Man Utd let Two-goal lead slip, in classic match with Galatasaray
Manchester United’s Champions League hopes suffered another setback, as a horror show from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Galatasaray to earn a 3-3 draw on a thrilling night in Istanbul. Erik ten Hag’s side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw Galatasaray lifelines to leave United bottom of […]
CBN Directs Banks to Issue, accept Old, Redesigned Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all its branches to continue to issue and accept all denominations of Nigerian banknotes, both old and redesigned ones, to and from deposit money banks (DMBs). The directive followed the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, granting the prayer of the minister of justice […]
Lagos State Government states that demolished buildings in the state were not approved by its agencies
The Lagos State Government has clarified that demolished buildings in the state were not approved by any of its agencies – adding that the structures were hurriedly erected during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in the state, Oluyinka Olumide, who made this known in an interview, challenged […]
PDP describes the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 as huge disservice
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 fiscal year, as a “huge disservice”, which if allowed to pass, will further asphyxiate Nigerians and plunge the country into more economic depression and hopelessness. The PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, also […]
President Tinubu Departs Abuja for COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, as PDP describes 2024 Budget as Deceitful
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which takes place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” According to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial […]
SZA, Usher win at 2023 Soul Train Awards (Full Winners list)
Lagos, Nigeria – November 27, 2023– The soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, recording artist, media producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer and featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. With four big wins, SZA led the […]
NCAA Suspends all the wet-leased Aircraft
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all the wet-leased aircraft in the operations of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA). The suspension is said to be connected with the diversion of the Abuja bound flight from Lagos to Asaba Airport on Sunday by the cabin crew of the airline. A source close to the agency, […]
Rapper Young Thug’s racketeering trial has begun in Georgia with opening arguments starting on Monday morning
The Atlanta rapper, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, stands accused of co-founding a violentstreet gang in the Atlanta area. Prosecutors are using the critically-acclaimed performer’s own lyrics as evidence of the gang’s existence. Some are watching for the parallels to the Georgia case developing against former President Donald Trump. Mr Williams, 32, has been in jail […]
Assisat Oshuola and Chiamaka Nnadoziemake final list for CAF best female footballer of the year
Super Falcons players – Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been listed among the final ten nominees for the CAF women’s Player of the Year award, ahead of the 2023 CAF awards scheduled to be held in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 11. CAF revealed this via its X account yesterday. Oshoala in 2022 beat Zambia’s […]
Rehabilitation and Palliative works on failed Roads to commence December 1
The Minister for Works, Dave Umahi, has announced that the rehabilitation and palliative work on all failed federal roads will commence on December 1, 2023. He also reeled out plans for actualizing a sustainable road infrastructure throughout the country. In a personal statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the minister said his response […]
