Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja has rejected the additional proof of evidence brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced that his team will not take to the pitch again without at least 72 hours of rest between matches. This came after Los Blancos secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Villarreal on Saturday,…
Oil prices fell on Monday over the impact of U.S. import tariffs on global economic growth and fuel demand, as well as rising output from OPEC+ producers. Brent crude fell 6 cents to $70.30 a barrel by 0720 GMT after…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate over her allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Channels Television reports that the Senate on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s international engagements have yielded proposed investments totaling $50.8 billion, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole. She made this disclosure on Tuesday during the ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of…
Quentin Grimes erupted for a career-best 44 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Golden State Warriors 126-119 on Saturday, snapping their nine-game losing streak just a day after confirming superstar Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian firm, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, over alleged production and importation of dangerous opioid combinations into West Africa, including Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Director…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has disclosed that he turned down gifts amounting to nearly N500 million from various high-ranking officials during his mother’s burial in 2019. The revelation was made during the…
The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, returned to the assembly complex on Thursday, accompanied by a heavy security detail. His arrival came shortly after security personnel assigned to the House of Assembly were withdrawn.…
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging her to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to…
Empoli secured a place in the Coppa Italia semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Juventus on Wednesday after holding the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time. Dusan Vlahovic fired Juve’s first penalty over the bar…
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s demand for the posthumous recognition of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as a former President of Nigeria. This renewed advocacy comes in response to former military president, General Ibrahim…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Sunday, expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would complete eight years as Nigeria’s leader. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Phase 1 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, the…
Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, on Friday, faulted the action of his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a seating arrangement row in the hallowed chamber. Natasha, who represents Kogi Central under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had on Thursday, refused to use…
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Abdullahi, says contrary to fears expressed in some quarters, Nigeria is not close to being at risk of food scarcity. He said that President Bola Tinubu understands the importance of food security which…