Alleged kidnap kingpin, Evans, unable to afford legal fees
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court on Friday ordered the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to take over the defence for alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans due to his inability to afford his legal fees. During Friday’s proceedings, the Lagos State Attorney-General (A-G), Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) informed […]
Bayern Munich confirm Leroy Sane signing from Man City
Bayern Munich on Friday confirmed the signing of Germany winger Leroy Sane from Manchester City on a five-year contract for reportedly at least 50 million euros. “FC Bayern is a very big club and has big goals – these goals suit me as well,” said the 24-year-old, who added wants to win the Champions League […]
Ondo election: APC generates N258m from sales of forms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has generated N258.7 million from the sales of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state.
Declare 14 days lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spread, NUJ urges Akeredolu
Prays for Akeredolu, others; mourns late Health Commissioner. Dayo Johnson – Akure THE leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council has expressed concern at the unprecedented spike in the confirmed cases of deadly COVID-19 pandemic in the state in the last three weeks. It, therefore, called on the state government ” […]
Gov Emmanuel lifts ban on burial, weddings from July 4
GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has lifted the ban on burials and wedding ceremonies in the state beginning from Saturday, July 4, 2020.
COVID-19: Positive cases, deaths spike as PTF lifts lockdown restrictions
By Sola Ogundipe and Chioma Obinna The number of confirmed cases and the number of deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria have been on the increase since the gradual lifting of the lockdown commenced. Prior to the 1st phase of the lifting of the lockdown on the 4th of May 2020, the number of […]
Referees are now in the office, not pitch — Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho on Thursday questioned the point of having referees on the pitch, saying VAR was bad for the game.
South Sudan leader urged to appoint women leaders
South Sudanese women activists are urging President Salva Kiir to revoke the appointments of state governors in order to include women’s representatives in accordance with the provisions of the revitalised peace agreement. Early this week, President Kiir appointed governors for eight of the country’s 10 regional states after sharing them out with his former rival […]
Insecurity: Igbo groups declare support for Buhari, Service Chiefs, say leadership need consolidation not distraction
Two South-Eastern groups, Igbos in Nigeria Movement and Igbos Progressives Assembly for Nigeria have declared their total support for President Muhammadu and the Service Chiefs in the fight against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements in the country.
Zidane wants Messi to stay in Spain despite Barcelona exit claims
Lionel Messi was reported on Thursday to be planning to leave Barcelona in 2021, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was hoping the Argentine maestro will stay in Spain. Messi’s current contract expires next year and he has halted negotiations due to frustrations with the direction of the club, said Spanish radio station Cadena Ser. […]
Ex-CBN Director tasks FG on ailing refineries
Dr Titus Okunronmu,a former Director, Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged the Federal Government to resuscitate all the nation’s refineries towards addressing the problem of fuel importation.
