In a thrilling Carabao Cup clash on Wednesday night, Tottenham Hotspur eliminated eight-time champions Manchester City with a 2-1 victory at the London Stadium. Goals from Timo Werner and Pape Sarr secured Spurs’ passage to the quarterfinals, marking a significant step for manager Ange Postecoglou, who recently hinted at his ambition to clinch silverware in his second season. Manchester United achieved an impressive 5-2 victory over Leicester City, marking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s debut as the interim manager. Meanwhile, Arsenal secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 win against Preston, thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri,…
Author: Victoria Mulero
In an ongoing legal case, Mr. John Ogah, the former Secretary of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified at the Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He alleged that former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele instructed payments to be made into the account of his niece, Hannah Emefiele. The trial, which revolves around a three-count charge of unlawful acceptance of gifts by agents, has seen the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) further accuse Emefiele of misappropriating $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion during his tenure. Ogah, the sixth prosecution witness, testified under questioning by EFCC counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), explaining…
World Bank has advised the Federal Government to prioritise providing jobs for the Nigerian youths. The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Ndiame Diop, offered advice following critical reforms made by Bola Tinubu’s administration, which have caused skyrocketing inflation and rising living costs in the country. Tinubu declared an end to fuel subsidies in May 2023, a move that has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N175 per litre to officially N1,025 per lire in Lagos state at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stations. In its Nigeria Development Update Report titled “Staying the Course: Progress…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees have arrived at the National Assembly complex for their screening by the Senate. The nominees, gathered in the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, are awaiting formal admission into the Senate Chambers for the session. The Senate’s order paper for today lists seven ministerial nominees as part of the day’s scheduled business. The nominees listed for screening include: – Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Suwaiba…
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers to cease the importation of petroleum products. Dangote made this statement on Tuesday after a meeting at the State House in Abuja with President Bola Tinubu and the committee overseeing the sales of crude oil and refined products in local currency. The meeting was attended by key figures, including the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Governor of…
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has opened up about an unexpected aspect of her personal life, revealing that she receives more relationship offers from women than from men. During a candid interview on The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, Tiwa expressed her surprise at the frequent approaches she gets from women, despite identifying as straight. “A lot more women actually hit on me than men. I don’t know why,” she shared, reflecting on the intriguing attention she has attracted over the years. Known for her bold fashion sense and powerful vocals, Tiwa’s revelation has ignited curiosity and conversation among fans, prompting…
In a devastating attack on a residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, at least 65 Palestinians were reported killed and dozens more wounded on Monday. The assault has drawn widespread condemnation as it targeted a structure housing approximately 150 residents, according to Palestinian medical officials and local eyewitnesses. Marwan al-Hams, the director of field hospitals for Gaza’s health authorities, expressed outrage at the brutality of the incident, stating, “So far, at least 65 Palestinians were killed, and dozens wounded by the Israelis.” Eyewitness accounts indicate that the Israeli army targeted a five-storey residential building, completely demolishing it. Due to…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement over his burgeoning partnership with Argentina forward Mauro Icardi at Galatasaray. Since joining the Turkish club on loan from Napoli this summer, Osimhen has made a significant impact, contributing to the team’s success. In a thrilling derby match against Besiktas on Monday night, Osimhen scored the winning goal in Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory, with Icardi also playing a pivotal role. Following the match, Osimhen praised their on-field chemistry, stating, “Icardi and I get along very well. We work together in training, and his experience helps me immensely. It’s an honour to play…
Nigerian music stars Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, and Chinedu Okoli, affectionately called Flavour, are embroiled in a public feud over accusations of plagiarism within the industry. The conflict ignited when Flavour, on his official X handle (formerly Twitter), made a cryptic post that many interpreted as a jab at Kcee. “Copy copy akaria,” he tweeted, prompting speculation about who he was referencing. Observers quickly connected the dots, pointing to Kcee’s recent foray into Afropop, highlife, and Igbo cultural music as the likely target of Flavour’s comments. Kcee did not take long to respond, asserting his musical pedigree…
Nigerian artist Raoul John Njeng Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has voiced frustration on social media, condemning the Nigerian police for what he describes as an excessive number of checkpoints and misuse of authority on the roads. In a post on his X handle, Skales expressed disdain for the police, criticizing their treatment of citizens and alleging that officers exploit their positions to intimidate and extort motorists. “My hate for Nigerian police still stands…very horrible set of humans,” he wrote, adding, “police wey no get money go dey stress fellow poor man knowing fully well what their doing is wrong…taking…
