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  BENDEL Insurance and Plateau United have been heavily punished by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for rule breaches that occurred over the weekend. Fans of both clubs attacked visiting teams and match officials during matches at the weekend, as Bendel Insurance were beaten 1-0 at home by Kano Pillars on Saturday and Plateau…

The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump had spoken on the phone last week about the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump had spoken on the phone last…

Sensitive materials for the Ondo State governorship election have arrived in Akure, the state capital. The election is scheduled on Saturday 16th November 2024.

Veteran Nollywood figure, Bimbo Manuel has said that no Nigerian actor can afford the luxurious car on acting fees alone, stressing that actors colleagues living in mansions and driving Range Rovers are living fake lives. He stated this while appearing as a guest on TVC’s morning show, ‘Your View’. According to the actor of many…

CERTAIN areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have experienced power supply disruptions due to an attack by suspected vandals on the 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1, as reported by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In a statement released yesterday, the TCN revealed that the incident occurred in the early hours of…

THE Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo has announced the appointment of Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary in ahead of his assumption of office on Tuesday. Itua’s appointment, which will become effective on November 12, 2024, represents the first official role within the incoming administration. Itua, a highly regarded journalist with substantial experience, previously held…

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Enugu East has placed Anthony Onyeukwu, 47, in custody regarding the death of his 11-year-old houseboy, Goodluck John. In a statement released yesterday, the Commissioner of Gender, Ngozi Enih, indicated that this action is part of Enugu State’s ongoing efforts to address child abuse. Enih explained that Onyeukwu’s arrest was…

THE total debts of Nigeria’s 36 states rose to N11.47 trillion as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) and their own internally generated revenues (IGR). According to an analysis of public debt data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO), this represents a 14.57% increase from the N10.01…

THE Nigeria Labour Congress has given state governments an ultimatum of December 1, 2024, to implement the new minimum wage. It also accused fuel marketers of inflating petrol prices, claiming the pump price is significantly higher than the actual market value. The NLC contended that Nigerians were being exploited, with citizens enduring heightened suffering and…

The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party, on Sunday, condemned the recent visit of its former presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. At an emergency meeting held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, the NWC described Kwankwaso’s November 9 visit as a “deceptive ploy” linked to…

Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Sunday, as traders bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House will be good for the cryptocurrency. The digital currency passed $80,000 for the first time in its history shortly after 12:00 pm (1200 GMT).It has been rising since Republican candidate Trump won last Tuesday’s US…

Gunmen in a truck pulled up to a bar in central Mexico and opened fire, killing 10 people, authorities said, in an area that had been spared the worst of the country’s raging criminal violence. Security camera footage published by local media showed the perpetrators leaping from the vehicle and bursting into the venue as…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says his administration will continue the demolition of shanties in the FCT and no amount of protest can suppress them. He stated this when he payed a visit to Ruga community along the Wuye axis of the nations capital. He explained that going forward his administration…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Nigerians who have won elections in foreign countries. Four Nigerians, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa (District of Columbia), Chiaka Barry, (Ginninderra District, Australia), Segun Adeyina, (Georgia, USA) and Yemi Mobolade, (Colorado Springs, USA) won elections into various elective positions. In a congratulatory message to them…

The Presidency says former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is envious of President Bola Tinubu’s position, an office the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 election has unsuccessfully sought six times. The ex-VP was criticised by the Presidency for proposing economic reforms and anti-corruption measures in a recent tweet titled, “What We Would Have…

Professor Osuntokun’s legacy is profound, spanning academia, diplomacy, and family life. As a scholar, he shaped Nigerian historical studies, advancing rigorous scholarship and mentoring generations of students who rose to leadership across various fields. His intellectual contributions enriched Nigeria’s academic landscape, promoting a nuanced understanding of Nigeria’s history and its role in global affairs THE…

THE Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, asserted that while the Nigerian Judiciary is home to many upright, knowledgeable, hardworking, and courageous judges, a few individuals are damaging its reputation. She made these remarks during a public discourse in Lagos yesterday, themed “Ethics, Morality and The Law,” which honored Justice Habeed Abiru following his…

THE Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized that the performance of his administration over the past five years has rendered opposition parties virtually insignificant in the upcoming local government elections. He expressed confidence that the strong caliber of candidates presented by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will lead to a resounding victory…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about early results from the 2020 U.S. presidential election in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out yesterday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the political crisis in the state is divinely orchestrated to allow God to perfect His purpose in granting the state political freedom and economic growth. Fubara stated this at the thanksgiving service to celebrate the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the Chairman of Rivers…