Enyimba Fight Back To Draw Against Zamalek In CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba fought back from a 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with holders Zamalek of Egypt in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash in Uyo. The People’s Elephant had chances to win the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Coach Daniel Olanrewaju’s side now have one point from two games. The Aba […]
Trump Vows To End US Citizenship By Birthright
US President-elect Donald Trump, has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. Speaking during his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election, Trump also vowed to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the US, but offered […]
FG Dismisses Presence Of COVID-19 Variant XEC In Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misinformation circulating on social media. First identified in Australia, the increased virulent XEC variant of COVID-19, has reportedly spread to 29 countries. However, the ministry in a statement […]
Emmanuel Macron Vows to Name New French Prime Minister Within Days
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”, after Michel Barnier resigned following a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation yesterday, he rejected opposition pressure to stand down, vowing to stay in his post “fully, until the end of the mandate” in […]
Senate Denies Suspending Tax Reform Bills
The Nigeria Senate is insisting on going ahead with the proposed Tax Reform Bill Legislative processes, debunking claims of its suspension. At yesterday’s plenary, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reaffirmed the red chamber’s independence and commitment towards safeguarding the interests of Nigerians as it deliberates further on the contentious tax reform bills. Senate also reshuffled the […]
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Shopping Festival Will Create Employment Opportunities
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the maiden Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled to hold from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island will create employment opportunities and drive commercial activities. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who stated this during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said it will attract local […]
NPFL Postpones Kwara United/Enyimba Game
NPFL matchday 16 fixture between Kwara United and Enyimba has been postponed due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The encounter, which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, has been moved to a later date. Enyimba will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second group game of the competition at […]
French Government Collapses In No-confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After South African Trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after he visited Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The session aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, focused on economic, security, and cultural collaboration. During the dialogue, President Tinubu called for […]
Senate Halts Action on Controversial Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian Senate has yielded to public pressure, suspending deliberations on the four controversial tax reform bills sent in by the Executive Arm of government pending when all issues are sorted out. The Senate has also set up a 10-member committee headed by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro tasked with engaging with the Attorney […]
