Spain proved bookmakers right and kept themselves on course to win a fourth European Championship after defeating host Germany 2-1 thanks to a Mikel Merino’s 119th-minute goal This was the most anticipated match of the tournament so far as it put together the resurgent home nation against arguably the best-performing side to date at Euro…
Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday inaugurated a multipurpose hospital in the state. The 100-bed Mother and Child Centre situated in Ugwunabo was built by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) Governor Otti commended President Bola Tinubu for siting the project in Abia State. Promising judicious use…
Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says he is confident that the nation’s security will improve if traditional rulers are given constitutional roles. Abbas said through the ongoing constitutional amendment process, parliament will grant constitutionally recognised roles to traditional institutions. “The 10th House, under my leadership, will do its best to give recognition…
President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote, says Nigeria has all it takes to turn its economy around within months. He stated this on Thursday while briefing State House reporters after President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC). The Council tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic…
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday apologised to the public after his Conservatives were beaten by Labour in the UK general election, and said he would step down as party leader. The 44-year-old former financier gambled on going to the polls six months before he had to, hoping that better economic data would…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has said it will challenge Thursday’s decision of the Appeal Court on the assembly crisis. The Court of Appeal, Abuja had nullified the expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others from the Rivers State House of Assembly by the Rivers State High Court. But the…
Two villages, Ayati and Borikyo in Ukum Local Government Area in Benue state have been attacked by suspected armed militias killing six people and many more injured According to report the armed militia invaded the community on Wednesday afternoon, killing residents indiscriminately and burning public properties, including the Ukum Local Government Secretariat. Many residents fled…
Ahead of football event at this year’s Olympic games, Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, is positive of a good outing despite his team been drawn in a tough group. Nigeria have been drawn in Group C with Brazil,former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Waldrum unveiled his squad for the women’s football…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on the President of the Cameroon Football Association, Samuel Eto’o, for violation of ethics. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, CAF said Eto’o was facing “charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.” The body slammed a $200,000…
The European Union has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians for the 2024-25 academic session under its prestigious Erasmus+ program. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Nigeria has led in Africa as the top recipient of these scholarships, also ranking among the top five globally. Announced by the program organizers in Brussels, the…
