Trump Defends Policies in First Congressional Address
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since reclaiming office, using the speech to defend his policy decisions within his first 43 days. He justified halting military aid to Ukraine and imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. On Ukraine, Trump revealed he had received a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky, […]
LeBron James Hits 50,000 Career Points
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points, further cementing his legacy as the league’s all-time leading scorer. The Los Angeles Lakers star hit the milestone on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his total to 50,002 points. James, now 40, had already […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
Jay-Z Sues Attorney and Jane Doe Over False Assault Claims
Jay-Z has taken legal action against attorney Tony Buzbee, David Fortney, and their client, identified as Jane Doe, following the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. Court documents from Alabama reveal that the rapper is pursuing claims of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy against all three defendants, along […]
Trump Plans 10% Tariff on China
Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff. Imports from China already face taxes at the border of at least 10%, after a Trump tariff order that went into effect earlier this month. Trump also said yesterday he intended to move forward with threatened 25% tariffs on imports […]
EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye for ₦1.38Billion Money Laundering
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of P Square, on charges of laundering ₦1.38billion, $ 1 million and £34,537. Jude was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a seven-count charge, which he pleaded […]
Flying Eagles Beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in Friendly
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were 2-0 winners over hosts Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first of two international friendly matches yesterday. Both teams will square up to each other again at the same venue on Friday, as they test strength ahead of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place 26th April – […]
Dangote Cuts Petrol Price to N825 per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has again reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, marking the second price cut this month. Its Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, in a statement yesterday explained that the company had reduced the price by N65, from the previous N890 per litre, bringing it […]
Chelsea Thrash Southampton 4-0, Return to Top Four
Chelsea returned to the top four with an emphatic 4-0 win over Southampton in the midweek action of the Premier League round of 27. Fulham claimed a 2-1 victory against Wolves, Brighton earned a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace ran to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Round of 27 matches continues tonight […]
JAMB Sets March 8 Deadline for 2025 UTME Registration
Candidates interested in registering for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, have until Saturday March 8, to do so. This is as the spokesman for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, yesterday ruled out an extension of the registration period. Read Another Story – FG Launches AI Training for Teachers
