Cristiano Ronaldo has been ranked by Forbes as the highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career. Ronaldo’s on-field income amounted to $200 million, while he also recorded $60 million in off-field earnings. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm occupies the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf, which would see the…
Speakers of the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the National Assembly’s ongoing efforts to alter the 1999 constitution to create state policing in the country. The Speakers made their resolution known at the end of their meeting in Abuja. The Senate and House of Representatives are currently working to…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday said that he has emerged victorious in his battle against his opponents He said he had turned the tide against his opponents, noting that he was still in office about to mark his first anniversary, contrary to the plan by his detractors. Fubara spoke on Thursday amid…
An Algerian man, Omar Bin Omran, who went missing at the age of 17, 26 years ago following an alleged kidnapping, has been found alive in his neighbour’s house. According to Daily Mail on Wednesday, Omar was discovered in a hole in the ground within a sheep pen, concealed under stacks of hay. Omar, one…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the successful rescue of seven abducted students from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State. This is part of the ongoing rescue operation and efforts to combat insecurity. A statement by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, SP William Aya,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said the student loan application portal will open on May 24, 2024 “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr are thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening of the portal for student…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned male Disc Jockeys (DJs) from performing at female-dominated events in the state to curb immorality. The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said at a meeting with the representatives of DJs in the state that the decision became necessary to prohibit the mixing of males…
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye aka Mr. P, is undergoing a hair transplant procedure in Istanbul, Turkey. The talented artiste, who is a member of the PSquare duo, shared glimpses of his journey via his Instagram story on Wednesday. In the video, Okoye revealed that he is at MedHair Clinic in Istanbul, where he is being…
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the 2024 WAFU cup with a goalless draw against Burkina Faso at the University Stadium, Accra, on Thursday The Golden Eaglets dominated the game but failed to translate their dominance into goals as they were let down by poor decisions in the final third. The Burkinabes failed to…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s camp has been engulfed with excitement following the resignation of commissioners loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Recall that about five commissioners on Wednesday resigned from the Rivers State Executive Council, citing the lingering political crisis in the state as their reasons. Prior to Wednesday, about…
