Tension has enveloped the ancient Ewu-Urhobo kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, as the womenfolk in the kingdom, embarked on a peaceful protest in condemnation of what they tagged ‘forceful imposition and planned installation of one Clement Ikolo as their king.’ The protesters maintained that Ikolo is not an indigene of…
In a bold move, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has chosen to proceed with the suspension of Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Ojo, despite an interim order from the National Industrial Court restraining him from such actions. The court, in a ruling dated November 15, also directed the governor to ensure the continued payment of…
It has now been confirmed that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight title on 17 February in Saudi Arabia. Fury, a Briton is the WBC champion with Ukraine’s Usyk, 36, holding the WBA, WBO and IBF belts. The winner in Riyadh will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999….
Egypt kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in a blistering form with their talisman Mohamed Salah scoring four goals as the Pharaohs beat Djibouti 6-0 in Cairo. Elsewhere there were wins for Algeria, Mozambique, Burundi and Gabon. Nigeria forced Lesotho to a 1-1 in Nigeria. Africa has a guaranteed nine qualifiers for the 2026…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a world record-extending 128th international goal for Portugal as they beat minnows Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying. The hosts kept Portugal, who have already booked their place in Germany, at bay in the first half in Vaduz. But Ronaldo, who will be 39 in February next year hit the post and then…
The World Bank has approved the disbursement $800 million for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up in Nigeria. The bank has already disbursed approximately $299.99 million, representing about 37.5% of the total loan amount. The remaining balance is approximately $442.88 million. The National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up is a conditional cash transfer initiative…
Nigeria began their quest for a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance on a shaky note with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has restrained the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, from removing the State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo and Michael Obidiya, as the secretary of the state Judicial Service Commission. The court gave the orders following two separate suits filed by Ojo and Obidiya through their…
Abia state government has suspended the traditional ruler of the Ibom Isi autonomous community in the Arochukwu council area of the state, Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu, over alleged abuse of office. In a letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, MLGCA/CH/S.5/S.4151, titled, suspension from office as traditional ruler, addressed to Eze Dr….
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the March 18 governorship election won by Dauda Lawal and the People’s Democratic Party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Lawal winner of the election. Lawal, of the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner of the March 18 governorship election….
