dutse road, in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relatiins Officer (PRO), Mr Ibrahim Yahaya, confirmed the incident to the News...
Emmanuel Amuneke, 1994 African Cup of Nation winner/Atlanta 96 Olympics gold medalist hasd described Thursday’s Super Eagles win against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire as a “massive confidence booster” for the team. Amuneke, who himself scored two goals in the 5th and 47th minute at the final of the...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has approached the Court of Appeal to set aside a no-case ruling granted a former Governor of Niger State, Dr, Muazu Babangida Aliyu and former Chairman, People’s Democratic Party, Niger State, Tanko Beji by Justice Abdullahi Mukailu of the Niger State...
The Pharaoh’s of Egypt and the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday in Abidjan played to a thrilling 2-2 draw at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that West Ham United star, Mohammed Kudus scored a brace on his...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Rotary International has committed more funds to support Nigeria in its efforts to eradicate all forms of polioviruses, especially the Circulating Variant Poliovirus (cVPV2). In a statement on the WHO’s WhatsApp page, it said that the new grant, amounting to 14,037,787...
Super Eagles beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 for Nigeria to get back on track at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. They gained three points after a 55th minute goal by William Troost-Ekong from the penalty kick spot.
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Jan. 29 for hearing of a suit filed by seven senior advocates of Nigeria against Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and others over his appointment of judges in the state in violation of extant laws. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The Federal Government has identified the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry as one of pivotal ministries critical to achieving a one trillion dollar economy by 2026. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Pius Akuta, said this on Thursday during a courtesy visit...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim kidnapped in Abuja. The command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “In a renewed vigour to ensure the safety of lives...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed excitement that no project initiated by the FCT Administration has stopped under President Bola Tinubu’s watch. Wike, who stated this after an inspection tour of some of the projects in Abuja, said that most...
Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY) is the country’s most valuable brand, contributing 56 billion U.S. dollars to the national economy in 2023, Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. “Turkish Airlines is not only Türkiye’s most valuable brand but has also made a name for itself...
The Supreme Court on Thursday fixed January 19 for judgment in the appeal filed by Jibrin Barde of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the victory of Muhammad Yahaya as Governor of Gombe State. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, fixed the...
The Lagos State University (LASU) and University of Lagos are gearing up to host the 11th African University Games, scheduled to hold from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29. The Acting Secretary General of Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), Chidiebere Ezeani, made this known in a statement on Thursday...