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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo, securing a place in the semifinals. Despite the early pressure and Côte d’Ivoire taking the lead in the first half, Nigeria’s resilience shone through…

Renowned gospel actor, Abel Martins, has revealed his choice to step away from Christian film productions. During a candid and now widely debated interview with Dele Adeyanju on “The Journey,” the role interpreter recounted a negative experience working with acclaimed filmmaker Mike Bamiloye. Martins shared that he felt deeply betrayed by fellow industry members, which…

Kehinde Fajobi The Abia State House of Assembly has dismissed rumours suggesting that the state intends to seize local government funds. Deputy Speaker Austin Nmeregini addressed the press on Thursday, clarifying that the claims about a law being passed to form a “Central Management Agency” for local government funds are completely false. “There is a…

Kehinde Fajobi Tigran Gambaryan, Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, has returned to the United States after spending eight months in detention in Nigeria. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange confirmed his release in a statement on Thursday. “Today, American citizen Tigran Gambaryan left Nigeria to return home to his family after eight months of…

The Nigerian electricity grid has suffered 162 collapses from 2013 to date, according to the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC). This was disclosed on Thursday by Joy Ogaji, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of APGC, during a public hearing convened by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja to address the recurring grid collapses.…

The much-anticipated list for the CAF African Player of the Year 2024 has sparked outrage among football fans across the continent. The list, released earlier today, notably excludes several top-class players who have been in sensational form throughout the year, leaving supporters stunned and frustrated. Among those shockingly left out are Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah,…

Kehinde Fajobi A 14-year-old Florida boy, Sewell Setzer, tragically died by suicide after forming an intense emotional attachment to an AI chatbot portraying Daenerys Targaryen. His mother, Megan Garcia, is suing the AI company, Character Technologies, alleging that their platform played a significant role in her son’s death, according to a report by The Independent.…

President Bola Tinubu has implemented new cost-cutting measures, restricting Federal Government Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. This directive was issued on October 24 through a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. As part of…

Kehinde Fajobi The Kwara State Government has seized a batch of cow meat deemed unfit for human consumption at the Akerebiata abattoir in Ilorin West Local Government Area. This action was taken as part of efforts to protect public health, following concerns about the safety of the meat. Mrs Funke Sokoya, Permanent Secretary of the…

In a highly anticipated announcement, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the 10-man shortlist for the prestigious 2024 Player of the Year award. The list was made public through CAF’s official social media platforms on Thursday. Nigerian football fans have reason to celebrate, as two of their standout players, Ademola Lookman and William…

In a renewed push to tackle insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest region, the Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has issued a directive to the troops of Operation Fansar Yamma, calling for the immediate arrest of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Speaking at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State, during a briefing with military personnel,…

In a tragic incident that occurred on Thursday morning, a helicopter operated by East Winds Aviation, carrying personnel from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), crashed into the waterways near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt. The Sikorsky SK76 aircraft was en route to the FPSO NUIMS ANTAN oil rig when it went down shortly after…

In a move that solidifies Morocco’s reputation as a hub of African football celebrations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2024 CAF Awards will once again be held in the city of Marrakech on December 16, 2024. This marks the third consecutive year the North African country has been chosen to…

Kehinde Fajobi Stakeholders in the tourism and culture sectors have expressed mixed reactions following the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. The decision was part of a cabinet reshuffle announced by President Bola Tinubu on 23 October, which also resulted in the removal of former Minister…

Kehinde Fajobi Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to November 14, 2024, following fresh 16-count charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The adjournment came after the EFCC’s lead counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), requested more time,…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, and Nigerians for the opportunity to serve, following her removal from the federal cabinet. Ohanenye, in a statement released on Thursday stated: “I write to express my sincere gratitude to…

In a significant breakthrough, the Nigerian Navy has apprehended a suspect in Eleme-Ifoko Community, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following the discovery of a cache of weapons. The arrest, which occurred on Wednesday, underscores the Navy’s ongoing efforts to tackle illegal arms possession in the volatile Niger Delta region. The suspect was found…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has secured significant support from the World Bank for its ambitious 90,000 km Fibre Fund project, which aims to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, made the announcement on Wednesday via his X handle after a productive meeting with World Bank officials in Washington,…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigerians spend an average of ₦10,239.7 per month on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking. This finding was published in the “Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey (NREDSS), 2024,” launched by Statistician General Adeyemi Adeniran in Abuja. According to the report, 19.4 percent of households…

Kehinde Fajobi A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years imprisonment for importing 35.2kg of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of synthetic cannabis, into Nigeria. Munju, arrested on 3rd October 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, was convicted after pleading guilty to two charges brought…