Scott McTominay was the hero for Manchester United as they beat Chelsea 2-1 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. For the second time this season, Scott McTominay scored twice at Old Trafford to secure a precious victory for Manchester United and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Scotland midfielder’s latest effort against…
In the 2024 Budget that is presently being considered by the National Assembly, Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and their entourages are expected to spend a combined N15.961 billion on local and international travel. Ekweanaedo reports that the N27.5 trillion “Budget of Renewed Hope” was presented to the National Assembly last Wednesday during a joint session….
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stress test has uncovered a concerning revelation on the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) among prominent Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) holding international authorisation. The banks mentioned in the CBN’s quarterly economic report are: Access Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, First City Monument Bank Limited, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Guaranty…
Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Ekeinde has revealed how kitchen responsibility is being shared in her home. According to her, her husband, Capt. Matthew Ekeinde goes to the market to buy food items while she does the cooking herself. Her words, “A woman must know her place and submit to her husband. The greatest mistake a…
Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee says he is quiting music to devote his life to religion. The star, known for UK chart hits like Despacito and Gasolina, revealed the news to fans at the final show of his La Última Vuelta (Last Lap) world tour. “Living a successful life is not the same as living…
~ Gov pledges NGF continued support International music icon, Onyeka Onwenu has commended the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his ingenious ways of making women force to reckon with in not only Kwara but Nigerian politics. Speaking at the fourth annual conference of Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum, Onyeka Onwenu specifically thanked the Governor…
Republican Senators in the US have blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange. The $110bn package included $61bn for Ukraine, as well as funds for Israel and aid for Gaza. Republicans are insisting that any aid to Ukraine be tied to sweeping…
The Economic Community of West African States, on Wednesday, said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are fuelling insecurity in the region. The ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, made this known in his welcoming statement at the 51st Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level in Abuja…
A Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja has given an order freezing 24 Kano State Bank Accounts, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over the alleged illegal demolition of Filin Shops. The presiding Judge, Justice E.A Ekwo, also directed the Kano State Government to appear before the court on…
Britain’s ruling Conservative party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK leader’s position looked increasingly vulnerable after Robert Jenrick said he had resigned due to “strong disagreements with the direction” of the government’s policy…
