African philanthropist Tony Elumelu will make Africa’s transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition central to the discussions at this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), taking place late September in New York. He will call for urgent action during engagements, including a roundtable discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative with former US President, […]
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hit out at Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp for suggesting that Marcus Rashford was dropped for their Premier League game at Crystal Palace for “something untoward” behind the scenes. United played out a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, with goalkeepers Andre Onana and Dean Henderson producing excellent saves. […]
EPL: You’re not okay – Ten Hag blows hot over comments on benching Rashford
The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umaru Faruq Bahago, has denied reports attributed to him in which he allegedly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to probe past leaders and administrations in the country. The traditional ruler’s rebuttal was contained in a statement signed on his behalf by the Secretary of Minna Emirate Council, Alhaji Garba Kuta, […]
Emir Bahago of Minna denies urging President Tinubu to probe past administrations
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has singled out Andre Onana for praise following their 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Onana pulled off several saves at Selhurst Park to deny the hosts a goal. The pick of the bunch was a sensational double save late in the game to keep out Ismaila Sarr’s […]
EPL: He played brilliant game – Ten Hag hails Man Utd star after Palace draw
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has successfully uploaded 90.33 per cent of the results from the Edo governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, as of the time of filing of this report. Accordingly, results from 4,082 out of the 4,519 polling units where elections were held in the state have been successfully […]
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has showered encomium on Nicolas Jackson for his impressive performance in Chelsea’s win over West Ham United. Jackson scored a brace in the Blues 3-0 victory at the London Stadium on Saturday. The Senegal international capitalised on poor defending by the hosts to put Chelsea ahead in the […]
EPL: Oliseh lauds Jackson’s display in Chelsea’s win at West Ham
Afrobeat singer Davido and Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, engaged in a heated exchange on X over political differences. It all started after Davido tagged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, “the most dangerous institution in Nigeria.” The singer made the allegation on Saturday following the controversy trailing […]
Edo 2024: Davido, Governor Sanwo-Olu’s SSA Jubril Gawat fight dirty
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 86.55% of the results from the Edo governorship election, totaling 3,911 out of 4,519 to the INEC IReV portal. As at 6:22 pm, the results were already uploaded for Nigerians to view at their comfort. With these results, every party’s situation room is aware of which candidate […]
BREAKING: Edo guber: INEC uploads 86.55% per cent of results on IReV
Kabiru Abdullahi scored the decisive goal as Rivers United defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 away in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL matchday three encounter on Saturday. Abdullahi was on target 11 minutes from time. The forward also bagged a brace in Rivers United’s 3-1 home win against Heartland last weekend. He has scored three goals […]
The phased demolition of the Ekeoha market in Aba, popularly known as the Shopping centre has commenced, in preparation for the Abia State government’s remodelling project. The remodelling of the market, according to the Abia State government, is to bring the market to international standards and ensure the safety of traders and their customers as […]