Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a crucial penalty during extra time in Portugal’s Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Slovenia on Monday. The 39-year-old had the chance to put Portugal ahead after a foul on Diogo Jota but saw his effort saved by Jan Oblak. Stunned by the miss, Ronaldo was visibly emotional, […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the EFCC’s declaration of Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, as a “wanted person” is illegal. Mrs. Emefiele challenged the EFCC and its chairman for listing her as wanted and displaying her photo on its website without a valid court order. In […]
The Ondo State Police Command has brought a 35-year-old herb seller, Taiwo Mufutau, before an Akure Family Magistrate Court on charges of defiling his 8-year-old biological daughter. Mufutau faces a single charge of rape, which violates Section 25(a) of the Ondo State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law of 2021. Police prosecutor Martins Olowofeso informed the […]
A Crisis Born of Insecurity and Poverty In Northern Nigeria, particularly in the states of Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, and parts of Niger, banditry has emerged as a severe security threat. This crisis stems from the aftermath of the Boko Haram insurgency, which has left the region in socio-economic turmoil. The vacuum […]
Atlanta, Georgia — In a heated debate on Thursday, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of poorly managing the US economy, highlighting the sharp rise in inflation as a critical issue in the upcoming November presidential election. “He has not done a good job. He’s done a poor job,” Trump stated during the […]
LAGOS — Governors from the Southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for each state’s ability to pay the new minimum wage to be considered. This appeal comes amidst ongoing discussions by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to find a mutually agreeable solution to the minimum wage crisis. […]
In a decisive move, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the arrest of two officers implicated in the alleged manhandling of a female staff member at the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, was captured in a viral video […]
In a move to address the cholera outbreak, the Federal Government has commenced talks with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to acquire emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccines (OCV). This initiative arises as Nigeria grapples with the disease amidst a global scarcity of the vaccine. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria […]
Mr. Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc, has acquired an additional 797,946,415 units of the company’s shares through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This purchase, valued at N17.219 billion with shares traded at N21.58 each, further solidifies Otedola’s majority stake, raising his shareholding to 11.63%, the highest in […]
A wave of cholera cases has been sweeping through Lagos, causing widespread anxiety, illness, and fatalities. The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reported 579 suspected cases and 29 confirmed deaths. While cholera outbreaks are common during the rainy season, this outbreak’s suspected source is surprising—tiger nut drink, a popular local beverage known for its […]
