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Northern Coalition Dismisses EFCC Allegations Against Yahaya Bello

Reacting to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) investigation into alleged fraud in Kogi State, a coalition of northern groups has publicly dismissed recent allegations against the incumbent Governor of Kogi, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and…

Ghanaian Court orders auction of Michael Essien’s properties

Two mansions belonging to former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder Michael Essien are reportedly set for auction following a court order from the Accra High Court. The sale was ordered by the Deputy Sheriff of the High Court (Commercial Division) on…

Caitlin Clark’s best WNBA game caps big weekend for women’s sports in Indianapolis

It was reality, but it might as well have been a dream. It’s what Title IX advocates, and parents coaching their daughters, and, really, the entire nation has been waiting for, and it happened within five city blocks across 18…

Olagoke to Extend British Honour gains to Nigeria

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has described the latest Order of the British Empire (MBE), Nigerian-British artist Lanre Olagoke as a visionary professional. The Minister who joined other Nigerians in the UK at a…

Nigerian Lady Shares Amusing Encounter with Shop Attendant in the UK

The Nigerian lady who recounted how some Brits have been marching around, chanting that immigrants have been taking their jobs, shared her experience at a shop. According to her, there was a drink promotion at the shop and one could…

Tinubu Sacks Another Top Govt Official 

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mr. Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media &…

Eid-el-Kabir: Governor Buni Approves Palliative Bonus for Civil Servants and Pensioners

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a one-month palliative bonus for civil servants and pensioners in the state. The bonus, worth N10,000 for civil servants and N5,000 for pensioners, aims to alleviate the effects of economic hardship and…

Hearn confident Joshua, Dubois will fight for IBF title

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed confidence that his client and Daniel Dubois will most likely fight for the IBF title currently held by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Dubois won the interim IBF heavyweight title on…

Lagos-Kano rail line commences freight operations

The Lagos-Kano rail line has commenced freight operations. This was posted on Bayo Onanuga’s X  handle on Thursday, 6th June 2024. According to the Minister of Transportation, a trial run moving import containers from Apapa Port in Lagos to Dala…

Meet Olaniyi, wood seller’s son, who is LASU’s best graduating student

The Best Graduating Student in the 27th convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, LASU, Mubaraq Olawale Olaniyi, said despite his humble background of being the son of a wood seller and losing his mother while growing up, he did…