As beer drinkers and sellers in Nigeria joined the rest of the countries across the globe to observe the 2024 National Beer Day, a call has gone to the government and managers of the power sector, to reconsider the recent electricity tariff hike and solve the erratic/epileptic power supply being witnessed in the country. They…
Governor Alex Otti has congratulated the Muslim community in the State and the country at large as the world marks this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebration. Governor Otti commended the Muslim faithful on the fortitude and self-discipline they exhibited as they religiously observed the Ramadan period of fasting and prayers, culminating in the celebration of this year’s…
A prominent Civil Society Organization dedicated to ensuring quality, inclusive, and affordable education in Nigeria known as Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All, CSACEFA has issued a stern warning to the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT regarding their handling of retired teachers’ entitlements. A statement released from the…
Harry Kane returned to north London with a goal as Arsenal’s Champions League hopes hang in the balance after they fought out a draw with Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg at Emirates Stadium. Kane, Tottenham’s record goalscorer, received a predictably hostile reception from Arsenal’s supporters, who saw the Gunners make the perfect start…
Defending champions Manchester City and Real Madrid shared six goals in a thriller to leave their Champions League quarter-final evenly poised after the first leg at the Bernabeu. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the second minute when Bernardo Silva cleverly snuck a 25-yard free-kick round the wall past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Two deflected…
A Spanish tennis player has been banned from the sport until 2039 after admitting to 35 corruption charges. Aaron Cortes, 29, fixed the outcome of matches for money, bet on tennis, failed to report corrupt approaches and gave money to tournament officials in exchange for a wildcard, said the International Tennis Integrity Agency. It gave…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are through to the football event of the 2024 Olympic Games after a 0-0 draw in the second leg of qualifiers against South Africa in Pretoria. Having won the first leg 1-0 in Abuja last Friday, Randy Waldrum’s ladies qualified with the same aggregate score line. Unlike in the first leg, the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has shifted the screening of 16 aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket ahead of the April 20 Ondo State governorship primary election till Friday. The two-day screening, earlier scheduled to commence on Thursday, was postponed because of the extension of the Eid-el Fitr holiday by the Federal Government. This was…
Security will be increased at Champions League games this week after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues. A pro-IS media channel has published multiple posters calling for attacks at stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday. Uefa said it was aware of the threats but said games in…
Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has praised Nigerian international Victor Osimhen for his spectacular goal during Napoli’s recent encounter against Monza. Osimhen’s goal, a sensational header likened to a basketball jump shot, marked the opening goal in Napoli’s 4-2 triumph. The goal garnered widespread attention in football, earning Osimhen the moniker “Osi-Air” for…
