Calum Hodson Odoi’s dagger secured a remarkable win against Liverpool
Callum Hudson-Odoi and unbeaten Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool at Anfield to end Arne Slot’s perfect start as Reds boss. The substitute cut in from the left and curled an inch-perfect shot into the far bottom corner, which Alisson could not reach. This was their first win at Liverpool in any competition since 1969. Confidence was […]
Manchester United defeats Southampton 3 nil as Rashford breaks goal drought
Matthijs de Ligt scored his first goal for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s side claimed a much-needed Premier League victory at Southampton. The Red Devils went into the recent international break on a low after being comprehensively beaten by Liverpool, and needed to put in a performance on their return to action. They survived […]
Tragedy Strikes in Benin City as Building Collapses, Trapping University Students
A devastating building collapse occurred in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday morning, leaving several students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) trapped. The incident happened on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, a popular area among students, during a severe downpour. A swift response from the university’s rescue team resulted in the extraction of some trapped occupants. […]
Peter Obi clarifies why he’s not desperate to become president
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi refutes claims that he would consider becoming a vice presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a post on his official X handle, Obi responded to the misinterpretation of a recent interview at News Central TV. He accused some individuals of spreading false propaganda by distorting his words. […]
Dangote Refinery to Commence Petrol Supply Sunday, NNPC Named Sole Offtaker
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Dangote Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Sunday. Edun, who was represented by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. “I am […]
Wike Accuses Fubara of Spreading Falsehood Against Him
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has accused Governor, Sim Fubara of abandoning all those that laboured to make him governor. Wike, during an interview on Channels TV also accused Fubara of spreading lies against him. He denied claims of demanding for billions of Naira from Gov. Fubara, describing the claims as unfair and laughable. “They say […]
Nigerian Air force kill terrorist, Halilu Sububu, 38 others
The Nigerian Air Force said a notorious terrorist kingpin, Halilu Sububu has been killed by its special forces. One of his audacious attacks was on a military base in Katsina in 2021 where many soldiers were killed. Although based in Zamfara, Sububu terrorises communities in Sokoto, Niger, and Kaduna States. Sububu’s death is coming a […]
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent […]
Dangote Donates N1.5bn To Borno Flood Victims
President of Aliko Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster. He made the announcement during an assessment visit to some of the affected locations in Maiduguri. Accompanied by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state, Dangote said out the amount, N1 billion was given to National Emergency […]
Nigerian Authorities Arrest Wanted ‘Drug Baron’ Behind 4 Foiled Cocaine Shipments
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, better known as Barryshine. Suleiman, who is the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was taken into custody on August 26, 2024 two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics Agency. Femi Babafemi, […]