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Subsidy removal: Tinubu directs NEC, NGF to fast-track palliatives, intervention programmes

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, to begin the process of working on interventions to cushion the impact of subsidy removal on Nigerians. This is even as the…

Real Madrid identify player to sign as Harry Kane’s alternative

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Real Madrid have reportedly identified Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez, as a possible alternative should they fail to sign Tottenham’s Harry Kane this summer. Martinez has established himself as one of the top strikers in Italy since…

Super Six playoffs: Odigie rues missed chances in Insurance draw against Enyimba

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Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie, has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in their 1-1 draw against Enyimba at the ongoing Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs. Sodiq Abubakar put Enyimba ahead in the first…

Those against me have their reasons – Aregbesola

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Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, eturned to Osun State on Wednesday to a rousing welcome by supporters. The former governor said those against him “have their reasons”, adding that he holds no grudge against anyone. Aregbesola…

I used to be an evangelist – Actress Caroline Danjuma

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Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma, has revealed that she used to evangelise in her neighbourhood. She said she did it continuously for about a year. The thespian disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Innih Emah.…

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EPL: Chelsea to sign 21-year-old playmaker for Pochettino

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Chelsea have joined the race for Celta Vigo playmaker Gabri Veiga. According to The Guardian, Chelsea are keen to sign the 21-year-old Spaniard for their manager, Mauricio Pochettino this summer. Veiga has a release clause worth in the…

Trump should not be US president again – Former VP Pence

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Former United States Vice President, Mike Pence, on Wednesday revealed what ex-President Donald Trump requested him to do after the Capitol building attack. The 50th governor of Indiana condemned Trump’s actions and comments after the 2020…

Transfer: Three Arsenal players to leave Arteta’s side [Full list]

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Arsenal trio, Auston Trusty, Nicolas Pepe and Folarin Balogun are headed for the exit door this summer transfer window, Football London reports. Trusty spent the season on loan at Birmingham City and did well in the Championship and…

NCC boss, Umar Danbatta, Adebayo of ALTON to lead speakers at NDSF 2023

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo,…

Enyimba boss, Finidi bemoans poor officiating in draw against Bendel Insurance

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Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, has taken a swipe at the officiating in his side’s Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie against Bendel Insurance The eight-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Bendel Insurance. Enyimba had…

How medical disorder affected my marriage – Actress Zainab Balogun

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Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun, has opened up on her battle with endometriosis and how it affected her marriage. Endometriosis is a medical disorder, which occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of…

10th NASS: 106 eps-elect back Abass, Kalu for Speaker, Deputy Speaker

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Few days before the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the support base of Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, the anointed candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker,…

Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba to host Federation Cup final next Thursday

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The Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will host the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup final. Bendel Insurance and Rangers will clash in the final on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The encounter, according to the Nigeria Football Federation, will kick off…

Why I disappeared from Nollywood – Actor Nonso Diobi

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Actor and director Nonso Diobi has revealed the cause of his prolonged absence from the movie industry. Diobi, during an interview with Hip TV, stated that he left the movie set to review acting techniques. Speaking of his aspirations to…

Gov Dikko Radda hails Akume, Gbajabiamila’s appointments

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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has applauded Tinubu’s appointments of George Akume and Femi Gbajabiamila as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, respectively, as…

Court admits final presidential election results as exhibits in Obi’s petition against Tinubu’s victory

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In a renewed bid to justify his request for nullification of the election of President Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last presidential election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday tendered the collated final…

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Lease on cattle market, revenues from quarries to be reviewed – Abia govt

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The Abia State Government has said that the lease on the popular Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunnochi LGA of the state will be reviewed by the new administration. This is even as the state government has disclosed that revenues accruing…

NPL playoffs: Enyimba still on top despite draw against Bendel Insurance

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Enyimba stayed on top of the log in the Nigeria Premier League playoffs after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Wednesday. The People’s Elephants have now garnered five points…

EPL: Man United to make final decision about Mason Greenwood’s future

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Manchester United are reportedly set to make a final decision on the future of Mason Greenwood in the next few weeks. Man United have taken their time in deciding the future of Greenwood after a case of assault against him by his partner…

Peter Obi, Judas who denied Atiku Presidency – Reno Omokri

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Socio-political activist Reno Omokri has said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cost his Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, the presidency. Omokri said Atiku would have been president, but Obi played the role of…

Suspected kidnappers abduct wife of Adamawa judge

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Suspected kidnappers have abducted Mrs Zainab Abbas, wife of an unnamed High Court judge in Yola, Adamawa State. Police said on Wednesday that the suspects went to the house of the victim in the Nyinbango area of Jimeta in Yola in the…

Rema, Davido make Spotify’s 2023 ‘Songs of Summer’ predictions

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The duo of Nigerian singers, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, and David Adeleke, aka Davido, have debuted songs on Spotify’s 2023 ‘Songs of Summer’ predictions. Rema’s hit song with American superstar, Selena Gomez ‘Calm Down’ and ‘Unavailable’…

Governors back Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal

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State governors on Wednesday expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy payments in the country. According to a statement on Wednesday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information to the…

ECL: UEFA under fire over West Ham vs Fiorentina final

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has said that UEFA’s choice of stadium for the Europa Conference League (ECL) final is an ‘absolute disgrace.’ West Ham United will face Fiorentina in the ECL final on Wednesday night at the Eden Arena in Prague.…

Youths starved of ethical values – ICPC chairman Owasanoye

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Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has said that youths in tertiary institutions in Nigeria are starved of ethical and cultural values. The anti-corruption…

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Transfer: He’ll fit well – Arsenal’s Turner reacts as striker returns to Emirates

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Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner has said that returning striker Folarin Balogun will be a great addition to the Gunners. According to Turner, Balogun will fit in well with Mikel Arteta’s side. Balogun spent the 2022–2023 campaign on loan at…

Police arrest two suspects with pistol, bullet in Delta

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Police operatives from Agbor Division in Delta State on routine anti-crime patrol have arrested two suspects with a locally fabricated pistol and a live bullet. The suspects, Collins Anthony, 34, and Stephen Goddey, 30, were arrested…

Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno

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At least one civilian was killed and another injured as troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gajiganna, the northern part of Borno State. ISWAP fighters in four Hilux trucks…

University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital set to celebrate 40th Anniversary

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The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) is making arrangements to celebrate its 40th anniversary with its Chief Medical Director, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, poised to set yet another record of achievement since he took over the…

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Niger gov orders demolition of fuel station

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has revoked the certificate of occupancy of a filling station and ordered its demolition in Minna, the state capital. The governor gave the directive when he inspected the filling station along…