Tinubu mourns as ex-UK envoy, Christopher Kolade, dies at 92

Tinubu mourns as ex-UK envoy, Christopher Kolade, dies at 92

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and one of the nation’s most revered elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away at…

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Council of State approves appointment of Prof. Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Council of State approves appointment of Prof. Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. A statement by the presidential spokesman,…

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James to miss start of NBA season with Sciatica

James to miss start of NBA season with Sciatica

LeBron James has been ruled out for up to four weeks and will miss the start of the NBA season with sciatica, Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed. James, 40, signed a new contract with the Lakers in…

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HOJLUND, DORGU SCORES AS DENMARK THUMP BELARUS 6-0 AWAY TO LEAD GROUP ON GOALS DIFFERENCE IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

HOJLUND, DORGU SCORES AS DENMARK THUMP BELARUS 6-0 AWAY TO LEAD GROUP ON GOALS DIFFERENCE IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Denmark obliterated Belarus to rack up their positive goal difference and maintain their narrow advantage over Scotland at the top of Group C in World Cup qualifying. Victor Froholdt opened the scoring for the Danes…

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RIYAD MAHREZ NETS AS ALGERIA TRASH SOMALIA 3-0 AWAY TO QUALIFY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

RIYAD MAHREZ NETS AS ALGERIA TRASH SOMALIA 3-0 AWAY TO QUALIFY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia. The former Manchester City and Leicester…

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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS ARSENAL LOSE 2-1 @ HOME TO OL LYONNES IN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS ARSENAL LOSE 2-1 @ HOME TO OL LYONNES IN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER

Melchie Dumornay punished Arsenal errors to score twice as Lyon beat the Champions League holders at Meadow Park in the first round of league phase games. These sides played each other in the semi-finals last…

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Uche Nnaji resigns as minister after being accused of certificate forgery

Uche Nnaji resigns as minister after being accused of certificate forgery

Uche Nnaji has resigned as the minister of innovation, science, and technology following the allegations of certificate forgery against him. Nnaji has been under fire over allegations that he forged the credentials he submitted to…

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Army Officer dies after wife allegedly sets him ablaze in Akwa Ibom

Army Officer dies after wife allegedly sets him ablaze in Akwa Ibom

A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him on fire during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom State. The incident reportedly occurred on September…

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Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension

Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension

The plenary, presided over the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, witnessed a significant turnout of senators, signaling a full return to legislative activities. The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday after a 10-week recess, with  the Senate…

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YAKUBU HANDS OVER to AGBAMUCHE as INEC ACTING CHAIRMAN

YAKUBU HANDS OVER to AGBAMUCHE as INEC ACTING CHAIRMAN

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Yakubu announced…

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