Former Manchester United left-back, Patrice Evra, has warned the current squad to be wary about Arsenal’s attacking threat down the right flank. The Gunners welcome United for a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday. Arsenal are eight points clear of Manchester City in second place and boast the same lead over United …
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Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III on Thursday gave Nigerians a hint on candidates to vote for in the 2023 general elections. The President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) advised them to vote for only leaders with reputable character. Alhaji Abubakar gave the advice while addressing …
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Samuel Gbadamosi, 60, was remanded in Olokuta Correctional Centre on Thursday by a Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, for allegedly having sex with a minor. Gbadamosi, who was charged with one count of rape, was accused of committing the crime on January 4, 2023, at …
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TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK: LASG MOVES TO REGULATE ACTIVITIES OF MAJOR, INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM MARKETERS In view of the lingering fuel scarcity across the country, which has continued to affect the free flow of traffic in Lagos, the State Government has initiated moves to regulate the activities of Major and Independent Petroleum Marketers …
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Brighton winger, Leandro Trossard, has flown into London for his medicals with Arsenal ahead of a potential transfer. The Gunners have agreed a £27m deal for the 28-year-old with their Premier League rivals. “Leandro Trossard to Arsenal, here we go! Full agreement reached between clubs w/Brighton for £27m — personal …
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, deserves the votes of all patriotic Nigerians, saying only the unpatriotic ones would vote for his opponents. While calling on Nigerians to support Obi, Obasanjo said the reason was because he possesses good characters, which …
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Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command said it has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect impersonating a military officer. A statement issued to Newsextra24, on Thursday, through the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, said “The suspect Kaizer Freeman was arrested following a …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has warned of consequences for commercial banks found to be stocking their Automated Teller Machines (ATM) with old notes scheduled to cease to be legal tender by 31st January. Speaking on Thursday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, during the sensitisation of market people …
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The National Judicial Council, NJC, on Thursday in Abuja condemned in strong terms, the refusal of some state governments to pay retirement benefits of judges at the state judiciary. The council said that the actions of the affected states were worrisome and condemnable. In a statement made available to newsmen …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said there is no going back on the 31 January deadline to stop using old bank notes in the country. CBN Dutse branch controller, Jigawa State Hajiya Sa’adatu Ibrahim stated this when she visited Dutse Central market while sensitizing traders. Sa’adatu gave several reasons …
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