Former NFF President Ibrahim Galadima dies at 74
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has passed on.Economic Reform Analysis This was disclosed by the former NFF General Secretary Alhaji Sani Ahmed Toro on Saturday. Both Galadima and Toro served as the kingpin of…
Morocco frees Senegal football fans after sentences served
The three fans were jailed for participating in the violence that broke out during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.Morocco on Saturday, April 18, released three Senegalese fans from jail after they completed a three-month prison sentence for…
Lagos landlords protest planned demolition, accuse LAMATA of defying court order
Hundreds of landlords and residents in a Okoko community in Ojo area of Lagos have protested an alleged plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, to demolish over 300 homes for a rail project, accusing the agency of…
Nigerian Juju music icon, Y.K. Ajao is dead
Popular Nigerian juju musician Yekini Kolawole Ajao, popularly known as Y.K Ajao, is dead.His death was made known in a statement posted on musician, Shina Peters’ Instagram page on Friday night. “Still hard to believe, You weren’t just a friend,…
Iran says 3,468 killed in conflict with US, Israel
Iran has reported that at least 3,468 people were killed during its recent war with the United States and Israel, according to the state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. The disclosure was made on Saturday, as a two-week ceasefire…
Peter Obi Speaks on 2027 Plans, Sets Condition for ADC Presidential Ticket
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has stated that he will be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, while stressing that any ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) must be based on a transparent and credible process….
ARSENAL MOURNS FORMER GOALKEEPER ALEX MANNINGER
Arsenal FC have expressed shock and deep sadness following the tragic passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger. In a brief statement, the club said everyone at Arsenal is devastated by the news, extending heartfelt condolences to Manninger’s family and loved…
MTN suspends airtime, data loans over new FCCPC lending rules
MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service known as Xtratime following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecom operator disclosed the decision in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
UI begins search for next Vice-Chancellor
The search for the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has begun. This follows a call for applications made public via an “Internal/External Advertisement, Appointment of the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan,” by the university’s Registrar, Ganiyu Saliu,…
Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead
Popular sports broadcast journalist with Classic FM 97.3, Temisan Okomi, has died. A journalist with News Central, Olawale Adigun, confirmed his death in a statement shared on X on Friday. He wrote on X, “The worst way to go into…