Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?
On Sunday, January 28, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group that includes the militias Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba among others, claimed responsibility for a drone attack that killed three US military personnel and injured 34 others in a base in northeastern Jordan, ......
Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda – Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says providing infrastructure in rural communities for sustainable growth and development is key in the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. According to Wike, President Tinubu’s administration will touch all rural areas across the country with basic amenities and infrastructure to transform rural economies Specifically, he said that in the FCT, each of the six area councils would get ........
Lookman knocks Angola out in quarter-finals as Nigeria stick to Afcon script
Email The greatest shock of all, perhaps, is when there is no shock. In a Cup of Nations in which reputation and pre-tournament billing has meant nothing, there was at last a game that went the way that might have been expected, as Ademola Lookman’s first-half goal and a fourth clean sheet in a row carried Nigeria to the last four of the Cup of Nations for the 16th time.....
Barcelona president claims European Super League could run next season
The president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has claimed the European Super League could be up and running by next season, but insisted he “doesn’t care” whether English clubs join the breakaway competition. Speaking to the Catalan radio station RAC1, Laporta named 15 clubs he believed would be willing to join the competition if it got off the ground
Italian Culture Minister Vittorio Sgarbi resigns amid stolen painting allegations
stolen goods, which he denies. Vittorio Sgarbi made the announcement before beginning a lecture in Milan, saying he was quitting "to avoid a conflict of interest". Prosecutors are investigating allegations Mr Sgarbi, a renowned art critic, stole and modified a 17th-Century..
Northern Ireland government to be restored two years after collapse
Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to be restored - two years to the day since it collapsed. A meeting of the legislative assembly at Stormont in Belfast will be held on Saturday at 13:00 GMT to revive the power-sharing institutions. For the first time, the role of first minister in the executive will be held by an Irish nationalist.
US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan
The United States military has launched dozens of air strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan. “At my direction, US military forces struck targets at facilities in Iraq and Syria that the IRGC and affiliated militia use to attack US
UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children left unaccompanied amid Israel’s war
At least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families nearly four months into Israel’s assault on the enclave, the United Nations children’s agency estimates. Nearly all children in the strip also require mental health support, UNICEF said on Friday.
Gunmen invade palace in Kwara, kill monarch, abduct wife, two others
Gunmen, Thursday night, invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and killed the traditional ruler of the community, General Segun Aremu (rtd). The gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch
PDP chairman’s son’s trial over alleged subsidy fraud
When the case was called on Friday, EFCC counsel, Seidu Atteh, informed the court that one of the witnesses was indisposed and the other had flight issues .The trial of Mamman Ali, son of a former PDP National Chairman, Ahmadu Ali, charged with ₦2.2 billion subsidy fraud, was on Friday stalled due to the absence of a prosecution witness.
Oluwo counsels Tinubu on ways to end nsecurity
The paramount ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has urged President Bola Tinubu to establish ranches and take Fulani herdsmen to schools in order to end insecurity in the country.
Atiku faults Tinubu’s directive to NNPCL to pay crude proceeds into CBN
A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has faulted a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) should henceforth pay proceeds from crude oil sales into the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
AFCON: What to expect as Nigeria face Cameroon in the last 16
Iwobi, Ademola Lookman return to Super Eagles starting XI vs Cameroon Both Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman will return to the Super Eagles starting XI against Cameroon tomorrow night after they were axed against Guinea Bissau in a final Group A match.
Novak Djokovic: Australian Open defeat by Jannik Sinner 'one of my worst' at Slam
Djokovic was bidding for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title Novak Djokovic says the rare Australian Open defeat inflicted by semi-final opponent Jannik Sinner was "one of the worst" Grand Slam displays of his illustrious career......
BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds 5-Year Jail Term Of Former Nigerian Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan Over $500,000 Bribe
Lawan was tried for receiving $500,000 bribe during a legislative probe into the fuel subsidy regime in 2012. The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Saudi businesswoman buys signed Ronaldo Al-Nassr jersey for $125,000
JEDDAH: A Saudi woman bought a signed Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr football jersey for $125,000 during an auction on Wednesday.  For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The sale took place during a dinner party on the sidelines of an event in the run-up to the Diriyah ePrix, which will take place on Jan. 26 and 27....
