A row over an extended map of Morocco on a football shirt has escalated after the Algerian Football Federation (Faf) and club side USM Alger lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). Both legs of the Caf Confederation Cup semi-final between USM Alger and RS Berkane were called off because Berkane…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, have reached an agreement to resolve the naira abuse charge outside of court. The out-of-court settlement was disclosed when the proceedings resumed on Thursday. Cubana Chief Priest appeared before Justice Kehinde Ogundare, facing three counts related to abusing…
The fleeing former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello is currently making moves to bribe some judges handling his alleged fraud and money laundering case initiated against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with dollars, it was gathered. This was revealed by his close allies and commissioners in Kogi State in their chats…
Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi has denied misleading Igbo people against the Federal Government over the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. Recently, the federal government commenced the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, which is expected to run through the shoreline of beach resorts in Lagos, while traversing eight other states. The project has generated controversy…
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip. The country’s trade ministry said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow” of aid into Gaza. Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year….
A top member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has blamed APC for instigating the crisis rocking his party Momodu, who was a guest on a Television programme on Thursday, accused the ruling party of plotting to crush the opposition. “APC will do everything possible to destroy opposition; buy those who are buyable,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) insists the proposed N615,000 minimum wage is realistic, dismissing claims that some states cannot pay such an amount if approved. Recent reforms in Nigeria including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market have pushed the cost of living to newer levels. Inflation figures hit…
Controversial Figure Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government is planning to arrest the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last election, Peter Obi, over his continuous criticism of the administration. He warned that any attempt to arrest or file charges against Obi…
“The number of foreign students applying to bring family members to the UK has plummeted by 80%, according to new figures. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated on Wednesday, May 1, that these statistics indicate the effectiveness of his changes to the country’s visa system.”
The First Lady Of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has assured that the 75-year-old man who allegedly molested an eight year old girl in Awka will face the full wrath of the law. Mrs Soludo who was reacting to the arrest of the 75-year-old barber who allegedly lured and molested a minor in his house…
