Nigeria’s poverty story is fake news, By Tonnie Iredia
One narrative of the last few years that has refused to change is the argument that Nigeria is not just a poor country but the poverty capital of the world.…
Supreme Court Judgment: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi spark fresh controversy
…on ending election cases before swearing-in By Iseoluwa Ige, Henry Ojelu, Dickson Omobola & Bashir Bello The Supreme Court judgment upholding the election of President Bola Tinubu has left lawyers…
Femi Soneye: Passion meets engagement at NNPCL
By Sufuyan Ojeifo There has been a burst of excitement in the Nigerian media community since Thursday, last week, when the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
Nigeria misses out again, By Patrick Omorodion
The Confederation of African Football, CAF’s club flagship competition, the Champions League was founded in 1964 but it took 39 years before a Nigerian league champion, Enyimba of Aba could…
My dad wanted me to be a soldier or doctor –Moses Simon
Super Eagles flying winger Moses Simon has opened up on growing up in the military barracks in Kaduna, revealing that his father never wanted him to take up football as…
A vote of confidence for Alkali’s NEDC leadership
By Afolabi Gambari For many people in the entire North East, the re-appointment of Alhaji Muhammed Alkali as Managing Director/CEO of North East Development Commission (NEDC) was a welcome development,…
Move from labour to favour, By Funmi Komolafe
Brethren, it’s the tenth month of the year and you have been busy with one issue or another. It’s unlikely that anyone would fold his or her arms doing nothing…
Ex-VP Mike Pence Withdraws From US Presidential Race
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Saturday that he is withdrawing from the US presidential race, saying, “this is not my time.” Speaking at the annual meeting of the Republican…
Barca To Probe Alleged Racial Abuse Of Vinicius In Clasico
Barcelona said they would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in their 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to…
Israel Says Hamas War Has ‘Entered New Phase’
Israel said Saturday its war on Hamas had “entered a new phase” with its massive bombardment of Gaza as the Islamist group demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in…
Lagos Labour Party Group Hails Tinubu On Supreme Court Victory, Taunts Obi Praises Atiku
The Lamidi Apapa-led group in the Labour Party (LP) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court, saying the affirmation of the election of the then…
Three-Month Rehabilitation Of Third Mainland Bridge To Begin Nov 1 — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Saturday, said comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would begin on November 1 for a period of three…
Kane Nets Hat-Trick As Bayern Thrash Darmstadt On Neuer’s Return
Hat-trick hero Harry Kane scored a goal from inside his own half as Bayern Munich thrashed promoted side Darmstadt 8-0 on Manuel Neuer’s return to Bundesliga action on Saturday. Kane…
Chelsea Slump Again As Nketiah Stars For Five-Star Arsenal
Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win for Arsenal against struggling Sheffield United.…
Bellingham Brace Earns Real Madrid Clasico Win At Barcelona
Jude Bellingham’s stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday. The England international, who has started his Madrid career…
Tribunal Affirms Fintiri’s Re-Election As Adamawa Governor
The Adamawa State Governorship Election Tribunal on Saturday affirmed the re-election of Umaru Fintiri as duly re-elected Governor of the state in the March 2023 governorship election. The three-man panel…
Rehabilitation Of Kaduna Refinery To Be Completed By 2024 Ending – Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has announced that the rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery will be completed by the end of 2024. He made the disclosure…
We Were Not Nasty, Clinical Against Brentford —Pochettino
Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino says that his team have themselves to blame for not being nasty and clinical enough in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford on Saturday, October…
NPFL: Enyimba, Remo Stars Matchday Five Tie Postponed
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five encounter between holders Enyimba and Remo Stars has been postponed. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday, October 29 at the Enyimba…
NPFL: Rangers Thrash Pillars, Akwa United Hold Bendel Insurance
Rangers secured top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League after rallying to beat Kano Pillars 4-1 at the Awka City Stadium. Muhammad Yakubu gave Kano Pillars the lead in…