Northern Forum Demands Resignation Of Aviation Minister, Central Bank Governor Over Relocation.....
This was contained in a communiqué issued by the group on Thursday signed by its convener, Murtala Abubakar;
Rivers Governor Fubara Swears In Nine Re-Nominated Commissioners Who Earlier Resigned Over Wike Feud
All the nine commissioners took the oaths of office at once, beginning from the oath of allegiance before the oath of office. The Rivers State Governor, .
Speaker Abbas to meet Tinubu on plateau killings-says enough is enough
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the recurring attacks in Plateau State, resulting in the killings of many people, while others were rendered homeless. The...
Nigerians not benefiting from Tinubu's economic reforms-says NLC
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said that Nigerian masses are the losers of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Mr Ajaero, who stated this on....
BREAKING: Gunmen kill 30 in fresh Plateau attack 24th January 2024
No fewer than 30 persons were killed in Plateau State in the early hours of Wednesday by gunmen who attacked Kwahaslalek village, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the victims, who were mostly
N3bn fraud: Oyo-Ita, others awarded contracts to own firms, EFCC ....
The eighth witness called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Hamma-Adama Bello, at the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, said former Head of Service, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, and others awarded contract.......
Relocate NNPCL, NIMASA to Niger Delta, APC Chieftain urges Tinubu
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider relocating the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
Inflation to fall in 2024 CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso—
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor expects headline inflation to fall to 21.4 per cent in 2024. The apex bank’s governor disclosed this during his keynote speech at the launching of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group macroeconomic outlook report for 2024
Lekki Deep Seaport berths the largest container vessels on .....
The Lekki Deep Seaport on Sunday berthed the largest container vessel to sail on Nigerian territorial waters. This was disclosed in a statement by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) which said it has taken..
ADVERTISEMENT Urgent Lifeline for Mrs. Onikoko: A Battle Against Renal Failure* University of Ilorin Muslim Community, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Australian Open 2024 day six RECAP: Veteran’s cheeky solution to defeat tennis prodigy; Heroine Storm Hunter’s golden run done; Alex de Minaur, Novak
Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria - Super Eagles down hosts in Abidjan
Ian Williams - BBC Sport Africa at Alassane Outtara Stadium Fri, 19 January 2024 at 9:15 am GMT+1·2-min read In this article: Victor Osimhen Ousmane Diomande Samuel Chukwueze Nigeria took a huge steps .....
Jordan Henderson's hasty retreat from Saudi Arabia to Ajax ..
Jordan Henderson's hasty retreat from Saudi Arabia to Ajax concludes a miserable episode in a previously exemplary career - one which had been conducted with a sure touch up until last July.
Shettima urges African leaders to ramp up continent’s 3% of global GDP
Shettima urges African leaders to ramp up continent’s 3% of global GDP "African trade still hovers at 3 per cent of world trade. These indices must be reversed ...........
Reps committee asks ministry to refund N75bn COVID-19 funds The committee...
Reps committee asks ministry to refund N75bn COVID-19 funds The committee also resolved that the Federal Ministry of Health should refund the sum of N10 billion to government coffers.
Ogun Supreme Court Verdict : It’s Make or Break Judgment For Abiodun,
.In a high-stakes legal battle, the Apex Court is set to deliver a decisive judgment today, determining the fate of Ogun State’s political landscape.
FX crisis plunges Nigeria’s non-oil exports to $4.5bn 19th January 2024
The value of Nigeria’s non-oil export revenue recorded a marginal decrease to $4.5bn in 2023, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council has said. The drop represents a $300m or 6.3 per cent decline from the $4.8bn
Public Outrage Grows as kidnapping epidemic worsens.
Outrage over the rising insecurity in the country grew on Thursday as stakeholders demanded tough actions by the Federal Government against kidnappers. Those who advised the Federal Government on the kidnapping ....
Gunshots as police rescue Abuja abductee, arrest kidnapper 19th January ..
.Gunshots as police rescue Abuja abductee, arrest kidnapper 19th January 2024 There was a heated gunfire exchange on Thursday as police officers rescued an Abuja resident, Segun Akinyemi, who was kidnapped just as he was....
African Cup of Nation (AFCON) Headlines, Matches and results of natches played as Nigeria faces host Nation today.
