The police have deployed heavily armed officers to the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as Wadata Plaza. As early as 8:30 a.m. on Monday, no fewer than 70 armed policemen took strategic positions around the secretariat, where factions of the party had scheduled their meetings. The Dalaba street leading to […]
A decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season’s Europa League has been delayed by Uefa. The Eagles’ place, earned by winning the FA Cup last season, has been under threat because of Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules, which prevents teams under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition. Co-owner John […]
Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the state. Danbokolo’s death is being widely celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the Northwest states, as many locales know him as the most dreaded […]
Israel said Monday it is “interested” in striking peace agreements with neighbouring Lebanon and Syria, a potentially historic shift in the region after decades of war and animosity. With Syria under a new leadership after the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah movement weakened, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told journalists […]
The National Board for Technical Education has granted full accreditation for all the programmes presented by the Kwara State Polytechnic during the just concluded accreditation and resource inspection visit of the Board to the institution. Similarly, the Board has given the green light for the commencement of several new National Diploma and Higher National Diploma […]
President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia have agreed to initiate formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the Caribbean nation. The agreement was reached during President Tinubu’s courtesy visit to Prime Minister Pierre’s official residence in Castries, marking the second day of his state visit to Saint Lucia. During their […]
The eleven abducted Benue Links passengers and driver have regained their freedom. The passengers and driver were kidnapped one week ago at Eke Elegbencho, Okpokwu Local Government Council, Benue State. The company broke the news of the release of the abducted persons in a statement by its information officer, Johnson Ehi, on Sunday. “Benue Links […]
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has directed the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to apply an interim cap on annual dues payable by private sector Public Interest Entities (PIEs) at ₦ 25 million. Oduwole said the directive aligns with the cap already in place for publicly listed entities under the FRC (Amendment) […]
SFS Capital Nigeria has recorded a 44.5 per cent growth, leading to a significant increase in dividend payment to its stakeholders. The growth, according to the firm, serves as a testament to the company’s strong performance and commitment to delivering value to its investors. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SFS Capital Nigeria Limited, […]
Champions Liverpool will host Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season, with Manchester United playing Arsenal at Old Trafford. Liverpool, who won the league in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, will begin their title defence at Anfield in the curtain-raiser on Friday, 15 August. Newly promoted Sunderland, back in the […]
