Labour Party Confident of 2027 Presidential Victory Alone
The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora […]
Enyimba Thrash Black Bulls 4-1 for First CAF Confederation Cup Win
Enyimba recorded their first win in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup competition. The two time champions trounced Black Bulls of Mozambique 4-1 in Uyo last night, in a sweet revenge for the Nigerians, who lost to the Mozambicans in Maputo last month. The people’s elephant who are still bottom of Group D […]
NNL Season Resumes This Saturday After Christmas Break
The Nigeria National League, the second-highest overall in the Nigerian football league system after the Nigeria Premier Football League, says the 2024-2025 season will resume from this Christmas break on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The League chairman, George Aluo, who told journalists that all is set for the resumption of the league, promised to maintain […]
Nigeria Defeats Ghana in Uyo to Pick TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Ticket
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Black Gallacies of Ghana 3-1 in Uyo to pick one of the available slots for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Nigeria became the latest team to secure a spot in the 2024 CHAN following a goalless draw in Accra, Ghana last weekend. All three goals […]
NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines Over Cancelled Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. The spokesperson for NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed to journalists yesterday that the violations include the non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the […]
CBN Imposes N1.2m Daily Limit Transaction On PoS Agents
Central Bank of Nigeria has restricted Point of Sales agents to a daily transaction limit of N1.2 million. In a circular signed by its Director, Payments System Management Department, Oladimeji Taiwo, the CBN said the development is to advance a cashless economy and enhance the use of electronic payment channels for agency banking operations. As […]
Vinicius Junior Wins FIFA Best Men’s Player Award
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s prize for the second time. 24-year-old Vinicius succeeds Lionel Messi as the FIFA Best men’s player after the Argentinian scooped up the last two editions of […]
President Tinubu Promises to Handle Return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of Germany, Frank–Walter Steinmeier, in a State Visit at the Presidential […]
Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Generates ₦2 Trillion Annually
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the fashion industry generates two trillion naira annually and remains a vital part of Nigeria’s cultural fabrics. The former minister who delivered a keynote address at the hybrid edition of the 10th annual Pan African Music Fashion Runway and the Game Changer Africa Acknowledgement (The […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
