Refund Our ₦300m-Rivers Govt Replies NBA Over Relocation Of Conference Venue
The Rivers State Government has expressed disappointment over the decision of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to relocate its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu and is demanding a ₦300m from the body. The government described the reasons given by the association for the decision as “misleading, uncharitable, and unbecoming.” In a…
NFF Denies Owing Late Christian Chukwu Amid Social Media Claims
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has denied reports circulating on social media that it owes former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000. Chukwu, popularly known as “Chairman,” passed away on Saturday. NFF, reacting to the claims, on Monday, in a statement by its General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi described the…
Nasarawa United Fined ₦6m, Banished Over Attack On Plateau United Player
Nasarawa United has been slammed a ₦6 million fine and banished to Gombe State for their home matches following an attack on a Plateau United player. The Plateau United player Vincent Temitope was assaulted, leading to cuts on his neck, after some Nasarawa United supporters attacked him in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) game…
Presidency Responds To US Court Order On Tinubu’s Records
The Presidency on Sunday, reacted to the United States, US, District Court of Columbia ordering the Federal Bureau of Intelligence, FBI, to reveal President Bola Tinubu’s information. Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said there was nothing new to reveal about the case. Onanuga said reports by Agent Moss of the FBI and the DEA have been…
US Court Orders FBI, Anti-Drug Agency To Release Tinubu’s Records
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the Federal Bureau of Intelligence, FBI, to make information about President Bola Tinubu public. Judge Beryl Howell gave the order on Tuesday. The development was sequel to a motion by Aaron Greenspan, an American who is seeking a reconsideration of an earlier ruling….
Again, Tanker Explosion Destroys Shops, Vehicles In Oyo
Properties worth several millions of naira were destroyed on Saturday, following a tanker explosion along Lead City University Road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate in the Oyo State capital. According to findings, the explosion occurred around 2:45 p.m., causing significant damage to nearby shops, vehicles, and motorcycles. One of the affected shops reportedly housed computer…
Residents Flee As Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack On Benue Community
Several persons have been feared killed and many houses set ablaze in Benue State following a fresh wave of violent attacks allegedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday. Reports have it that several communities in Tombo Mbaya, located in Buruku Local Government Area, as well as neighboring Mbachoughu and…
Retrospect: Review Of Biggest Sports Stories That Made Headlines During The Week
It was a crazy week in sports. From the unthinkable to the bizarre, the past seven days did not lack any action on and off the sporting arenas. Arsenal’s masterclass against Real Madrid, the clash between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic, and Nigeria’s quest to host the Commonwealth Games all featured in a thrilling week…
”One Of The Best” Sports Administrators Mourn Ex-Super Eagles Coach Chukwu
Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and head coach, has died at 74. Segun Odegbami, a former teammate and close friend, confirmed Chukwu’s death to TheCable on Saturday. “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and team mate, one of the greatest football…
Traders Count Losses As Fire Razes Shops In Another Ibadan Market
At least 12 shops have been razed in a late night fire at Araromi Market, Agodi gate Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fire which reportedly started around 11pm Thursday night, happened within the Cement trading section of the market It affected at least 12 shops before it was put out by men of the…