The Nigerian military acknowledge mistakes in drone attacks
The Nigerian Military has admitted errors in the drone strikes during a routine counterterrorism operation on December 3rd, 2023, in Tundun Biri village in Kaduna State, which killed scores of innocent citizens. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj. Gen Edward Buba who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country […]
FG Gives Fresh Condition for Issuance Of Gas Licence
Following the aftermath of the gas explosion which claimed a life in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital last week, the Federal Government has said it would stop granting licences to gas companies with no capacity to build pipelines for gas distribution. Minister of State For Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who stated this when he […]
Finidi takes over as Super Eagles Head Coach
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee, to appoint Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. The 52-year-old George, a member of the so-styled ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia, who spent […]
Sports minister dismisses Bash Ali’s bribery allegations
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has dismissed bribery allegations levied against him by former world boxing champion, Bash Ali. In a letter he signed, the minister said Ali’s desperate and unprovoked attack on his person is an attack on decency, honesty, and integrity, and although he could have ignored Ali’s allegations but […]
Manchester City close gap on Arsenal in title race after comfortable win over Brighton
Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden’s double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday. Guardiola’s team, who have a game in hand on both Arsenal and third-placed Liverpool, will be crowned champions for an unprecedented fourth successive season if they win their last five matches. […]
Senate committee confirms rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery 90% completed
The Senate ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries has said that the upgrade and full rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery is at 90 percent completion and expected to commence operation before the end of the year. Committee Chairman, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (representing Anambra South senatorial district) disclosed this […]
Burna Boy named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024
Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has joined the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world’s most influential people. Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, which celebrates individuals who have left a lasting mark in their fields. Meanwhile, 21 Savage was the only rapper on TIME’s 100 Most Influential […]
Man City got top, as Arsenal Liverpool slip up in title race after home losses
Arsenal’s Premier League title push was hit by late goals from Aston Villa, as they suffered a surprise 2-0 home defeat on Sunday. The loss hands the initiative to leaders and defending champions Manchester City. Arsenal’s loss, their first in 12 league games, leaves them in second place, two points behind City and level on […]
Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology next season
The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology next season to speed up decision-making after the clubs unanimously agreed on the move at a shareholders’ meeting yesterday. The Premier League currently has VAR officials check offsides but the system has faced heavy criticism for the time taken to come to a decision while also leaving […]
Super Falcons qualify for 2024 Olympics
The Super Falcons have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The last time Nigeria’s Super Falcons reached the Olympics was 16 years ago. Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Summer Olympics. Rasheedat Ajibade had scored from the spot in the first leg of the qualifiers in Abuja last Friday, while […]