Brazil Footbal Legend, Pele, Dies At 82
Brazilian football legend, Pele has died at the age of 82 He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. Pele was only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and […]
President Buhari’s Christmas Message 2022
I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever circumstances […]
Shell Accepts To Pay €15m Compensation For Oil Spills In Niger Delta Communities
Four Nigerian farmers and their fellow villagers are to receive 15 million euros from the Nigerian subsidy of Shell as compensation for oil pollution in their villages. A leak detection system should prevent future oil spills. According to Friends of the Earth Nigeria, this historic victory at the courts and the acceptance of Shell to […]
BREAKING: Ibadan-Based Comedian, Peteru Dies At 35
A popular comedian, Tobi Owomoyela, a.k.a Peteru,, dies at age 35. He died on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. He is survived by Bryan, his child, who is with his mother in the United States. His fans and followers have taken to social media to mourn […]
Court Convicts Peter Obi’s Campaign DG, Okupe For Money Laundering
The federal high court sitting in Abuja on Monday has convicted Doyin Okupe, former Senior Special Assistant on Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and current Director General of Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Labour Party for breaching the Money Laundering Act. In the ruling delivered by Justice Ijeome Ojukwu stated that Okupe is guilty […]
BREAKING: Argentina Beat France 4-2 To Win 2022 FIFA World Cup
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup . Lionel Messi ,scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to finish 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium More to follow…
Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Seriki Is Dead
The Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement signed by children on Thursday. According to the children, the former minister died on Thursday , December 15 surrounded by his family. “It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of […]
Court Vacates Order Sentencing IGP to Prison for Contempt
A federal high court in Abuja has vacated the order sentencing Usman Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), to imprisonment for contempt. On November 29, the court sentenced the IGP to three months in prison for disobeying a court order. Mobolaji Olajuwon, the presiding judge, convicted the IGP following a suit filed by Patrick Okoli, a […]
ICPC Arrests, Detains D’banj Over Diversion N-Power Fund
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest and detention of singer Oladapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj. According to the commission, the music star was arrested in connection with the diversion of the N-Power fund. The N-Power is a scheme established by President Muhammadu Buhari on June […]
CBN Limits ATM Withdrawal To N100,000 Weekly
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed money banks and other financial institutions to limit ATM cash withdrawal by individual and corporate organization to N100, 000 and N500,000 per week respectively. The directive is contained in a circular issued by the bank on Tuesday. The CBN said the policy will take effect nationwide from January […]
