CAF Increases Women’s Champions League Prize Money to $600,000
Each of the eight African Women Football Clubs participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco 2024 will receive at least 150,000 dollars in prize money. CAF, in a statement yesterday, said this year’s prize money for the tournament, which begins on Saturday in Morocco, has increased by 52 per cent with the winner […]
Minister of Power Attributes Grid collapses to Vandalism
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning […]
World Leaders Praise Trump as he Claims US Election Victory
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56
Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled, “Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.” “President […]
Quincy Jones Leaves a Lasting Blueprint in the World of Music
Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91, according to Variety. Jones, who worked with music icons like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California, as confirmed by his representative, Arnold Robinson. The news was shared in a heartfelt statement […]
Woman ends up in the Hospital after a Serious Mistake while using eye drops
A woman has gone viral on TikTok after sharing that she mistakenly put nail glue, instead of medicated eye drops, into her eyes — which led her to visiting hospital. She however, warns others about the importance of keeping medical products well-organized. Brianne Shipley was half-asleep on Oct. 31 when her Amazon Alexa device notified […]
President Frees Minors Involved in #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has announced that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, following recent public concern. The Minister who made this known yesterday after a private meeting with President Tinubu, also disclosed that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
Liverpool Climbs to the Summit of the English Premier League
Liverpool claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton to climb to the summit of the English Premier League. With their two main title rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City, both losing, Liverpool stay two-point clear of City, Six points from Nottingham Forest in third and seven ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal in fourth and fifth position […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or for best players in the world
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
A Police Inspector was Dismissed for Shooting a Nigerian Musician
The police in Enugu State have announced the dismissal of Joseph Ozonwanji, an inspector, who shot dead a Nigerian musician, Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah. Its spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, a deputy superintendent of police, said in the statement that the police found the inspector culpable after his orderly room trial and, therefore, dismissed him […]