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Eberechi Eze scored against his old club as Arsenal recorded a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at the Emirates, to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Eze fired home from another Arsenal set-piece with a sumptuous half-volley six minutes prior to the interval…
Tragic news has emerged from Abidjan as the father of renowned Ivorian football legends, Yaya and Kolo Touré, has reportedly passed away. Local media sources revealed that the Touré patriarch succumbed to a brief illness earlier this week. While details surrounding his…
A devastating gas explosion has rocked Baale Street, Orile-Iganmu, in Lagos State, leaving several houses engulfed in flames. Eyewitnesses said the explosion occurred earlier on Sunday, triggering a massive fire that spread rapidly through nearby residential buildings. Though…
Nigeria’s major private airline, Air Peace Arline, has commenced direct flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to London Heathrow Airport. Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, led passengers and dignitaries in the inaugural direct…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to become the world’s largest oil refining facility, as the Dangote Group on Sunday announced plans to expand its production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote,…
A tense standoff erupted on the Ore-Benin Expressway on Sunday after police officers allegedly opened fire on an Okeyson transport vehicle that reportedly failed to slow down at a checkpoint. The incident, which caused a major traffic gridlock, sparked outrage among…
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has disclosed that over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions flowed through Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024. He said the development underscored the sophistication…
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned some newly completed landmark projects at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as part of activities marking the institution’s 40th convocation ceremonies. The projects included the Faculty of Social Sciences Building, a block of four…
GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON), in partnership with Save the Children International (SCI) and with funding support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW), has officially launched a the distribution of learning materials, hygiene, and dignity kits to learners across formal…
Dr. Mrs Ibijoke Sanwoolu, Lagos State First Lady, convener, National Women Conference and chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), has called on policymakers, thought leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs not to miss the 25th National Women…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that in a bid to expand its global presence, NECO created centres in eight countries, with new ones in Burkina Fasso and Egypt coming up…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the early hours of Sunday, October 26, raided Proxy Night Club at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, where a drug party was going on. The anti-graft agency arrested over 100 suspects, including the owner of the club and…
In what many have described as a rare act of political selflessness, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State in the House of Representatives, has announced that he will not seek re-election into the House in the 2027…
In a truly emotional and moving moment, chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Onoriode Oborevwori, popularly known as Onos, has said that his winning the Best Commissioner of the Year Award at the 3rd Nigeria-France Sports Award in Paris would not have been possible…
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six additional states. This was one of the key resolutions reached at the end of the two-day retreat, co-chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator…
In a spectacular showcase of footballing prowess, the Barcelona Legends triumphed over their African counterparts, the African Legends, with a convincing 3-1 victory at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja yesterday. The match, a delightful exhibition of skill and…
Kwara United have received a boost with the return of three players from injury ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 10 encounter with Rangers. The returning players are Saheed Olaniyi, Bright Babatunde and Moses Ajiboye. The trio have missed the…
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has elected Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), as its President for the next four years. Dr Adeniyi received unanimous support, securing all 14 votes from the Executive Board Members to emerge…
