Ex-Naval chief files petition to end marriage, reclaim last name from Diezani
Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Alison Madueke, has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court seekingalegal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani and requesting that she stop using his last name. He is asking the court to order the former Minister of Petroleum Resources to revert to her maiden name, Agama. […]
Court fines EFCC N3m for declaring Emefiele’s wife wanted
A federal high court in Lagos has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring Margaret Ermefiele, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, wanted. Presiding Judge Deinde Dipeoluruled in favour of Margaret’s fundamental right suit on Friday, ordering the EFCC to pay her N3 milion in damages […]
Nigerian man returns 100 Solana coin mistakenly sent to him
A cryptocurrency expert has commended a Nigerian man, known as Lucky, for his exceptional honesty in returning 90 Solana coins that were mistakenly sent to him. The expert had intended to send a amount of Solana coins equivalent to $100, but accidentally sent 100 Solana coins, which are worth significantly more. Despite being the recipient […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty redeemed as Portugal advance to Quarter final
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday. Portugal forward Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in the first period of extra-time in the goalless tie […]
France beats Belgium 1 nil to book quarter final place
Jan Vertonghen’s late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Duesseldorf. France had dominated the last-16 clash but their profligate finishing looked set to force extra time until they finally found a way through with five minutes left. Substitute Randal […]
Cholera outbreak hits Kirikiri prison, 25 Severe Cases confirmed
The Lagos State has said it is receiving additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as it now battles an outbreak of cholera at the Kirikiri prison. Abayomi traced the cholera outbreak in Lagos to unregulated street drinks and contaminated water sources identified two weeks ago. A statement released by the Director, of Public […]
Nigerian military helicopter crashes in Kaduna
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter reportedly crashed early Monday in Taimi village near Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred close to the Nigerian Air Force Air Training Centre in Mando. Authorities from the Nigerian Air Force have not yet issued an official statement regarding the crash, but local sources confirmed […]
Spain 4-1 Georgia: Resilient La Roja fight back to reach last 16
Spain’s perfect campaign continued as they overcame a courageous Georgia to set up a UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final against hosts Germany on Friday. Spain’s early efforts came via the left as they played through the quick-footed Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal – the youngest player to make a EURO knockout round appearance (16 years and […]
Harry Kane’s extra time goal helps England to reach Euros quarter-finals
England survived a scare to book their place in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 after beating Slovakia 2-1 in extra-time. Gareth Southgate’s team fell behind in the 25th minute when Ivan Schranz put Slovakia into a shock lead and they looked to be heading out of the tournament as the game went into injury time. […]
Obi makes case for IPOB leader, urges Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called on President Bola Tinubu to comply with a court order and release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, so he can enjoy his bail. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Satuưrday, the former Anambra State governor […]