Lawmaker Detained for Assaulting Bolt Driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver in Abuja. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, when Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, ordered a delivery of snails from a vendor. […]
The 2024 Ballon D’Or Is About To Make History
The 2024 Ballon d’Or is set to take place tonight, and it guaranteed that a new name will be added in the new page of history. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be on the shortlist, while the other active former winners, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, are also not included in the list. Set for tonight at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, this is the 68th edition of the awards ceremony, and for the third straight edition, the award will consider an entire football season (2023-24 season) instead of the calendar year. The frontrunners for the award are Brazilian Vinicius Junior, English man Jude Bellingham, both of whom play for Real Madrid in Spain, and Spain International Rodri, who plays for Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag sacked as Manchester United manager
Manchester United has announced the dismissal of manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances and a failure to meet the club’s expectations. Ten Hag joined Manchester United in the summer of 2022 from Ajax, where he had enjoyed considerable success. Despite […]
UPDATE: Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) says another body has been recovered out of the eight involved in the Ill-fated helicopter crash which occurred on the coast of Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement by the Director Public enlightenment and family assistance of the Bureau Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji noted that the lifeless body […]
NSIB Clarifies Number Of Bodies Recovered At Helicopter Crash Scene
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) wishes to clarify the misinformation concerning the ongoing recovery operations for the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation, which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Contrary to reports suggesting that five bodies have been recovered, the country’s Safety […]
UK and Germany Sign Bilateral Defence Pact
United Kingdom and Germany have signed off on a bilateral defence pact, with an eye on countering the growing security threat from Russia, among others. The deal, sealed yesterday, sees Europe’s two largest spenders pledge to co-operate on exercises on NATO’s eastern flank amid concerns over a possible escalation of the war in Ukraine. It […]
NFF Changes Venue for Super Falcons/Algeria Friendly
The first leg of the international friendly between the Super Falcons and their Algerian counterpart will now be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, on Saturday, October 26. The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) announced the venue change from the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, without stating any reason for the decision. The second […]
Super Falcons Open Camp Ahead Of International Friendlies
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Gift Monday are now in the Super Falcons camp in Lagos ahead of the two international friendlies against Algeria this month. The trio are among the foreign-based players invited for the double-header friendlies by caretaker coach, Justin Madugu. The remaining overseas-based stars are expected in camp yesterday. The Super Falcons will have their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos later tonight. The two friendly matches are scheduled for Saturday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 29.
FG Halts Export Of Cooking Gas To Crash Price
From November 1, Nigeria will stop exporting locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG, also known as cooking gas. Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, who announced this during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja, said the measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. On pricing framework, Ekpo said the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, will engage stakeholders to create a domestic LPG pricing framework within 90 days. He added that within 12 months, facilities will be developed to blend, store and deliver Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ending exports until the market achieves sufficiency and price stability.
WAEC Commence Computer Based Examination Friday
West African Examinations Council will from Friday, October 25, commence its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, until December 20, 2024. Its spokesperson, Adesina Fadekemi, explained that the CBT examination will have multiple-choice questions rendered on screen, and candidates would be required to give their responses on the screen. Similarly, the essay and practical questions will be rendered on-screen, but candidates would have to give their responses using provided answer booklets. Meanwhile, WAEC has also provided an option for candidateswho wish to use Paper and Pen mode, for the whole examination papers.