TikToker Sentenced to 12 Years for 151 MPH Crash Killing 6 Farmworkers
Florida TikToker Noah Galle, 20, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2022 crash that killed six farmworkers in Palm Beach. Then 17, Galle was driving a BMW M5 at 151 mph when he rear-ended an SUV, killing all its occupants. He pleaded guilty to six counts of vehicular homicide to avoid […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
China Development Bank Approves $254.76m Loan for Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank has announced approval of a $254.76m loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. According to information released on its website, the financial backing is expected to ensure the seamless continuation of the railway, which is a standard-gauge line stretching 203 kilometres that will link Kano State to the nation’s […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
Newcastle Stun Arsenal 2-0 in Carabao Cup Semi-final
Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg at the Emirates last night. Goals in each half from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon handed Newcastle the first leg advantage. The second semi-final comes up today Wednesday with Tottenham Hotspur hosting holders Liverpool. Read Another Story NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head […]
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali and coached clubs such as GS Consolat, […]
NYSC DG: N77,000 Allowance to Be Implemented Soon
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yush’au Ahmed, has assured NYSC members that their increased allowance will soon be effected. Ahmed, who gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of a bus donated to the scheme by Capital Express Insurance Ltd, reiterated the scheme’s […]
President Tinubu Directs Revival of Nigeria Air Project
President Tinubu has mandated the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, to revive the Nigeria Air Project, as well as sanitize Nigerian airports. Kana who himself disclosed this during a meeting with heads of agencies of the aviation ministry and members of staff in […]
Nigeria Reinforces COVID-19 Protocols Amid China’s Virus Surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared yesterday that Nigeria is not at risk yet of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, which has left thousands of people, especially children, hospitalised in China. Reports indicate that the new respiratory virus outbreak, coming five years after the emergence of a novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in […]
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 […]
