Man Utd ban 685 accounts in ticket touting crackdown ahead of derby
Manchester United have banned 685 ticketing accounts and sanctioned or warned a further 464 supporters following a summer-long crackdown on ticket misuse and touting. According to Reuters, United launched the…
Dino Melaye warns FG against arresting Atiku, threatens mass action
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government against inviting, arresting or interrogating African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition before the Economic…
FG Disburses N1.1bn Additional Exit Benefits To 175 Retirees
The federal hovernment has paid approximately N1.1 billion as Additional Exit Benefits to 175 retirees from Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The concerned beneficiaries are those who retired from…
Atiku backs Dangote, says subsidy proposal only for local refineries
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind Dangote Refinery’s warning against arbitrary pump-price controls, insisting that his proposed production subsidy would protect Nigerian refineries and reduce domestic…
China Hits Back at CIA’s ‘Bandit’ Accusation
China condemned on Friday remarks by the CIA’s deputy director, Michael Ellis, who has implied that US intelligence agencies were spying on Beijing, heightening tensions ahead of a planned leaders’…
The Iran Conflict: Trump’s Take on 9/11’s Legacy
President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and suggested the country was continuing the “war on terror” 25 years later…
Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York
Princess Diana’s famous “revenge dress” that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December. Diana…
US delivers military equipment to Nigeria
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force in Lagos and Kainji, Niger State, to support counterterrorism operations. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM), in a statement…
Rodri apologises after describing Valencia as ‘very weak’
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia after television footage appeared to show him describing the La Liga side as “very weak”. According to the BBC, Rodri allegedly made the…
Arsenal close to finalising Arteta’s new contract — reports
Arsenal are close to finalising a new long-term contract for manager Mikel Arteta, with talks between the club and the Spaniard progressing positively. According to the BBC, discussions have advanced…
Drivers, cooks, traders can own refinery shares – Dangote
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Monday said drivers, cooks, traders, domestic staff and managers would have the opportunity to own shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
Kwankwaso will betray Obi, NDC — NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against choosing Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso as running mate, alleging that the…
APM inaugurates campaign office, vows to reset Nigeria
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) on Monday inaugurated its presidential campaign headquarters in Abuja, with the party declaring its intention to “reset” Nigeria through its presidential ticket of Oyo State…
UK Appoints Alastair Long as Africa Trade Commissioner
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Alastair Long as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner, HMTC, for Africa. The British Deputy High Commission announced the appointment in a statement on Monday, saying…
Top 5 highest-scoring African players in Europe’s major leagues
African football has produced some of the greatest goalscorers in European football history, with players from across the continent leaving their mark in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. When…
Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone’s flat Atletico 3-0
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone’s side. Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet’s goals gave the Basque hosts…
Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja has urged the United Nations, governments and the international community to speak out against what it described as continued US…
Nigerian footballer Jordon Ibe sentenced for pulling out ex-girlfriend braid
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth footballer Jordon Ibe has been fined and sentenced to community service after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend during an argument in south London. Ibe…
Iran and US Trade Threats Escalate After Recent Strikes
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest fighting in weeks engulfed the Middle East, deepening the foes’ stalemate six months into the war.…
Obi: The Consensus Candidate for Opposition Unity
The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation, IHIF, has called on the opposition parties’ committee to adopt the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, as the consensus…
