Augustine Eguavoen’s surgical procedure had been delayed multiple times, primarily due to the hectic schedule associated with the Super Eagles’ campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Recall that Eguavoen led the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in November. He had to stay away from the 2024 CHAN qualifiers against … Read more
An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling a landed property. The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Zubairu made the order following an ex-parte motion moved … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has declared two weeks holiday for all civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year with their loved ones and as well harvest their crops. Governor Alia who announced this on Tuesday at a press briefing at Government House in Makurdi, said the holiday commenced on Tuesday … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regret in announcing the removal of the fuel subsidy on his first day in officeThe president, in a media chat on Monday, December 23, said the decision was very necessary in addressing current economic realitiesThe president emphasised that the decision was though tough but was necessary, … Read more
A former Ghana international, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has backed the Black Galaxies, the country’s home-based national team, as they prepare for the crucial second leg of their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Nigeria. In their last encounter, the two nations faced off in a tightly contested match that ended in a goalless draw. This … Read more
The Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has called for the standardisation of traditional medicines and its teaching in schools. Its Director-General, Prof. Martins Emeje, said this during a media parley organised to induct members of the media as ‘Journalists for Traditional Medicines’. The virtual media parley was themed, “The Media as Natural … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Christians as they celebrate Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Abbas, while wishing Christians a Merry Christmas, said the birth of Jesus Christ signifies newness and fulfillment while also calling for a national rebirth at this critical time in the life … Read more
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has indefinitely postponed the inauguration of the Sharia court, which was initially scheduled for January 11, 2025The decision was announced in a statement by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, citing concerns from the communityThe postponement follows disapproval from netizens who argued that the South West region, … Read more
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has expressed his expectations for forward Marcus Rashford, indicating that the player will remain sidelined until he demonstrates a return to the high standards that the club demands. Marcus Rashford, who has been a crucial player for United in the past, has notably been left out of the match-day squads … Read more
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is in a Washington hospital for testing and observation after developing a fever, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff said. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Angel Ureña posted on X. Clinton, 78, is being treated at the Georgetown University Medical … Read more