The Minister of Women Affairs , Uju Kennedy -Ohanenye, has withdrawn a suit she earlier filed against the speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, following his decision to marry off 100 orphans from his constituency. Speaking with reporters, the minister noted that the ministry in collaboration with the speaker of the…
The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, at its 105th Meeting issued warning letters to Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court and Justice GB Brikins-Okolosi of Delta State High Court. A statement by the NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye, says Justice Ekwo is…
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Friday that his Conservative government would cut taxes should it win reelection this year. “I can’t today tell you what will be in the Conservative manifesto for the next parliament,” the chancellor of the exchequer said in a speech. “But what I can do is make a very…
Italian giants Juventus won their first major trophy in three years as they beat Atalanta 1-0 to lift a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia. Dusan Vlahovic scored the only goal after just four minutes when he received Andrea Cambiaso’s pass before finishing from 12 yards out. Under-pressure Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, who has won a record…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the club want to keep skipper Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese midfielder stated his desire to remain at Old Trafford. United are known to be willing to listen to offers for most of their first-team stars, with the exception of youngsters Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund…
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will miss their Premier League title decider and the FA Cup final because of a fractured eye socket. The 30-year-old Brazil international was unhappy at being replaced after 69 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-0 league win at Tottenham following a collision with Spurs’ Cristian Romero. Leaders and defending champions City host West…
English Premier League side Manchester United are reportedly open to offers for five prominent players as part of a planned summer revamp. According to sources at the club, the three- time Champions League winners will be willing to sell former captain Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, and Mason Greenwood. Mason Greenwood, currently…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has conferred on visiting President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Fayethe honorary citizenship of Abuja with the presentation of the symbolic key to the city. Faye is in Nigeria on an official visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike welcomed the Senegalese President on his arrival at…
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…
