Month: January 2024

VIDEO: Moment NBA star, Giannis buys own jersey at Lagos market
In a trending video, Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player, Giannis Antetokounmpo is seen buying the counterfeit of his jersey at Balogun Market in Lagos during his…

Why I didn’t sack ex-CBN gov Emefiele — Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he did not sack the erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, despite speculations surrounding…

Bamise: Court To Hear BRT Driver’s ‘No Case’ Application Feb 8
The Lagos State High Court at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Tuesday fixed February 8 for the hearing of the ‘No Case Submission’ filed…

NDLEA Arraigns SAHCO Manager, Others For Alleged Drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an Assistant General Manager of Skyway Handling Company (SAHCO), Olajide Kafidipe, and seven other employees of…

Ibadan explosion traced to illegal miners’ explosives -Makinde
… Governor says two died, 77 injured in Tuesday blast The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that…

Tinubu promises to tackle kidnapping with education
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to tackle the recent spate of kidnapping and bandit attacks in the country with massive education. Tinubu who condemned the…

By-elections: INEC to commence accreditation for journalists Wednesday
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday said it will, on January 17, 2024, commence online accreditation for journalists and media organisations interested in covering…

Explosion causes panic in Ibadan
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed panic on Tuesday as reports surfaced of an explosion in parts of the state capital. Online videos showed a…

US to return $8.9m looted under Jonathan to Nigeria
A Royal Court in Jersey, United States, has reportedly ruled that stolen assets worth £6.9m ($8.9m) be repatriated to Nigeria. The said assets were allegedly…

Win AFCON And I’m Done!’, Osimhen Dreams Of Triumph With Nigeria
Victor Osimhen won the Serie A title with Napoli last season and ended 2023 by being named African footballer of the year, but the striker…