Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, all Premier League clubs, are facing the likelihood of missing out on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. This is because French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reportedly decided to trigger the €120 million release clause in the Nigerian striker’s current contract. Despite recently extending his contract in December, Osimhen is expected to […]
President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, DIG Sani Mohammed (retd.), has extended congratulations to Tunde Onakyoya, the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest chess marathon. Onakyoya’s remarkable achievement has earned him praise as a distinguished chess ambassador. Onakyoya surpassed the previous record of 56 hours, nine minutes, and 37 seconds set in 2018 […]
On Thursday, queues for Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, worsened in Abuja and neighboring Nasarawa and Niger states. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited attributed this escalation to logistical challenges but assured that the issue had been addressed. Petrol scarcity persisted on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory and several other Northern states, […]
On Thursday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State reiterated that the All Progressives Congress successfully conducted a smooth governorship primary in the state. “I personally participated in my ward and witnessed the election proceedings… the election indeed took place,” Aiyedatiwa informed journalists during the opening ceremony of the Economic and Financial Inclusion program at the […]
On Wednesday evening, Ujunwa Okechukwuma, a mother of two, was electrocuted, while her children, Louis and Onyinyechi, are currently hospitalized in critical condition following an electrical spark at a transformer situated within a market in the Mowe area of Ogun State. Although some members of the community reported three fatalities, including a pregnant woman, the […]
Twenty-five minutes later, when authorities gained entry, they discovered Taiwo, aged 41, with severe head injuries. Nevertheless, Judge Martyn Levett, presiding over the case at Ipswich Crown Court, cautioned Abodunde that the sole conceivable penalty was life imprisonment. Suffolk Constabulary has initiated an inquiry with the Independent Office of Police Conduct, which verified that three […]
Anything less than gold is typically seen as a consolation for any athlete. However, there are instances where achieving gold, silver, and bronze at a single championship becomes a remarkable feat. This was the case for Olayinka Olajide, one of the standout athletes in Nigerian athletics at the recently concluded 2023 African Games in Ghana. […]
Experts express concern over the growing consumption of artificial sweeteners, now prevalent in baked goods such as bread, pastries, and biscuits, replacing sugar in products offered by bakeries and food processing companies. They warn that this trend could pose significant health risks to Nigerians. Furthermore, they advise against using artificial sweeteners for weight management or […]
Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, signed a legislation on Monday, as per NBC News, which will prevent individuals under the age of 14 from accessing social media platforms within the state. The report indicates that individuals aged 14 or 15 will require parental consent to join such platforms. The bill, known as HB3, also […]
Removal of Subsidy: Allocations to Federal, State, and Local Governments Reach 10.14 Trillion Naira.
The discontinuation of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, resulted in a rise in the statutory revenue allocations from the Federation Account, which were shared among the three tiers of government in 2023, reaching N10.14 trillion. According to data released on Tuesday by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) […]