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Arsenal Reignite Interest in Osimhen as Chelsea Contend for €100m Napoli Star

Arsenal have renewed their interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, following a period during which their pursuit seemed to have cooled while Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain continued to vie for his signature. According to Corriere dello Sport, the north London club has rejoined the race to sign Osimhen as they seek to bolster their attacking […]

Lagos Court Convicts, Frees Six #EndSARS Protesters Following Lengthy Detention

A Lagos State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogba has convicted six individuals—Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka—who were arrested by the police during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos. Magistrate Bola Osunsanmi delivered the judgment after the accused pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of causing a breach […]

Tinubu Okays ₦10 Billion for Fast-Tracking Digital Switch-Over

The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, has announced the approval of ₦10 billion by President Bola Tinubu to expedite the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) process. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ebuebu emphasized that the grant reflects […]

Labour Express Concern Over Delay in Minimum Wage Implementation

The leadership of organised labour has expressed growing concern over the delay in releasing the template for the consequential adjustment to the new national minimum wage, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 29th July. Despite a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the President to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and his National […]

Federal Government Hikes Passport Fees, New Rates Effective September 1

The Federal Government has announced an increase in fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport, effective from 1st September 2024. According to a statement (pictured below) issued by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Kenneth Udo, the increment is part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and […]

University Lecturers Threaten Fresh Strike, Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government

Nigerian university lecturers, under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, signaling the possibility of a nationwide strike. This notice emerged as a key resolution from the national executive council meeting of the union, held over the weekend at the University of Ibadan. […]

Naira Payments for Crude Oil Commences in October

The sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in local currency will commence on 1 October 2024, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. Edun made this announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. The Ministry of Finance, in […]

Police Probe NLC Leader for Alleged Treason, Terrorism, and Cybercrime

The Nigerian Police yesterday summoned the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for questioning in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. In a letter dated 19 August 2024, the police stated: “This office is investigating a case of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, […]

South African Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday, securing a fourth-round submission victory over arch-rival Israel Adesanya in a high-stakes bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be struggling against the two-time former champion, but a spectacular takedown of Adesanya in the […]

Motorists Endure Long Queues As Fuel Shortages Cause Traffic Chaos in Lagos

Fuel scarcity has gripped Lagos, leading to long queues and gridlock around filling stations in various parts of the state. Channels Television observed motorists forming queues that spilled onto the streets, causing significant traffic congestion. The price of petrol has surged, with a litre now selling for between N800 and N1,000 at some filling stations, […]

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