Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederation Cup
The team lost 2-1 on aggregate after losing 2-nil in Algiers in the return leg of their quarter-final clash against the Algerian side, USM Alger, who are Last season’s winners of the competition. They had won the first leg 1-nil at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo last Sunday and needed to hold on in […]
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise its economy. Unveiling the new notes, central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said the ZiG would be structured, and set at a market-determined exchange rate. The ZiG replaces a Zimbabwean dollar, the RTGS, […]
The Nigerian Senate postpones resumption
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its resumption earlier scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, till Tuesday, April 23, 2024, citing “unforeseen circumstances”. Senate Clerk Chinedu Akubueze disclosed the development in a message sent to the Senators at the weekend. The two Chambers of the National Assembly had suspended legislative session to observe the Easter and Sallah […]
JUSUN Ogun branch to embark on indefinite strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ogun Branch, says it will embark on an indefinite strike from today Monday. A statement issued and jointly signed in Abeokuta on Sunday by the JUSUN Chairman, Ajiboye Olanrewaju, and the Publicity Secretary, Mr Adewale Adenekan, says the strike is to protest the non-payment of the 40 per […]
FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The Federal Government has declared tomorrow Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting. Tunji-Ojo called on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe […]
President Tinubu arrives Lagos ahead Eid-el-Fitr celebration
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan. The President’s aircraft touched down at 4.30 p.m. at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and some of his cabinet members. He is expected to […]
Nigeria ranks 30th in latest FIFA men’s world ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places in the latest FIFA ranking, but the three-time African champions are still far ahead of their West African rivals Ghana. The Super Eagles were ranked 28th in the world in the February ranking but dropped to 30th in the ranking released on April 4, 2024, following the team’s mixed […]
South Africa Speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption
South Africa’s ex-Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. She made her first court appearance after handing herself over to a police station this morning. The politician is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts during her time as defence minister. […]
Ondo State Governorship Race Heats Up as Bigwigs Submit Nomination Forms
Ahead of the Ondo State Governorship election, three prominent figures, including the incumbent Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Financial Strategist Wale Akinterinwa, have officially submitted their nomination and expression of interest forms. Addressing the media at the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) National Secretariat yesterday in Abuja, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim unveiled innovative security proposals, […]
FG pegs vehicle speed limits at 80km per hour on TMB
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pegged vehicle speed limits on the third Mainland bridge at eighty kilometres per hour. Minister of works, Dave Umahi, officially declared the speed limit yesterday during the official opening of the bridge to the delight of Lagosians, where he was represented by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Engineer […]
