LeBron James Hits 50,000 Career Points
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points, further cementing his legacy as the league’s all-time leading scorer. The Los Angeles Lakers star hit the milestone on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his total to 50,002 points. James, now 40, had already […]
Chelle Names 35-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named a 35-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Captain Ahmed Musa, Troost-Ekong, and Joe Aribo return, while six new faces join. The squad includes home-based players like Papa Mustapha and Kayode Bankole, with injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and long-absent Maduka Okoye also listed. […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to $3M U.S. Romance Scam
A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with a $3 million romance scam that targeted elderly victims across the U.S., according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Operating from Houston, Akporugo and his accomplices used fake identities on social media to lure victims into fraudulent online relationships, convincing them to send money for fake business […]
President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation’s Stability, Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his […]
FEC Approves Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu today approved provisional licenses for 11 private Universities in Nigeria. Briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa said President Tinubu is committed to expanding the frontiers of Educational opportunities and infrastructure, while […]
NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. As of the time of filing this report, there is […]
Flying Eagles to resume camping March 10 for U-20 AFCON Preparation
Nigeria’s U-20 boys, Flying Eagles, are now on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, March 10. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges will contend with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco […]
Trump Says US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Kick Ahead From March 4
President Donald Trump says the long-threatened 25% US tariffs against Canada and Mexico will kick in from today Tuesday March 4. Trump has said the import taxes will force the US neighbours to take more action to curb illegal drugs and migrants entering the country A 10% tariff on Chinese imports is also expected, be […]
FEC Approves New Satellite System To Curb Illegal mining, Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦2.5 billion for the acquisition of a new satellite system to curb illegal mining in Nigeria. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake while briefing State House Correspondents after yesterday’s FEC meeting, said the system when operational will enable the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to track mineral extraction, […]