President Bola Tinubu to Attend Bassirou Faye’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, is visiting the country for the first time since assuming office, at the invitation of the Senegal government. […]
Sandro Tonali charged by FA for alleged betting rules breaches
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules. Tonali is alleged to have breached an FA rule 50 times by betting on matches between August 12, 2023 and October 12, 2023. The 23-year-old was signed by Newcastle for £55m last summer from AC […]
Binance executive Gambaryan accuses NSA
Detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of violating his fundamental human rights. In an originating motion, Gambaryan sought a declaration that his detention and seizure of his travel document, was unconstitutional, as he urged the court to order the defendants […]
Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa election
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen […]
Military declares Eight Wanted over murder of Soldiers
The Military High Command has taken decisive action in response to the tragic killing of seventeen soldiers in Okuoama, Delta State, by declaring eight individuals wanted in connection with the heinous crime. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, underscored the military’s commitment to apprehending the perpetrators and ensuring justice is served. Gen. […]
FG to grant mining licenses to only companies that process locally
The federal Government says it will only grant new mining licences to companies that present a plan on how minerals would be processed locally, under new guidelines being developed. According to Segun Tomori, the spokesperson for the minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, to spur investment, the government will offer investors incentives including tax […]
Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents
The Aliko Dangote National Food Intervention Programme in conjunction with the Lagos state government have officially flagged off the distribution of eighty thousand bags of 10 kilogramme rice to vulnerable citizens in Lagos. At the ceremony held in Alausa, Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said the gesture was necessitated by the prevailing high […]
FAAN Shuts Down KFC Outlet at Lagos Airport Over Discriminatory Practices
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken decisive action by closing down a KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos due to alleged discriminatory practices. The closure, effective from Thursday, March 28, 2024, was announced in a statement issued by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli […]
NPFL reschedules all Match Day 28 fixtures to April 3
All 10 Match Day 28 fixtures in the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will now hold on April 3, and not over this weekend. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NPFL, Davidson Owumi, in a letter on Wednesday disclosed this, while nothing that the change in date is as a result of this […]
Diomaye Faye officially declared Winner of Senegal’s Presidential Election
Mr. Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, following the conclusion of collation of votes, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. The 44 year old Faye, who has said he wants a “break” with the current political system, is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s […]
