Arsenal battled to a 1-1 draw against a resilient 10-man Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, with Mikel Merino’s second-half header earning the Gunners a point after a tough contest. The match took a dramatic turn in the 38th minute when Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo was shown a straight red […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its indefinite nationwide strike following a successful negotiation with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the suspension of the strike in a post on X. “The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has resolved to suspend the ongoing […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, following a disputed presidential election and a subsequent military takeover. The military seized power in Guinea-Bissau last Wednesday, just days after the country’s controversial presidential and legislative elections. In the aftermath, the military suspended the electoral process, closed […]
Bayern Munich made a strong recovery from their midweek Champions League defeat to Arsenal, securing a 3-1 comeback win against St. Pauli at home on Saturday. Luis Díaz delivered the decisive blow in stoppage time, heading home a cross from Harry Kane to put Bayern ahead in the 93rd minute. This marked a crucial […]
The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners has debunked circulating reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon, Olalere OsunPaimo is dead. In an official statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, and released on Saturday, ANTP confirmed that the actor, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, is alive and […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Nigeria’s leading opposition party, has expressed strong disapproval over the list of 32 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The PDP particularly criticized the inclusion of Mahmood Yakubu, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, calling it a controversial choice that raises serious concerns about the […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration will begin the gradual payment of verified gratuity and pension arrears owed since 2001. He said a joint committee of the government and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners has completed its review, confirming over ₦60 billion in outstanding claims. Otti described the debt as a major […]
The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon Olalere OsunPaimo, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, has died. In a statement signed by the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, ANTP said the rumour, which spread on Facebook, is false. The association […]
The Jigawa State government says it is fully prepared for a major polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.5 million children across all 27 local government areas. The announcement came during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, said the state has received its full supply […]
The Akwa Ibom Government has rewarded the Ibom Angels with a cash gift for their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) opening-day performance against Naija Ratels. The Uyo-based club held Naija Ratels to a goalless draw at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja The State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, doled out the cash to the team […]