Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr has said he has been subjected to racist abuse and the Spanish league “now belongs to racists”. The latest incident against the Brazilian star came in Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday, a match that had to be temporarily stopped after the forward said […]
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Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia
The Kremlin says Russian forces are working to eliminate a Ukrainian army “sabotage group” which crossed the border. Kyiv denied responsibility, saying Russian citizens were likely behind alleged attacks. The Wagner Group will leave Bakhmut starting on Thursday and transfer control of the eastern Ukrainian city to Russia, according to […]
Refinery’s first product to hit market end of July – Dangote
Dangote Says Refinery’s First Product Will Hit Market By End Of July. The billionaire businessman noted that the project was the realisation of a “clear opportunity” for Nigeria. Aliko Dangote says the first product of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals “will be in the market before the end of […]
El-Rufai dethrones 2 traditional rulers, sacks 3 district heads in Kaduna
With few days to the end of his tenure, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has approved the deposition of the traditional rulers of Piriga and Arak Chiefdoms, His Highness Jonathan Paragua Zamuna; and His Highness General Aliyu Iliyah Yammah, respectively. In a statement, the Commissioner of Local Government, Umma […]
Tribunal Dismisses PDP, LP’s Request For Live Coverage.
The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Haruna Tsammani, has dismissed the application for live coverage of court proceedings. At the proceeding in Abuja on Monday, Justice Tsammani said the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) lacked merit. In a unanimous decision, the […]
Catholic priest kidnapped while preparing for Mass in Imo State
A priest with Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Imo State, Rev Fr Jude Maduka, has been kidnapped. The priest was kidnapped on Sunday morning (21/05/23) while preparing for the Sunday’s eucharistic mass celebration, our correspondent gathered on Sunday morning. A Catholic faithful who doesn’t want to be mentioned because he was […]
Falana Faults Ngige Over Request To Pay Withheld UNIZIK Lecturers’ Salaries.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has faulted the move by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, to facilitate the payment of withheld salaries of some lecturers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. Following the eight-month nationwide industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) […]
Bishop Amah Asks Christians To Uphold Prayers To Overcome Challenges.
Christians have been charged to remain resolute in their resolve to follow Jesus Christ by being dedicated and energetic in prayers even as they pass through difficult times. The Ogbaru Diocesan Bishop, Right Reverend Prosper Amah gave the charge in his presidential address during the second session of the sixth […]
Manchester City Lifts The EPL Championship Trophy
Manchester City lifted the Premier League trophy following a 1-0 win for the champions over Chelsea. Cole Palmer did well to lay the ball off to Julian Alvarez for the winning goal and that kickstarted the party atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium which had been building since lunchtime. Pep Guardiola’s […]
UK to ban Nigerian students, others from bringing their families
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has decided to publish new limitations that will likely prevent students from other nations, including Nigerians, from studying there from bringing their families with them. Given their concerns with the massive number of immigrants, the UK authorities appear to be conducting a significant […]