Anthony Joshua delivered one of his best displays in recent memory with an impressive stoppage of Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The 34-year-old made it three wins from three in 2023 after the fight was called off following a thunderous fifth round which left Wallin unable...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday issued certificates of return to 16 members-elect for the Plateau State House of Assembly. The members-elect were declared winners of the March 18 elections after the Court of Appeal nullified the election of those that were declared by INEC....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) says late South African Musician, Bulelwa Mkutukana, known by her stage name, “Zahara”, has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. “The deceased touched millions of souls with her soulful voice and captivating performances”,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has warned against the use of his office to issue fake appointments to members of the public. Akume gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Head...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts from across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has felicitated with them and enjoined everyone of the Corps’ readiness to make the highways safe for...
Amidst the meaningful merriment and sparkling lights of this festive period, I extend heartfelt felicitations to all our Christian brethren in Nigeria and the esteemed communities of the Niger Delta Region. As we wrap up the year and eagerly await the celebrations of Christmas, the remembrance of Christ’s birth...
At least 13 people were killed and 38 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday in an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant, the owner of the industrial park that hosts the facility said. The island of Sulawesi is a hub for the mineral-rich country’s production of nickel,...
The raging war between Israel and Hamas will not end before tomorrow’s Christmas is over. The unfortunate war has instead yielded two principal casualties: the first is the nativity festivals of Christmas which have made Bethlehem a favourite destination for Christian pilgrims. Home to the historic shrines...
The Israeli army said on Sunday that 152 soldiers have been killed so far in its offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. It said nine soldiers died in fighting on Saturday, one of the deadliest days for the military since it launched a ground...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over Nigeria’s daily oil production as well as revenues raked in since the removal of the fuel subsidy. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1719/2023 filed last Friday...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has announced the state government’s donation of the sum of 100 million naira to local security vigilantes in appreciation of their outstanding performance in the maintenance of peace and security in the state. The Governor announced the...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for failing to obey a court order upon her conviction by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said...
Two persons were confirmed dead while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred at J4 area on Sagamu-Benin expressway on Saturday. Spokesperson for Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Okpe said that...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the state government would not pay the sacked local government chairmen until the Supreme Court orders him to do so. Governor Makinde said this on Saturday in Ibadan while commenting on the garnishee order on state government accounts recently secured from...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – No fewer than 7 shops have been destroyed on Saturday afternoon when a gas explosion rocked a mini-market in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. The fire erupted in a market at 2nd Junction, Governor’s Road, Council Bus Stop in Ikotun. ...
Arsenal ensured they would spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League as they held title rivals Liverpool to a pulsating 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side took an early lead through Gabriel Magalhaes, but Mohamed Salah hauled Liverpool level before the interval....
Anthony Joshua has insisted that he was completely focused on beating Otto Wallin rather than worrying what the outcome of the bout in Saudi Arabia might mean for his future in heavyweight boxing. The 34-year-old Englishman will be bidding for his third win from as many...
Abia State Government has uncovered still on its payroll some doctors who left the state employment to seek greener pastures abroad, in what is commonly known as ‘Japa.’ Governor Alex Otti disclosed this in Umuahia, the state capital at the first Abia State Council on Health at...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said a total of 148,389 meters were installed in Quarter 3, 2023. According to NERC, this represents a decrease of 32,670 installations compared to the 181,059 meters installed in 2023/Q2. The commission said this in its Q3, 2023 report pasted on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has awarded contract for the construction of two 330KVA power towers in Yobe to end blackout in the state. The Secretary to the Yobe State Government (SSG), Alhaji Baba Wali, disclosed this in a statement issued in...