The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games after defeating South Africa 1-0 over two legs of the final round of the qualifying series.The Nigerian Women's national team defeated the Banyana Banyana of South Africa 1-0 at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja last Friday but held their hosts for the second leg to...
African Queen crooner, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has promised to make it up to his first son, Innocent Idibia Junior, for the lost years. The legendary Nigerian singer stated this whilst celebrating Innocent Junior's twelfth birthday.Innocent Jnr. is the son of Pero Adeniyi, one of 2Baba's Baby Mama.Acknowledging his fatherly role and celebrating his son, 2Baba wrote...
Following Ayo Makun's reaction to the speculations surrounding his twenty-year-old marriage, Mabel Makun, the wife of the popular comedian AY Makun, has taken to social media to share a cryptic post stating that she won't be dragged into drama, rather, she would distance herself.AY Makun publicly addressed their alleged marital crisis on Sunday, saying neither himself nor his wife...
Release: FCCPC Applauds NERC for Fines, Demands Action to Protect Consumers in New Electricity RegimeThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) commends the recent enforcement action taken by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) against the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for violating the Supplementary Order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2024 for AEDC. This action includes...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive to all Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria to compensate customers wrongly billed and make clarification on customers that are affected by the newly approved multi-year Tariff order. The commission said in a statement released on Saturday as contained below:PRESS RELEASE - 6 APRIL 2024DIRECTIVE TO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES ON IMPLEMENTATION...
The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission, will unveil an enhanced National Identity card layered with payment capabilities and social service features.This new card, developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System, will be powered by AfriGO, a national domestic card scheme.The Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke,...
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known also as MohBad has backtracked on his initial insistence that Omowunmi, his daughter-in-law should run a DNA test on Liam, his grandson.The cleric and father of the late Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, had insisted that a DNA test must be carried out to ascertain the paternity of his...
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage made history Sunday evening when she performed at the coronation concert of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle in England.It was the first time a Nigerian artiste would perform at the royal coronation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Over 20000 people attended the Coronation concert, organized by the BBC, while, globally, over 18...
Ramadan is a yearly universal call to duty with reverence to Allah in a way that is beyond pretense according to Islamic beliefs. It is a veritable tool for change in life and style of living.During the one-month fasting exercise, 'the presence of the Almighty is felt effectively, the believers get closer to Him, and their supplications are...
Inspector Adejoh Siaka; Inspector Friday Obaka, and Sgt. Ndiwa KpuebariThe Nigerian Police Authority has paraded three officers who were captured in a viral video slapping a man in Rivers state.A video went viral a few days ago wherein, the officers, Inspector Adejoh Siaka; Inspector Friday Obaka, and Sgt. Ndiwa Kpuebari from Rivers State were seen ordering a man to leave...
Nigeria's U-23 national team tagged the Olympic Eagles have failed to qualify for this year's African Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco.Guinea defeated their Nigerian counterparts 2-0 after a goalless draw played a week ago in Nigeria.The Salisu Yusuf-led Eagles failed to convert their chances with the first 45 minutes ending in goalless, but the Guineans came...
It is match day three of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Stade Adrar in Morocco where the group A match between Sierra Leone and Sao Tome Principe holds.Sierra Leone came into this match as the 3rd placed team on the log having lost one and drew another of the day one and day two matches...
It is match day 3 of the 2023 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers.The biennial African international association football tournament which will be held in Ivory Coast between January and February 2024 shall have twenty-four teams in attendance including Ivory Coast who have qualified automatically as hosts.Six venues in five host cities...
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday, March 13, 2023, ordered commercial banks to accept and start dispensing the old naira notes.The old notes were seized to be legal tender as of February 10th, 2023 based on the FG-CBN deadline for swapping old notes for newly redesigned notes.But a supreme court order compelled Nigeria's apex bank to rescind its...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to accept and dispense old naira notes.According to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, the Central Bank of Nigeria has asked commercial banks to dispense and accept old naira notes as deposits.He said, "Commercial banks have been directed by the Central Bank to dispense old currency notes and also to...
An accident between a moving train and a high Capacity bus belonging to LASG staff occurred around PWD, close to Shogunle.Report confirmed there are casualties and effort is on to rescue victims to the nearest hospital.Reacting to the sad incident, the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, prayed for the dead...
An accident involving a "Vanagon" bus that drove against traffic at Meiran collided with Honda civic car.According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the driver of the said Honda died instantly.The traffic authority in Lagos also confirmed that the accident has caused serious traffic extending backward Salolo. The...
