Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in Olympic qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier. Ester Okonronkwo scored in the 14th minute to give the Super Falcons a 1-0 win after Nigeria was forced to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg The winner will play South […]
 Largest US military exercise in East Africa begins
A US-led military exercise code-named “Justified Accord” begins in Kenya yesterday, with more than 20 nations taking part in what has been billed as the largest event of its kind in East Africa. The 11-day exercise, which will end next Thursday, is aimed at increasing participating countries’ readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response and humanitarian […]
Nigeria Customs suspend sale of seized food items over stampede
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended its food disposal initiative following a stampede that claimed seven lives on February 23, during the distribution of 25Kg bags of rice at its Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos State The service announced the suspension in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Mr Abdullahi Maiwada, noting that […]
JAMB ends its 2024 UTME examination
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says registration for its 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has ended. In its Weekly Bulletin, JAMB said almost two million candidates had so far, successfully registered for the 2024 examination and a total of 260,249 candidates indicated interest to sit for its mock examination scheduled to hold […]
Federal High Court in Abuja to rule on Nnamdi Kanu fresh bail on 19 March
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 19, 2024, to rule on the fresh bail application filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The court also scheduled March 20, for the commencement of the resumed trial. Kanu had been standing trial on charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable […]
Nigerian Army denies plotting coup
The Nigerian army has denied reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the suggestion was categorically false and called on the public to ignore it, while it expresses its full commitment to protecting and sustaining democracy in Nigeria. The statement follows a media report that the Presidential […]
House of Reps Speakers stresses the need for devolution of power
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has stressed the need for devolution of powers, including STATE POLICING, and enhancement of FISCAL FEDERALISM, amongst others. Hon Tajudeen who stated this while inaugurating the House Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution today, noted that the Committee will put into consideration; decongesting […]
President Tinubu sets up Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee made up of representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector. Speaking at a meeting with some state governors and stakeholders in the private sector in Abuja, President Tinubu who expressed concerns over the dwindling economy and rising […]
NLC threatens Total Shutdown if protesters are attacked, alleging government conspiracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged that the State has perfected plans to launch attack against the two-day nationwide peaceful rallies it scheduled for February 27 and 28. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who insisted that the NLC and civil society allies were moving ahead with the protest rallies against economic hardship and insecurity, […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]