We’re determined to eradicate child marriage —Buhari
ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said the Federal Government would sustain ongoing efforts to end child marriage and improve girl-child education in the country.
Western Lotto tackles commission over ban of foreign lottery games
…Describes action as “null and void” A frontline gaming company, Western Lotto Nigeria Limited, has reacted to the news of the purported prohibition of foreign lottery games in Nigeria by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), describing it as “ill-advised, counter-productive and null and void. The company said the lottery commission cannot by a mere […]
Ornstein reveals Arsenal in ‘advanced talks’ over PSG’s Kurzawa
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein. The France international joined PSG in 2015 from Monaco for €23m but has been used as a rotation option in his time with the French champions. ALSO READ: National Sports Festival: Edo holds state championship, as […]
Lagos State governor, Sanwo-Olu reshuffles cabinet
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle with the appointment of three new members into the state executive council. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said eight ministries were affected in the redeployment exercise. The affected ministries […]
Ozil opens up on ‘hard time’ under Emery at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil insists he will stay at Arsenal for the rest of this season and has hailed the impact of Mikel Arteta after he experienced a “hart time” under Unai Emery. The playmaker suggested the former club captain has a better connection with the Arsenal players and that he feels rejuvenated under the Spaniard. ALSO […]
Salary padding: Court dismisses case against Abia government officials
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia The Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has dismissed the salary padding and money laundering case filed against the staff of the state’s Ministry of Finance, Mrs Charity Ukonu, Uche Udeachara and Idika Kalu, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for lack of evidence and diligent […]
Rouhani: ‘No limit’ to Iran’s nuclear enrichment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday said that Tehran is now enriching more uranium than before it agreed to the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. Declaring that there is “no limit” to the Islamic republic’s enrichment of the fissile material, Rouhani said in a televised speech before the heads of banks that “pressure has […]
Sylva optimistic PIB will be passed before May
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva says he is optimistic that the petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) pending before the National Assembly will be passed before May.
Ocean is warming at rate of 5 nuclear bombs a second
The amount of heat pumped into the ocean by climate change is equivalent to five Hiroshima explosions per second. That’s according to scientists, who warn that Earth’s oceans hit record high temperatures last year as global warming tightened its grip on our planet. An international team of climate buffs analyzed sea temperature data from the […]
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ gets release date
“House of the Dragon,” HBO’s straight-to-series prequel to “Game Of Thrones,” is on track for a 2022 debut, HBO President of Programming Casey Bloys said in an interview with Deadline during TCA. “My guess is sometime in 2022,” he said about when the series will debut, stressing that it is too early to be more […]
Fugitive Ghosn’s legal team quits following dramatic Japan escape
Most of Carlos Ghosn’s legal team in Japan have quit his case following the fugitive ex-Nissan boss’s stunning escape from Tokyo. Junichiro Hironaka, the leader of Ghosn’s legal team in Japan, said Thursday that everyone handling the case at his office had resigned but didn’t elaborate further. Takashi Takano, another attorney on Ghosn’s three-person squad, […]
PIB will be passed before May – Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said on Thursday he is optimistic the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) pending before the National Assembly would be passed before May. Sylva disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said the team working on the PIB was at the final stage of harmonisation of all […]
I Wouldn’t Mind Being a Cabal – Shettima
Former governor of Borno state, Sen. Kashim Shettima says he is prepared to be part of the cabals in Abuja. Shettima, who expresses the interest of joining the cabals in the current administration, insisted that there is cabals in every administration, despite its negative connotation and the fact that some people may harbour the illusion that there is nothing like cabal.
Football clubs currently managed by their former players
With the competitive nature of football reaching new heights with clubs competing both on and off the pitch, there is little room for sentiment in the game’s current climate. However, a number of clubs have found it in their hearts to appoint former players to take the reins at some of the biggest sides in […]
Kwara: Ahmed’s administration owed teachers seven months salaries — Unions
Committee of Unions in Tertiary Institutions (CUTI), an amalgam of teachers in Kwara State Colleges of Education, has faulted the claim of former Governor Abdulfatahi Ahmed that his administration did not owe any workers on the state’s payroll. Comrade Imam Abdulkadir, chairman of CUTI, said in a statement issued in Ilorin that the claim by […]
NPFL: Pius Ibrahim on form as Wikki hold Adamawa in stalemate
Wikki Tourist have their thank goalkeeper Pius Ibrahim to thank for his stunning saves in their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) mid weak match played away at Adamawa United in Gombe. The match ended 0-0, and it was for the brilliant saves made especially in the second half by the former Kano Pillars goalkeeper. Both […]