They came into the tournament as strong contenders having won the tournament a record seven times but they failed to reach the final of the 2023 U-20 AFCON in Egypt, thus, the hope of securing a record 8th title has been postponed until another edition.The Nigerian Flying Eagles who started slowly but managed to reach the last four of...
When this tournament started on February 19 at the Cairo International Stadium, in Egypt, no one considered them a favourite or gave them a chance of making it through the group stage where they face Benin, Tunisia, and Zambia.But with a perfect run in the preliminary stage, a strong defensive line, and sharp attacks which saw them bang nine...
Ayodele Fayose, the former Ekiti state governor has likened the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, and his running mate, Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, to theatre act actors.The former governor opined that the PDP candidate has no capacity to rule Lagos.
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A former governor of Ekiti state and a BOT member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that his party was responsible for the hardship Nigerians are going through over Naira redesign.Fayose stated this during the TVC morning show on Tuesday, where he confessed that the Naira Redesign policy was...
The Scorpions of Gambia have reached the final of the U-20 African Cup of Nations for the very first time in history.The Gambians defeated seven-time winners, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in the second semi-final of the ongoing Egypt 2023 AFCON at the Cairo International Stadium on Monday.The Scorpions will now play the Cubs of Senegal in the final...
The Cubs of Senegal have reached the final of 2023 U-20 African Cup Of Nations ongoing in Egypt.The Senegalese who have now scored twelve goals and conceded none dominated the one-sided game from the blast of the whistle.Two goals from Lamine Camara and one from Papi Diop sealed the victory for...
It's an evening that Manchester United would love to forget in a hurry as they were embarrassed by resurging Liverpool at Anfield.After a Carabao Cup victory at the Wembley Stadium over Newcastle, and another 3-1 FA Cup triumph over West Ham, the Red Devils seems unstoppable.However, Erik ten Hag and his...
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have secured a slot into the final four of 2023 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Nigerian U-20 escaped the scares of Ugandan Hippos on Thursday night but triumphed with a 1-0 victory.The Hippos dominated most of the game, and took the game to their Nigerian counterparts but failed to convert the few chances...
The Senegalese U-20 national team have reached the Semi-final of the 2023 African Cup Of Nations in Egypt.The cubs who are bookmakers' favourites defeated toothless Benin U-20 by a goal to nothing in the first quarter-final played at the Cairo International stadium, Egypt.Samba Dialo nodded home a free kick in the...
It is the U-20 African Cup of Nations round of eight (quarter-final), the young Lions of Teranga who top Group A are up against the 3rd best team of Group C, Benin. The Senegalese won all their group-stage matches, defeated Nigeria by a lone goal on the opening day, whip Mozambique 3-0 before trashing the hosts, Egypt by four goals...
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate was declared winner of the February 25th Presidential election by the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC.Tinubu defeated a former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party, Kwankwaso of the NNPP, and Peter...
It was an amazing night of celebration as the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA honours legends of the round leather game.The 2022 edition of the FIFA Best Awards was held in Paris on Monday night. The show saw Argentina legend and world cup winning captain, Lionel Messi secured a second FIFA Best Player trophy and has now better...
The Flying of Eagles Nigeria have set up a quarter-final match against the Hippos of Uganda at the ongoing U-20 African cup of Nations in Egypt.Flying Eagles finished 2nd behind Senegal in group A while the Hippos top group B with five points from three matches.The Nigeria U-2O lost their first match to the young Lions of Teranga at...
Ex-Super Eagles Forward, Jude Odion Ighalo was in action and he bagged four goals during Al-Hilal vs Al-Duhail Asian Champions League semi-final on Sunday.Ighalo and his Al-Hilal teammates will be seeking a record-extending fifth continental title when they face Japanese club, Urawa Reds, in the two-legged final.Ighalo opened the scoring in the 2nd minute before adding the second in...
Erik ten Hag has made history after he led Manchester United to claim their first trophy since 2017 with a victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley on Sunday night.Two goals inside six minutes in the first half established Manchester United's superiority and set them on their to the first success under manager Erik ten...
Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has come under heavy criticism for scheduling a show that coincides with the day Nigerians will be going to the poll for presidential and senatorial elections.The actor usually holds his international tour every February in different cities across the world in a tour tagged, ‘Basket...
Hours after $498,100 meant for vote buying was intercepted with the list of beneficiaries in Port Harcourt, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted another ₦32.4 million new notes suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos.Earlier, security operatives arrested a federal lawmaker, Dr. Chinyere Igwe, with $498,100 on suspicion of attempted vote buying and money...
