AFP August 3, 2024 at 11:45 PM Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, right, celebrates after scoring his second goal against Chelsea in a pre-season English club friendly at Columbus, Ohio. Photo: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFPSource: AFP Erling Haaland’s hat trick, including two goals in the first five minutes, led Manchester City over Chelsea 4-2 on … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described 2024 as the most challenging for workers in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, said this at the 2024 “Harmattan School” on Monday in Abuja, with theme “Trade unions and the Quest for a New Social Contract”. The Harmattan School, an annual event organised … Read more
Plateau United assistant coach, Sani Adamu has explained the reason why defensive duo of Jimmy Ambrose and Victor Dawa were withdrawn in the second half of their 2-1 defeat at Bendel Insurance in Saturday’s NPFL matchday 15 clash at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Completesports.com reports. Insurance raced to an early lead when Uche Collins … Read more
Since taking the helm in 2016, the executive secretary of the commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has been instrumental in shaping policies that enhance the country’s education system. His leadership has been pivotal in implementing initiatives designed to improve access to and the quality of education for Nigerian children. UBEC’s commitment to educational improvement is reflected … Read more
AFP August 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM Thierry Henry’s France face Egypt in the men’s football semi-finals in Lyon on Monday. Photo: Philippe LOPEZ / AFPSource: AFP Thierry Henry’s France have their sights set on a place in the gold medal match in the Olympic men’s football as they face Egypt in the semi-finals on … Read more
The presidency has tackled the critics of his tax reform bill who had claimed that it would impoverish some parts of the countryBayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, in a statement, maintained that the bill was not meant to make Lagos and Rivers outshine other statesAccording to the presidency, the tax reform bills are meant … Read more
Real Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate says he expects a difficult game against Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s La Liga clash. Hansi Flick’s side remain top of the La Liga table, but they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas on Saturday, while Mallorca will enter the intriguing contest off the back of a 2-1 home success … Read more
The lawmaker representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), issued threats against him for not supporting the agitation for Biafra. Kalu made this disclosure during an interview with Arise Television on Monday. Simon Ekpa, a dual citizen of Finland … Read more
AFP August 5, 2024 at 2:18 AM Spain were given a major scare before winning their quarter-final against Colombia on penalties. Photo: Arnaud FINISTRE / AFP/FileSource: AFP World Cup holders Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States are on course for a showdown in the Olympic women’s football final with the two heavyweights favourites … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the tax reform bills before the National Assembly were designed to impoverish certain regions. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement clarified the bills aimed to enhance quality of life for disadvantaged Nigerians, rather than destroying economy of any section of … Read more