President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, finally signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 into law.
A Madrid court on Thursday declared former Barcelona striker, Samuel Eto’o, as the biological father of a 22-year-old Spanish woman, Erika Do Rosario Nieves. Eto’o declared himself in absentia and did not attend to the evidence presented against him in court.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared a nationwide strike from Monday, after prolonged deliberations in which the Federal Government’s failed to implement previous agreements.
Sadio Mane made up for missing from the spot in normal time to score the decisive penalty as Senegal overcame Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 4-2 in a shoot-out to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday’s final finished goalless at the end of extra time. Mane had seen Mohamed Abou Gabal save his seventh-minute penalty at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde but Egypt could not capitalise as they went all the way to extra time for the fourth consecutive game at this Cup of Nations. Salah was due to step up to take Egypt’s fifth penalty but with…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria on Monday, lifted the restriction on drop box service or interview waiver for those who want to renew their visas. The interview waiver was suspended in May 2019. But according to checks on Monday, the suspension on the interview waiver has been lifted.
Digital Microfinance Bank, Sparkle Nigeria, in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Pan Atlantic University, has organised a webinar to discuss issues facing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The webinar, themed, “SMEs as engineers of growth; Simplifying Support for Small Businesses” will be held on February 7, 2022. Panelists at the webinar are industry experts who will proffer solutions on how to tackle common challenges facing SMEs in Nigeria.
Jennifer, the third wife of ex-vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed she is getting death threats for seeking a divorce. She has finally come out to speak on the rumours trailing her efforts to divorce the PDP chieftain.
Manchester police said they had arrested a man on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday after Manchester United suspended Mason Greenwood following allegations on social media. The Premier League club has said the striker will not be with the team until further notice
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Rafael Nadal on Sunday, defeated Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard lost the first two sets for the first time at a Grand Slam in 15 years to complete a remarkable chapter in his extraordinary career.
The kids of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, otherwise known as MC Oluomo, the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Taiwo and Kehinde Akinsanya has just bagged degrees from USA Universities. Kehinde bagged a degree from Albany State University while his twin sister Taiwo bagged a degree from Columbus State University.
“Our intention is to build a local shareholder base of more than 2 million Nigerians over time as we remain focused on building the largest retail shareholder base in the country.” That was Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria’s CEO, announcing the telecom giant’s new public Offer to sell up to 575 million shares held by the MTN Group in MTN Nigeria. Toriola wants as many Nigerians as possible to own a stake at MTN Nigeria as the telecom company heads into the future after recording massive success in business and social impact in its first two decades of operating in Nigeria.
The MTN Foundation has commenced call-for entries for the fifth phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme. The training will be held virtually for young entrepreneurs in Adamawa, Anambra, Cross River, Jigawa, Kogi and Lagos States. The ICT and Business Skills training is targeted at Nigerian youths between the ages of 18-35 years who have owned or managed a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) for at least two years. The goal is to help build their technology and business skills’ capacity.
Michael Emenalo could be on his way to Newcastle to take up a role specifically created for him. Emenalo is the leading candidate, beating Dutch legend Marc Overmars in the race to become Director of football at the Saudi-owned Newcastle United Michael Emenalo has emerged as the leading candidate for a Director of Football role at Newcastle United.
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As part of continued efforts to upskill and empower women across underserved communities in Nigeria, Coca-Cola’s women empowerment programme tagged “Catalyst for Change 2.0” has recorded the graduation of 1000 women in Alausa, Ikeja.
Thomas Tuchel and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have passed on their messages of support to Nuno Espirito Santo
A 21-storey building has collapsed in Lagos State. The building, which is under construction, is located at off Alexander way, Gerrard Road in Ikoyi Lagos State.
