A valedictory court session will be held on August 22, 2024, to mark the retirement of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (GCON). The ceremony will take place at the Supreme Court, signaling the end of Ariwoola’s tenure as CJN. Ariwoola was sworn in as CJN on October 12, 2022, after being appointed as…
D’Tigress Upset Australia, Win First Game In 20 Years Nigeria’s D’Tigress have started their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign on an impressive note, stunning world number three Australia in the women’s basketball event of the Games. The Nigerian girls won the Monday basketball encounter 75-62 in the French city of Lille. The D’Tigress had an 11-0…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has put on hold its planned 800% increase in navigational charges, citing the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The suspension was directed by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes. NAMA’s proposed fee hike, initially set to take…
English Premier League side Fulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m with the potential of £7m in add-ons. Smith Rowe is a club record signing for Fulham and sources say the add-ons are based on Cup and European success for the Cottagers. The 23-year-old has…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons. The 22-year-old, who played for Italy at the just concluded Euro 2024, has signed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side. He has immediately joined up with his new team-mates in Philadelphia “I’m really…
Corps Commander Joyce Nnennaya Alexander has assumed office as the new Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command. CC Alexander officially assumed duty on Monday, July 29, following the redeployment of the former Corps Commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi to Jos as the Acting Zonal Commander, Zone 4, and the redeployment of CC Alexander…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, flagged off a residents’ registration exercise, an initiative he said would help to generate an accurate database, guide the government’s developmental plans, and provide relevant information that will enhance the security of lives and properties. The governor also said the database would assist in allocating resources, including citizens’…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, bowed to pressure on Monday and directed police top brass to protect intending participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. The IGP had last week requested the names and other details of intending participants of the forthcoming protest as a condition…
At least three police officers were gunned down by some unknown person at the Irete area of the Owerri Onitsha express way in Imo state According to some witnesses who spoke to Ekweanaedo, the policemen were driving along the road when they were double crossed by the Gunmen who were driving in their own car…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday directed telecommunication companies to reactivate all lines blocked because they weren’t linked to the National Identification Numbers (NINs). A spokesman for the regulatory body Reuben Muoka said the order to reactivate the lines was in view of “the challenges the blockages have caused”. Millions of phone users had…