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AFCON favourites Morroco cruise to a big win over Tanzania in opening group match
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FG orders investigation into Ibadan explosion, as Tinubu commiserates with victims
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday set up a committee to investigate Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. This is as President Bola Tinubu also expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that killed two people and injured about 80 others.
BREAKING: Jubilation as FEC Approves N9bn Life Assurance For Workers, Speaks on Student Loan Updated Thursday, January 18, 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment of renewal fees for the Group Life Assurance for workers This was disclosed at the end of the first 2024 meeting of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja.
Conservative Justices Appear Skeptical of Agencies’ Regulatory Power
.The Supreme Court considered whether to overrule the seminal 1984 Chevron decision, which requires judges to defer to agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes.
FEC Update: Federal Executive Council chaired By President Bola Tinubu Restores Funding For 13 National Health Regulators
The regulatory agencies were initially defunded in the 2024 budget. The affected agencies are: 1. Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria 2. Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria............
Ibadan explosion: FEC sets up panel to review laws on explosives
The federal executive council (FEC) has set up a committee to review the existing laws that control explosives in the country. The decision by FEC came after an explosion rocked Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Tuesday night. The explosion occurred at Adeyi avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan.
Highlights Of Decisions Taken At The Federal Executive Council Meeting On Wednesday
.President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, January 17, presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. Wednesday’s FEC meeting is the first one by the Tinubu government in the year 2024. According to the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Video: Illegal miners behind Ibadan explosion – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed on Tuesday that the explosion that rocked Ibadan metropolis was as a result of the activities of illegal miners occupying one of the buildings in the Bodija area of the state capital.
Muhammadu Buhari, is neither a bigot nor nepotist, adding tha.........
Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, said former President Muhammadu Buhari, is neither a bigot nor nepotist, adding that those who labelled him as such do not know him. Adesina stated this in an interview with Channels
Deal reached for Gaza hostages to receive medicines
A deal to allow the delivery of medicines to hostages in Gaza and aid into the territory has been agreed following mediation by Doha and Paris, Qatar and Israel announced on Tuesday.
Residents flee community as terrorists attack military camp
Residents are fleeing Nahuta, a community in Batsari Local Government of Katsina State after terrorists attacked a military camp in the area on Sunday night. A military source, who sought anonymity because they are not authorised to speak to the media .
UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation hits 28.92% amid high food price
According to National Bureau of Statistics report, the food inflation rate in December 2023 quickened to 33.93 per cent Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose to 28.92 per cent in December 2023 from 28.20 per cent........
Contract Scandal: CCB invites interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
About COP 28 Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), has invited the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over the award of a N438 million contract to a company linked to him by the suspend..
Africa’s biggest oil refinery begins production in Nigeria with the aim of reducing need for imports
Africa’s biggest oil refinery has begun production in Nigeria, the company has said, ending a yearslong wait for a plant that analysts said Monday could boost refining capacity in a region heavily reliant on importation
FG issues 13 new power generation, distribution licences 16th January 2024
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued 13 new licences for the generation of off-grid and embedded power, independent electricity distribution, as well as for the trading of electricity.
NNPCL mulls P’Harcourt refinery handover to private operators 16th January 2024
As the Port Harcourt oil Refinery comes to life, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has concluded plans to hand over the government refinery to private operators.
Jack Draper throws up courtside after gruelling five-set Australian Open win The 22-year-
Jack Draper vomited into a courtside bin after overcoming struggles with the Melbourne heat to defeat Marcos Giron at the Australian Open in his first ever five-set match. It is a measure of how inexperienced the 22-year-old still is at the highest level that he had never previously played a match that went the distance
Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia
Naomi Osaka’s grand slam return ended prematurely in a first-round loss at the Australian Open to 16th seed Caroline Garcia. Playing in her first major tournament since the US Open in 2022 following the birth of daughter Shai last summer, Osaka gave Garcia a good fight but fell to a 6-4 7-6 (2) defeat on Rod Laver Arena.
Guardiola guided City to the treble last season
About COP 28 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was named best men’s coach at The Best FIFA Awards 2023 in London. Guardiola guided City to the treble last season, adding the Champions League crown to......
