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  • Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region

    Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports. The UN Interim […]

  • AFCON 2023: Nwabali not ruled out of Angola clash – NFF

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on AFCON 2023: Nwabali not ruled out of Angola clash – NFF

    Stanley Nwabali may still be available for Nigeria’s quarter-final duel with the Palancas Negras of Angola, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The 27-year-old, the NFF sustained a mild ligament injury during the Super […]

  • FOREX Variation burdensome to govt, impedes rate of development – Delta Commissioner

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on FOREX Variation burdensome to govt, impedes rate of development – Delta Commissioner

    Delta State Government has urged contractors handling various projects for the state to speed up construction works given the unstable foreign exchange. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu gave […]

  • Ogun Assembly swears in Elemide as new Speaker, affirms Oluomo’s impeachment

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Ogun Assembly swears in Elemide as new Speaker, affirms Oluomo’s impeachment

    The Ogun State House of Assembly has sworn in Oludaisi Elemide, as the new Speaker of the House on Tuesday. Elemide representing Odeda State Constituency, is a third-time lawmaker in the Assembly. Elemide’s emergence followed […]

  • Enyimba coach Yemi blames carelessness for defeat against Rivers Utd

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Enyimba coach Yemi blames carelessness for defeat against Rivers Utd

    Enyimba head coach Olanrewaju Yemi has blamed carelessness for his team’s 2-0 defeat against Rivers United. A first-half brace from Deputy Echeta secured maximum points for Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Yemi congratulated […]

  • Kogi assembly confirms 15 new commissioners

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Kogi assembly confirms 15 new commissioners

    The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday, confirmed 15 commissioners presented by Governor Usman Ododo. Our correspondent who witnessed the screening on the floor of the house reports that the new commissioners confirmed by […]

  • Irate youth raze king’s palace, commissioner’s home over burial rites

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Irate youth raze king’s palace, commissioner’s home over burial rites

    The palace of Oba D. S. Lawani, the traditional ruler of Ojah, a community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, and the residence of Mrs Christabel Eremah Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and […]

  • AFCON 2023: ‘I’m struggling with injury’ – Troost-Ekong speaks ahead of quarterfinal

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on AFCON 2023: ‘I’m struggling with injury’ – Troost-Ekong speaks ahead of quarterfinal

    Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has reacted to a viral claim that he was injured during the Round of 16 game against Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, and is doubtful for Friday’s […]

  • Sell-offs drag equity market cap by N857bn

    By Ifunanya | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Sell-offs drag equity market cap by N857bn

    The market capitalisation of the Nigerian exchange recorded its second dip since the beginning of the year as it shed N857bn to close at N56,425tn on the back of sell-offs.  Similarly, the All-Share Index dipped by […]

  • Taylor Swift has inspired 24% of Gen Z to take interest in the Super Bowl

    By IDBM Consult | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Taylor Swift has inspired 24% of Gen Z to take interest in the Super Bowl

    January 2024 Taylor Swift has made 24 percent of Gen Zers increase their interest in football this season, as 31 percent of them will now root for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, even though 15 percent of […]

  • Yahaya Bello’s campaign posters for APC National Chairman floods Abuja

    By IDBM Consult | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Yahaya Bello’s campaign posters for APC National Chairman floods Abuja

    In less than 50 hours after the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, left office, posters with his picture and the logo of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) have been sighted in some […]

  • Shakur Stevenson says he is RETIRING from boxing aged just 26… unbeaten American insists he is finished with ‘weak’ sport after just 21 fights

    By IDBM Consult | January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Shakur Stevenson says he is RETIRING from boxing aged just 26… unbeaten American insists he is finished with ‘weak’ sport after just 21 fights

    January 30, 2024 Stevenson, who won silver at the 2016 Olympics was tipped for superstardom in the professional ranks. Now, though, he claims his efforts will center on helping the next generation ‘chase their dreams’. […]

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