The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The NJC made the nomination at its 106th meeting, which took place on August 14 and 15, and was presided over by the current Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice…
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a deal to become the new head coach of the USA men’s national team, with talks in advanced stages. The 52-year-old Argentine has been the primary target to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States. Pochettino has had numerous…
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is expected to join newly promoted Ipswich Town on loan for the season. The 28-year-old has struggled to break into the City starting side since his £45m move from Leeds two years ago. Phillips had a loan spell at West Ham last season, but a combination of poor form and…
Former champions Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu and Stan Wawrinka have received singles main draw wild cards into the US Open, the United States Tennis Association said Wednesday. Japan’s Osaka, who counts the 2018 and 2020 US Opens among her four Grand Slam titles, returned to competition in January after the birth of her daughter and…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziak Salako, has announced that he has adopted an elephant as a member of his family as part of his efforts to contribute to the conservation of the critically endangered species in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) in Abuja, Dr. Salako…
A group of 63 retired Nigerian soldiers who fought in the Civil War has appealed to the federal government to settle their outstanding pension arrears. The retired soldiers, enlisted between 1967 and 1978, claim they have not received their pension payments despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N134.7 billion for military veteran pensions in 2020….
The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused of alleged mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. According to the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was recovered,” from the NAHCON chairman and…
Four-time winners Nottingham Forest have been drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match at the City Ground is one of two all-Premier League ties with West Ham United also facing top-flight opposition in the shape of Bournemouth. There are four ties which will see teams from the…
Renowned Austrian billionaire and socialite, Richard Lugner, passed away on Monday at his villa in Vienna, weeks after marrying his sixth wife, Simone. The 91-year-old construction tycoon had been dealing with various health issues prior to his death. Lugner, affectionately known as “Mr. Concrete,” was celebrated for his extravagant lifestyle, multiple marriages, and high-profile companions….
Wayne Rooney secured his first win as Plymouth Argyle head coach as his side beat Cheltenham Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup first round at Home Park. Argyle had the better share of the first-half chances as Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka went close, while Ethon Archer hit the Plymouth post with a low drive…
