Following Lionel Messi’s retirement from the Argentina national football team, Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, delivered a heartfelt tribute to the player. Infantino wished Lionel Messi well and hailed him as a football icon in an Instagram post. In another post, he was seen cradling the World Cup beside the Inter Miami attacker. “Congratulations, Messi! … Read more
Instead of waiting for the next review of the national minimum wage, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has demanded that the federal government raise compensation for federal workers immediately. During a news conference following Wednesday’s meeting of the TUC’s National Administrative Executive Council in Abuja, TUC President Festus Osifo made the announcement. Instead … Read more
In Borno State’s Magumeri Local Government Area, soldiers from the 109th Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have apprehended a wanted terrorist. Zagazola Makama, an expert on counter-terrorism, posted on X that intelligence-driven activities led to the tracking down and eventual arrest of the suspect, Madumaki Modugai, in Magumeri village at … Read more
The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has praised the security forces for their quick response in rescuing 20 corps members abducted on the Onitsha-Owerri Road. Applauding the agencies for their cooperation and patriotism, the governor personally signed a statement on Wednesday. He said that the victims were freed safely because of their combined efforts. … Read more
A representative for President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has admitted that the economic changes enacted by the current administration have contributed to a greater number of Nigerians falling into poverty. Despite the pain and suffering they caused, Bwala justified the reforms, arguing that they were essential to the country’s progress. On Wednesday, he made an … Read more
Ground forces in Benue State have been receiving close air assistance from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as they continue air operations against criminal elements, including suspected kidnappers. Operation Ogbadigbo took place on Wednesday nite in the state, close to the border between Enugu and Benue, according to the NAF. The operation, according to Air … Read more
Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has called on those who were there during the 1967 Asaba Massacre and their families to forgive and go on. On Wednesday, while attending the 59th anniversary of the atrocity in Asaba virtually in his role as chairman of the event, Obasanjo made the call. He said the … Read more
When asked about the Gunners’ style of play, Arsenal great Thierry Henry defended manager Mikel Arteta. Last season, Arteta guided Arsenal to victory in the Premier League, ending the Gunners’ 22-year title drought. Similarly, Arteta’s squad was runner-up in the UEFA Champions League before losing to PSG in the championship game. During an interview for … Read more
Phyna has been challenged by comedian DeeOne to a celebrity boxing bout, where DJ Dimple Nipple would be the opponent. This followed Etinosa Idemudia’s acceptance to fight Phyna in a boxing match, which was announced in Nollywood. Phyna expressed her want to face Etinosa in her next bout after Thursday night’s victory over Nkechi Blessing, … Read more
In his Independence Day speech, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, attacked President Bola Tinubu for what he said about the escalating insecurity in Nigeria. The comments were made by Ibe in response to Tinubu’s Independence Day speech on Saturday in an X post. He claimed … Read more