Nwabali Return To Training, Troost-Ekong Still Missing, ahead of face-off against Angola
Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali were both involved in training last night as the Super Eagles intensified preparations for the clash with Angola. Osimhen missed Monday’s training session at the Police College, Cocody, Abidjan, but was back on the grass with his teammates again. Goalkeper Nwabali also trained with his teammates after recovering from a […]
An EP is set to be released as the soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, the movie is in theatres from February 14, 2024. The EP presents seven essential songs composed by the revered Jamaican reggae icon, as interpreted by contemporary stars including Nigerian acts Wizkid, Bloody Civilian, […]
White House blames Iran-backed Militia for a deadly drone strike on America base in Jordan
The White House has blamed an Iran-backed militia for a deadly drone strike on an American base in Jordan, as the US considers how to hit back. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said US intelligence believed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq was responsible for Sunday’s attack, which killed three US soldiers and injured at […]
Tech CEOs face tough questions on Child Safety Online
Five CEOs from MAJOR TECH COMPANIES are testifying at a US Senate hearing about the protection of children from online sexual exploitation. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew voluntarily agreed to testify. However, leaders of Snap, X (formerly Twitter) and Discord initially refused to attend and were sent government-issued subpoenas. Lawmakers […]
EFCC Uncovers Religious Sect Laundering Money For Terrorists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is “laundering money for terrorists.” This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found to be protecting a money launderer after some money suspected to have been […]
Senate summons CBN Gov on state of economy, Summons Security chiefs, for Stop to Kidnappings, Banditry
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, after a closed-door session, said the CBN Governor is […]
Federal High Court Abuja orders for the arrest of Chief of Staff to River State Governor
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers over the alleged involvement in the burning of the state’s House of Assembly. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte […]
Kidnappers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools Pupils in Emure Ekiti demands for N100m ransom
Kidnappers of FIVE PUPILS of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded N100m ransom for the release of the nine victims who were taken away on Monday. The principal of the secondary section of the school, Boje Olanireti, confirmed the ransom demand. The abduction occurred when the school bus […]
British rapper Skepta features Nigerian Street pop sensation, Portable
British rapper Skepta has teased an upcoming release titled ‘Tony Montana’ featuring Nigeria Street pop sensation, Portable. In the teaser that has now gone viral on social media, Skepta and Portable appeared together on a track that has Afrobeats-styled production with Skepta using some Yoruba language in his lyrics. Recall that Portable spent time in […]
Nigeria moves 5 Places in Global Corruption Perception Index
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an “improved ranking” in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. The country’s score also saw a marginal increase, reaching 25 out of a possible 100 points, compared to its previous score of 24 in last year’s CPI results. Presenting the […]