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General Abiola Obayomi • Nov 24, 2022

Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal hinted that Memphis Depay could start Friday’s World Cup group game against Ecuador as the Barcelona star gradually returns to full…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Court Declines Ordering INEC to Resume Voter Registration

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, refused to grant a request directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Osinbajo: Most Nigerians in Diaspora Are Honest, Hardworking, Making Waves

•Nigeria to deepen bilateral relationship with Canada • Dialogues with Canadian counterpart on adoption of gas as transition fuel The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osi…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

House Probes Alleged Flagrant Violation of Consumer Rights by Airline Operators

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Human Rights to investigate the alleged violation of the rights of Nigerians and other passengers by airl…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Senate Backs N48bn Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded to Tompolo’s Company

•Says initiative will boost nation’s revenue •Concludes probe without naming thieves The Senate yesterday expressed support for the N48 billion pipeline surveillanc…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Ekiti Assembly Speaker’s Removal and Repeat of History

Victor Ogunje writes that Monday’s reported removal of Hon Gboyega Aribisogan as Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly is unsettling the polity and creating atmo…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

As Tinubu Lights Up Warri for Campaign…

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has moved his campaign train to Warri, Delta State, with a pledge to turn the fort…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

President to Unveil New Naira Banknotes Today

•Emefiele: January 31 deadline for return of old N200, N500, N1,000 denominations sacrosanct •CBN raises MPR to 16.5% to tame inflation •To draw from strategic grai…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

At Separate Meetings with CAN, Atiku, Obi, Adebayo Discuss Restructuring, Economy, Security

•Lay out plans in order of importance •Say charter by Christian body in sync with their manifestos Three presidential candidates – Atiku Abubakar of Peoples Democra…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s coach not new to big stage excellence

Hervé Renard relishes being the underdog and is no stranger to pulling off huge upsets on the football field, writes thestar.com. Just hours before yesterday’s kick…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Court fixes November 25 to hear Okorocha’s preliminary objection on alleged fraud

A federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned till Friday, November 25 to hear the preliminary objection of the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha,…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Fake news may jeopardise 2023 elections, FG warns

• Says investigation on Kuje prison attack concluded • Plans ongoing to open more passport centres nationwide Federal Government has raised the alarm over what it c…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

CBN moves to curb inflation as interest rate jumps to 16.5%

• Presents new naira notes to Buhari today • Standing deposit at 17.5% shows inflation rate manipulated, says expert Raising of interest rate from 15.5 per cent to…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Oil drilling begins in Gombe, Bauchi with 1b barrels oil, 500bscf gas

• Buhari orders NNPC to step up oil search, says Kolmani project attracted $3b investment • Sylva, Kyari drum support for exploration across in-land • Lawan advocat…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Group mobilises 200 canvassers for Tinubu, others in Kogi

D’mandate, a group of professionals consisting of young elite and volunteers from Yagba West Local Council, Kogi State, who are sympathetic to All Progressives Cong…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

Police intercept armed robbery gang, kill suspect in Imo

A yet-to-be-identified suspected member of an armed robbery gang has been killed by the operatives of the Imo State Police Command. The suspect was killed after the…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 23, 2022

2023: I believe in your strategy document, Atiku tells CAN

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has told the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that he believes t…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Nov 21, 2022

W’Cup: FIFA bans Kane from wearing ‘OneLove’ armband

The world football body, FIFA, has banned England striker, Harry Kane, from wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband during the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Kane has been threa…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 21, 2022

Ohanaeze endorses Obi, says it’s our turn

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has officially endorsed the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2023 gen…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Nov 21, 2022

PDP says Tinubu is a betrayer

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Management Committee has chided the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, over his comme…

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