Sports Minister addresses why cyclist borrowed bicycle
The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has explained why a Nigerian cyclist, Ese Ukpeseraye, borrowed a bicycle from the German cycling team to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris Recall yesterday, Thursday, August 8, Ese tweeted about the development thanking the German team for coming to her rescue. The development however […]
“FG never gave N570 billion to 36 States in Nigeria, It’s World Bank COVID-19 Loan” Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde reveals
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo says the N570 billion released to governors was not a handout or bailout from President Bola Tinubu’s government to the 36 states to expand the livelihood support to citizens across the country. In a nationwide broadcast on Sunday following the #EndBadGovernance protests that grounded activities in major cities of the […]
Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou, passes away at 77
Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has passed away. He died aged 77. According to reports, the football administrator, who was a key figure in African football for decades, died in Paris on Thursday. His death comes just a day before his 78th birthday, having been born on August 9, […]
Dangote refinery diesel reportedly jet fuel supplies to disrupt Europe’s oil & gas industry
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has said supplies from Nigeria-based world’s largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will put pressure on the performance of Europe’s oil industry, especially the Northwest Europe Gasoil. OPEC in its newly released monthly Oil Market Report for June 2024 listed Dangote Refinery among the top Diesel and jet Fuel […]
Fire breaks out at Mobil fuel station in Lagos
A fire broke out at a Mobil fuel station located near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday. The incident occurred around 10:49am, during a peak period of fuel sales, causing chaos and destruction. A video shared by X user Dubem, who identifies as #Dub3m__ showed the fuel station engulfed in […]
Mikel Arteta reportedly hired pickpockets to teach his team a valuable lesson
Mikel Arteta reportedly ‘hired a team of professional pickpockets’ at an Arsenal dinner to teach his players a lesson. Arteta has led the Gunners to consecutive second-placed finishes in the Premier League and has earned rave reviews for changing the fortunes of the club in his four-and-a-half years at the club. He’s an odd bloke […]
D’Tigress eliminated from Olympics 2024 after losing to USA
After defeating Nigeria’s D’Tigress, Team USA women’s basketball is getting closer to winning their tenth gold medal at the Olympics for the 59th time in a row. With 20 points from A’ja Wilson and 15 from Jackie Young, the United States easily overcame Nigeria, winning 88–74 in the end. For much of the first half, […]
Chelsea FC Secures Samuel Omorodion Signing from Athletico Madrid
Fabrizio Romano, a trusted football transfer expert, has announced that Chelsea FC has completed the acquisition of Samuel Omorodion from Atlético Madrid for a £35 million transfer fee. Omorodion has committed to a seven-year contract with the London-based club and is scheduled to undergo medical evaluations. Despite interest from other top-tier teams, including Bayer Leverkusen, […]
President Bola Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Urges Patience Amidst Hunger
President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring the country is about to enter a new dawn. Tinubu, in an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are going through as a result of fuel subsidy removal. The President also […]
Tobi Amusan Advances to Semifinals with Convincing Win at the Olympics 2024
Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan has qualified for the semifinals of the 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, dominating her heat with a time of 12.49 seconds. As the current world record holder with a blistering time of 12.12 seconds, Amusan is a strong contender for an Olympic medal. With her impressive performance, Amusan has […]