A Lagos court has ordered the detention of a 40-year-old man in a correctional facility after he admitted to breaking into a residence and stealing electrical cable valued at approximately ₦3 million (about £1,500). The Chief Magistrate of the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Mr B.A. Sonuga, gave the remand order on Monday following the guilty plea…
President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the Democratic Front (TDF) for his administration’s plans to construct a new headquarters for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which the group described as a significant stride toward democratic consolidation. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by TDF’s leaders, Malam Danjuma Muhammad and Chief Wale…
The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), has approved the promotion of nine academic staff to the rank of professors. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Sokoto signed by the UDUS Director of Information, Mr Sama’ila Yauri. Yauri said the approval was sequeled to presentation of promotion exercise results during…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticised the recent U.S. military offensive against Iran, declaring the airstrikes “baseless” and a dangerous act of escalation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in Moscow on Monday. The diplomatic visit followed swiftly after U.S. President Donald Trump authorised strikes on three…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport project. The National President, Solomon Adodo, said at a press conference in Uyo on Monday, that the project would enhance the development of Akwa Ibom and the South-South region. It would be…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, weakened 15 pips to 7.171 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate…
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz edged Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 yesterday to claim his second Queen’s Club title and send out a powerful statement ahead of his Wimbledon defense. Alcaraz, who triumphed at Queen’s Club a few weeks before claiming his first Wimbledon title in 2023, extended his winning streak to 18 matches…
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad set to compete at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, taking place at Charterhouse in Lagos from 25 to 29 June 2025. This tournament marks just the third occasion that the continental event has been hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa, following previous editions held in Senegal (2002) and…
In a terrible blow to Nigerian athletics, Sprint Star Favour Ofili has reportedly decided to change her international allegiance to Turkey, effective May 31, 2025. This move has raised concerns among sports officials and fans alike. Ofili’s decision stems from her frustrations with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), representing a considerable loss for the…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), club structures, funding mechanisms and officiating to meet the modern football environment. In a heartfelt statement shared on his official Facebook page, Musa expressed admiration for the African clubs currently participating in the ongoing FIFA Club World…
