President Tinubu presents APC flag to Edo gov candidate, running mate
President Bola Tinubu has presented the All Progressives Congress party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, saying APC is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State slated for November 21st. President Tinubu who expressed the optimism while addressing a […]
Manchester United to play Coventry in FA Cup semi-finals
Holders Man City have been drawn against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Man Utd will face Championship side Coventry. The games will be played on the weekend of April 20/21 at Wembley. Manchester United progressed to the last four following an epic 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time. Their last-four opponents Coventry will […]
Vladmir Putin Secures Another Six-Year Term
Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term as Russian president, exit polls showed Sunday. The victory paved the way for the 71-year-old hardline former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years. After the win, Putin told reporters that Russia must make its army stronger and that the ‘noon against Putin’ […]
University Workers’ Union Direct Members To Begin Nationwide Strike Today Over Withheld Salaries
The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has instructed their members across university and inter-university centre campuses nationwide to commence a withdrawal of services from Monday, 18 March. In a memo addressed to the branches of the unions dated Friday, […]
President Tinubu Gives Military ‘Full Authority’ To Bring Soldiers’ Killers To Justice
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the killing of military personnel in Delta State, denouncing the perpetrators as “cowardly” and calling for justice to be served. The tragic incident occurred in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State during a rescue mission, resulting in the death of a commanding officer, […]
Vybz Kartel’s Murder Conviction Overturned
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s conviction for murder has been overturned, marking a significant development in a case that has captivated the Caribbean nation for years. The 48-year-old artist, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 for the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean island. However, […]
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finalists Draw Set for Today
The much-anticipated draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals is scheduled to take place today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw will commence at 11 am UK time. The 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League has seen fierce competition, with eight top teams securing their spots in the quarter-finals. Among […]
Hundreds rescued from love scam centre in the Philippines
Hundreds of people have been rescued from a scam centre in the Philippines that made them pose as lovers online. Police said they raided the centre yesterday and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals. The centre, which is about 100km north of Manila, was masquerading as an online gambling firm. South […]
Military Vows to Rescue Abducted Schoolchildren in Kaduna State
The Nigerian military has pledged to rescue over 200 schoolchildren who were recently abducted by bandits in Kaduna State. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, made this commitment during a press conference in Abuja, where he provided updates on the Armed Forces’ activities over the past two weeks. General Buba reiterated […]
Senate passes Fresh Student Loan Bill for Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Students Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024. This legislative move comes in response to a correspondence from President Bola Tinubu, who urged the Senate to repeal the existing law and enact a new bill. The decision to pass the bill for […]