[FULL LIST] 2023 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World XI 15th January 2024
The 2023 Federation of International Football Association’s FIFPro women’s world 11 has been unveiled. The Best FIFA Football Awards is currently being held in London, England, after the shortlist was released on January 4, 2024. The FIFA FIFPro is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers with over 28,000 professional footballers who have cast their votes.......
Sir Jim Ratcliffe meets Man Utd fan representatives and local community leaders Ratcliffe attended United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday
Sir Jim Ratcliffe met supporter representatives and local community leaders on Monday as he continues to await Premier League ratification of his investment in Manchester United. Ratcliffe attended United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday, his first appearance since the announcement of his prospective £1.3billion deal.
Eagles deserved to win – Peseiro 15th January 2024
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro insisted his team did everything to start their 2023 AFCON campaign on a winning note after settling for a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, The PUNCH reports.
Curriculum: Stop imposing neoliberal, western agenda on Nigerian universities – Falola tells NUC
Curriculum: Stop imposing neoliberal, western agenda on Nigerian universities – Falola tells NUC In her welcome remark, UNILAG VC, Mrs Ogunsola, a professor, said Africa has lagged in development, noting that the current educational system modelled on colonial constructs has not been able to drive the all-round development.
Nigeria, other West African countries fight back against fake malaria drugs
Malaria infected 234 million people in Africa in 2021 – 593,000 of whom died, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Equally shocking is that counterfeit and substandard antimalarial medicines result
2023 FIFA FIFPRO: Osimhen, Ronaldo out as Man City dominate Men’s World XI 15th January 2024
The 2023 Federation of International Football Association’s FIFPro men’s world 11 has been unveiled. The Best FIFA Football Awards is currently being held in London, England, after the shortlist was released on January 4, 2024
Terrorists fight each other in Nigeria, decimate notorious Dogo Gide’s group
An ongoing rivalry between terror groups has decimated the camp of a notorious terrorist, Dogo Gide, residents who live in terrains controlled by the terror groups, and a security official, have told PREMIUM TIMES
Amnesty International asks Tinubu to treat kidnappings in Nigeria as emergency
Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria has asked President Bola Tinubu to treat the rampant kidnapping cases in Nigeria as emergency by taking measures to end the cycle of violence and fear the people are under.
NBA calls for more investment in security, strengthening of Armed Forces The NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday called for more investment in the security of Nigeria and the strengthening of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The Federal Government funded 422 persons to the ongoing COP28
The Federal Government funded 422 persons to the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said.
COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change.....
About COP 28 COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023
The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday Nights..
About COP 28 The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday Nights drone strikes which rocked a gathering of villagers
Enjoy the rest of your day with Sky Sports news around the world...
Enjoy the rest of your day with Sky Sports news around the world: Ten Hag has lost 50% of Man United dressing room with players.....
University of Ilorin Warns Students To Beware of Religious Deceit: 04/12/23
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China and Russia may effectively become allies a
China and Russia may effectively become allies China and Russia may effectively become allies as they share common strategic goals including change of the current U.S.-led international order, a Japanese government think tank said Friday 25/11/23
The goldfish in JAMB
For keen watchers and followers of his enthralling trajectory, the recent news that the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede
Off-cycle polls’
Off-cycle polls: Tinubu commends Uzodimma, Ododo, says ‘you worked hard for this victory’
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Transfer Centre LIVE! Chelsea ‘join three-way scrap for £100m-rated Brentford striker Ivan Toney’
.Transfer Centre LIVE! Chelsea ‘join three-way scrap for £100m-rated Brentford striker Ivan Toney’
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss reveals
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Clinical Hakeem Odoffin finds the equaliser
Clinical Hakeem Odoffin finds the equaliser for Rotherham Hakeem Odoffin brings things.....
Cristiano Ronaldo rolls back the years with double including 40-yard lob
Cristiano Ronaldo rolls back the years with double including 40-yard lob Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice...
Highlights: Harry Kane makes Bundesliga history
Highlights: Harry Kane makes Bundesliga history as Bayern Munich go top Bayern.......
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That is very tight' | Late offside drama denies Leeds winner
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wike reduces cost of c of o issuance
For Abuja Plot Of land: Mr Wike announced the reduction in the cost of issuance of C-of-O for plots of land in Abuja at a media briefing on Friday.
Kano State Governorship Election
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