In a surprising turn of events, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, four years after being deposed by the previous administration. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law, dissolving the emirate councils created by his […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) set to replace Dauda Biu, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. This was made known in a statement released today, May 22, by the Director of Information in the […]
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, visited the party’s national headquarters in Abuja to show solidarity with the newly elected National Working Committee led by Julius Abure. Obi urged aggrieved members to prioritize the survival of Nigerians and Nigeria above personal interests. During […]
European football team managers have started releasing their provisional list of players ahead of the June 7 deadline for a final shortlist of 26 players. Some of the most controversial lists include Portugal’s 26-man squad which has the inclusion of 39 year old Cristiano Ronaldo and 41 year old Pepe […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has today raised the interest rate by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. After the 2-day meeting of the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), they agreed to increase the Monetary Policy Rate(MPR) for the third consecutive time to […]
Femi Abioye, the convener of Sport Meet Tech Africa, a platform dedicated to the interweaving of sports and technology, has advocated for empowering Nigerian youth tech talent to shape the future of football analysis in the country. Abioye’s call comes in the wake of the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) recent […]
Cartoon Network and Max have unveiled the all-Nigerian voice cast for “Iyanu,” an epic superhero animated series steeped in Nigerian culture and mythology. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the series is an adaptation of the popular graphic novel “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe. […]
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 OPWS captured six suspected kidnappers in Taraba despite attempts to bribe them with 2 million Naira for release. The arrests were made during separate operations on May 19, 2024.Acting on a tip-off, troops from the 93 Battalion apprehended Usman Gide Ali, […]
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Arne Slot as their new head coach and will begin work as Jurgen Klopp’s successor on June 1st subject to work permit clearance. The 45-year-old becomes the Reds’ 21st permanent coach after signing a three-year contract as he replaces Klopp and becomes the first […]
History was made in the ring last night as Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era! A Dramatic Night in Saudi Arabia Crowns a New Champion On a grand stage in Saudi Arabia, the boxing world witnessed a […]
