U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles deserve praise after Argentina win, says ex-coach
Former Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba said on Thursday that the Flying Eagles deserved more accolades after they knocked out host Argentina from the ongoing U-20 FIFA World Cup. The Flying Eagles, against all odds, produced two classical goals to defeat the South American team in the round of 16 match played on Wednesday night. […]
Subsidy removal: Abuja traders lament, say high fares killing businesses
Traders in Abuja have expressed their frustration with the increase in transportation fares due to the rise in petrol pump prices.They shared their disappointment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria correspondent in Abuja. The PUNCH reports that following President Bola Tinubu’s statement that “fuel subsidy is gone” in his inaugural speech, long […]
Tinubu: Court adjourns APM suit to June 9
The Presidential Election Petition Court has adjourned to Friday, May 9, 2023, the continuation of the hearing of the petition by the Allied Peoples Movement. The court made the decision at the instance of the petitioners, who requested more time to take a stance on the status of their petition. The APM is challenging the […]
Two men arraigned for assault, threat to life in Ogun
Two persons, Akintilebo Akintayo, 45, and Faith Philip, 37, were arraigned on Friday in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for alleged assault and threat to life. The police charged the defendants with three counts of conspiracy, assault and threat to life. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Inspector […]
Federal High Court starts annual vacation July 24
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, says the court will commence its 2023 annual vacation on July 24. Tsoho stated this on Friday, in a statement made available by Dr. Catherine Oby-Christopher, the FHC’s Assistant Director of Information, in Abuja. The CJ said that the vacation, which would begin on […]
Spain approves fully paid menstrual leave in new law
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on Thursday. The Gender Equality Ministry’s bill, put forward by the left-wing government, was approved by parliament in February. Since then, amendments have been passed as part of the new […]
JUST IN: Ondo speaker resigns
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has resigned from his position as the head of the state legislative arm. This development came a few days to the expiration of the ninth Assembly . The speaker’s resignation was contained in a letterhead of the House, signed and addressed to the Clerk […]
Allardyce leaves Leeds after failing in rescue mission
Leed’s head coach, Sam Allardyce has left the club by mutual consent on Friday after failing to save the club from relegation to the Championship in his four-game spell as interim boss. Allardyce, 68, arrived at Elland Road to replace the sacked Javi Gracia as Leeds battled to extend their stay in the Premier League […]
End of an era at Napoli as Spalletti bids goodbye
After ending the club’s 33-year Scudetto drought and thrilling fans with some of Europe’s most exciting football, Napoli’s manager, Luciano Spalletti will leave Naples and return to his Tuscan vineyard this summer. The 64-year-old will be remembered as the man who brought southern Italy’s biggest city a joy not felt since Diego Maradona strutted his […]
FA Cup: Man Utd can end Man City’s treble hopes, says Guardiola
Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars that their rivals, Manchester United, are capable of wrecking their treble hopes come Saturday. City will travel to Wembley this weekend, aiming to complete the second part of their impressive attempt to win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup in a […]