Police have arrested the founder of Atlantic Television Network and Wish FM 99.5, Dr. Chinyere Igwe, just a few days after his Stations were allegedly bombed by Gunmen.Dr. Chinyere, a member of the House of Representatives was arrested with a bundle of dollars which amounted to 498,100 USD along Ana Road,...
As Nigerians will be going to the poll on Saturday, February 25, 2023, to cast their votes to elect a new president and senators that will take over from the present administration on May 29, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded media organizations, citizens, local and international observers that it is not their responsibility to announce election...
Ekene Itodo, a 28-year-old Lagos residence appeared at an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State over allegations of swindling three job seekers of an amount worth ₦1.2mIn Nigeria, the unemployed are often taken advantage of by fraudsters who would in the name of helping them secure jobs swindle them of their resources.Such is the case of Ekene Itodo, who allegedly...
Manchester United on Thursday night defeated Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate to qualify for the next round of the 2022/23 Europa league season.The Red Devils held Brça to a 2-2 draw at the camp nou last Thursday and beat the La Liga giant 2-1 in the reverse fixture played at Old Trafford.It was a victory that looked so unlikely at...
For his contributions towards sports development in Edo State, the Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, has gotten international recognition and an invitation to the upcoming International Federation of Association Football annual celebration of football’s greatest stars, the Best FIFA Football Awards.The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on February 27, 2023, at Salle Pleyel in Paris.CitySports gathered from a letter...
African most expensive player, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of history at Napoli and could earn a bonus that worth over a hundred million naira (₦100) if he reaches the set milestone for a season.Osimhen's 2022/23 campaign has been extraordinary, tearing defenses apart and netting spectacular goals with incredible regularity.Though he missed a month due to injury, the...
As Nigerians continue to battle naira scarcity, the operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested a man, identified as Celestine, with fake new ₦1,000 notes worth two hundred and fifty thousand, naira only (₦250,000).The suspect, who spoke at the Amotekun State headquarters, Ado Ekiti, where he was paraded with the money, described himself as a victim of...
Controversial Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Charity Dike, has stated that she would have poisoned her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill if they were still together.In leaked audio, the actress could be heard saying she would have administered rat poison on her estranged hubby and would not regret doing so.In the audio recording released on social media by Churchill, Tonto said,...
Seven-time U-20 African cup of Nations winners, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have lost their opening match against the young lions of Senegal.A late first-half goal by Souleymane Faye was the only goal of the match after spanking on a loose ball from goalkeeper Nwosu.In stoppage time substitute Ahmed Abdullahi was sent off for kicking the face of a Senegalese...
India 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup star, Linda Caicedo, scored against the Super Falcons of Nigeria to earn Colombia a victory at the ongoing Women's Revelations cup in Mexico.The maiden edition of the four-nations women's tournament is a preparatory tournament for the upcoming FIFA women's world cup scheduled for July this year.Linda Caicedo got the only goal of...
John Obi Mikel, the Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, has revealed how he was allegedly robbed of the 2013 prestigious CAF African Footballer of The Year Award.Ivorian international, Gnégnéri Yaya Touré, was the eventual winner of the 2013 edition of the award, but Mikel has now revealed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) switched all of a sudden...
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, has urged Lagosians who have been affected by the naira crisis to press charges.According to him, any bank that refuses to pay its customers cash on demand has violated the terms of the contract.He said, “There is a contract between a customer and a bank that says when...
Nigerians were thrown into confusion on Tuesday when the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, during a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, to discuss the monetary and currency redesign policy, said, “The situation is substantially calming down since the commencement of over-the-counter payments to complement ATM disbursements and the use of super-agents.“There is, therefore, no...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has through its governor, Godwin Emefiele said that there was no need to shift the February 10, 2023 deadline, while warning that POS operators who charge above ₦200 for swapping will be charged to court and jailed.The governor of the CBN stated this during a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday,...
Like many parents, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has shown that protecting one's children is a priority.Recall that in October 2021 the actress had called out a teacher in her daughter's school, stating that she can be hated but not her children.However, revealing why she is so protective of her children, Mercy in the latest episode of her cooking show, explained that...
Popular Nollywood actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong has urged young Nigerians aspiring to get married not to be carried away by tons of glossy pictures of 'perfect' couples on social media.Daniel got married to his wife, Toyosi nee Philips, whom she met on social media in November 2017.The marriage has produced two beautiful kids and while sharing their thoughts on a...