Lionel Messi Staying In Barcelona: His Final Word
Lionel Messi has done a somersault on his planned exit from Barcelona. He has now stated that he would stay in the club that he joined when he was barely 13 years old. He made the announcement today that he has decided to remain at the club for the 2020-21 season after the club refused […]
P&ID: UK Court Grants Nigeria Permission To Challenge $9.6bn Fine
The English Court on Friday granted permission to Nigeria to argue the $9.6 billion arbitral award made against the federal government. Umar Gwandu, spokesman to the attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made this known in a statement. The court allowed Nigeria to bring the challenge outside the normal time limits, […]
Extortion: NLC Demands Metering Of Buildings By DISCO
The Organised Labour in Ekiti State, has called on the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to meter all electrified buildings in the state to avoid unwarranted extortion of consumers through outrageous estimated billing. Aside from that, the workforce called for improved electricity to the state to justify the monthly bills being charged by BEDC and […]
Taiwan Accused Of Shooting Down China’s Crashed Fighter Jet
A Chinese military jet has crashed in Taiwan today amid speculation the plane was shot down by the island’s defences forces. In videos, flames and smoke can be seen emanating from the landing sight of the Chinese military jet. The jet allegedly crashed in Guangxi after flying over the Taiwan Strait. In the video, the […]
World’s Most Expensive Sheep Auctions At £367,500
A sheep has been bought for £367,500 (₦188,584,142.44) at an auction, the price makes it the most expensive sheep to have ever been sold. Pedigree Texel ram lamb Double Diamond was sold to three farmers at the Scottish National Texel Sale in Lanark on Thursday. The opening bid was £10,000, with Charlie Boden and his […]
Obaseki Assures Of Violence-Free Election
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged eligible voters in the state to come out en masse on Sep. 19 and vote for the PDP. He said the call to vote for his party became necessary to “enable him consolidate on his achievements in the first […]
Lauretta Onochie Distances Self From Fuel Hike Protest
The recent increase in the price of fuel to ₦151.56 per litre by the federal government has been generating reactions among Nigerians who have planned to stage a protest tomorrow at the Ojota to drive home their demands. Read Also: Increase Nigerians’ Living Standard Not Fuel – Gani To FG One inquisitive Nigerian who want […]
Relaxation Of Curfew: Cinemas, Bars Remain Closed – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has not lifted the restrictions on opening of bars, restaurants, night clubs, lounges and cinemas, despite relaxation of the curfew to four hours (12.00a.m to 4.00a.m) by the Presidential Task Force. It said all owners of hospitality establishments were warned to restrict their operations to 50% of […]
NNPC Obtains US$1B To Fund Upstream Operations Of NPDC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has obtained a prepayment funding of approximately US$1b to support the upstream operations of its subsidiary, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). This is contained in a statement signed by Kennie Obateru, NNPC’s Group General Manager Group Public Affair Division. Read Also: Why NNPC Is Constructing A ₦21bn Hospital In […]
UN Says Women Need Strong Voice At Afghan Peace Talks
The UN’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on Thursday highlighted the importance of including women at upcoming peace talks in Doha with the Taliban. “Human rights and women’s rights are never negotiable,” Lyons, who is Canadian, told the Security Council, adding that she expected a “rough road ahead” for the talks. “This issue of […]
South African Vice President Says Power Outages To Ease
South Africa’s erratic power supply will improve after a new electricity plant becomes operational at the end of the year, Vice President David Mabuza told parliament on Thursday. Power utility Eskom has since Tuesday implemented planned blackouts, after breakdowns at its power generating stations. “South Africans must be confident that we are going to get […]
NFL Will Shut Down For US Election Day So All Can Vote
The NFL said Thursday it will close all league and team facilities on November 3, the US election day, so all employees have the chance to vote. The move, announced in conjunction with the NFL Players Association as part of social justice initiatives by the league, comes a week before the season opens with the […]