Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff. In a nerve-shredding atmosphere, Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus actually led 2-1 at half-time after Teun Koopmeiners replied to Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara’s opener with a brace…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over the Senate’s amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly provisions on electronic transmission of election results. Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Ajaero said the contradictory narratives from the Senate were undermining public trust…
Gov Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reform policies for prosperity, stability, and progress of the nation’s economic and social transformation. Uzodimma’s call is contained in his Easter message delivered at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish, Ozuh, Omuma in Orlu East Local Government Area of the state on…
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the AfDB, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving 500 million dollars replenishment of the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF) for another 15 years. Adesina gave the commendation at tbe opening of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings on Tuesday in Abidjan. “To President Bola Tinubu for your support over…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing personal family reasons. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development upon enquiries from journalists. “A statement will be issued later in the…
Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s rights enforcement suit against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday over the inability of his lawyer to serve the respondents. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that El-Rufai is demanding a N1 billion in damages against…
Parents of Zamfara State students studying in Cyprus under a scholarship scheme have accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of abandoning their children. The programme was launched by former Governor Bello Matawalle to sponsor Zamfara’s youths to study abroad. Parents say it gave students access to world-class education and the chance to return home with skills…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed project managers and engineers handling the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to maintain meticulous records of all construction processes before the end of September. Speaking during an inspection of the project and some bridges in Lagos, Umahi stressed that every stage of work—from soil removal to refilling and pavement—must be…
The Federal government says it taking decisive steps to reduce reliance on external health funding and strengthen domestic investment in healthcare, while fostering respectful international partnerships. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this on Monday in Abuja, at a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China…
The summer transfer window has seen a record 11,000 players around the world join new clubs in men’s football, with $6.46 billion spent, the ruling body FIFA said on Tuesday. FIFA said in its International Transfer Snapshot covering the period June 1 to Sept. 2 that spendings were only exceeded in 2023 when 10,490 players…
