Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side’s incredible league and cup double last campaign. “For me, the …
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A’Ibom CJ frees man accused of stealing mother’s cooking pot, 43 other inmates
The Chief Justice of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has ordered the release of 44 inmates, including two females, across the correctional facilities in the three senatorial districts of …
Read More »First Lady unveils N1.85bn recapitalisation grant for female traders
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, unveiled a recapitalisation grant for 37,000 women petty traders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. During the flag-off ceremony …
Read More »Sri Lanka court convicts president over vote delay
Sri Lanka’s top court found President Ranil Wickremesinghe guilty of “unlawful conduct” on Thursday for indefinitely delaying local polls seen as an unofficial referendum on his handling of the economy. …
Read More »(VIDEO) Open defecation: Lagos continues cleanup, sets up taskforce to arrest offenders
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources continued cleanup of the Ojodu-Berger highway median on Thursday as part of its effort to end open defecation. The state Commissioner …
Read More »Chelsea vs Servette: Key facts ahead of Conference League clash
Chelsea, England’s second most successful club in European football with eight trophies, returns to continental competition after a one-year absence. The Blues must overcome Swiss side, Servette, over two legs …
Read More »Gunmen kill 13 farmers in Niger, deputy gov fumes
Gunmen have reportedly killed 13 persons on their farms in the Anguwan Mai-Giro community of Shiroro Local Government in Niger State. The attack occurred on Wednesday. In a statement on …
Read More »Police arrest two suspects with gun in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men in possession of a firearm during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City. According to a statement released by the command …
Read More »EU slaps 9% tariff on Tesla’s China-made electric cars
The European Commission announced plans Tuesday to impose an extra nine-percent tariff on Tesla’s China-made electric cars, much lower than what Chinese firms face unless Beijing compromises in a trade …
Read More »PSG coach Luis Enrique plays down prospect of more new signings
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday he is “delighted” with his current squad as he played down the possibility of more new signings arriving before the transfer window closes …
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