The United Kingdom has announced further sanctions against Russian citizens and companies on Wednesday. The sanction included some individuals described as being in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “inner circle.” Among those sanctioned is Vladimir Potanin, described by the United Kingdom as Russia’s second-richest man. He is said to have an estimated net worth of nearly…
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot has granted amnesty to six inmates of Ikot Abasi Correctional Centre who have been awaiting trial for over two years. The six inmates are a 51-year-old father of three, Ufot Sam Udo, a native of Esa Ekpo, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, who was convicted…
The United States said it did not convey to Russia its plans to bolster its force posture in Europe. “There has been no communication with Moscow about these changes nor is there a requirement to do that,” said the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, John Kirby. This was after Joe Biden…
Nantes are demanding €15m for their Nigerian winger, Moses Simon, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Simon is a subject of interest from OGC Nice, Leeds United, and Brighton & Hove Albion. There were reports that OGC Nice had agreed personal terms with the former Nantes player. Nice are also willing to…
Thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians have been killed at a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The mobile policemen were attached to the mining site to provide security cover for the expatriates who were working at the mining site owned and managed by…
Villarreal have lined up Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq as a replacement for Arnaut Danjuma. According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Danjuma is set to join Premier League club, West Ham United for about €45m. “West Ham are progressing in talks with Villarreal to sign Danjuma. Work in progress for bit less than €45m, West…
Former Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, believes new Bayern Munich signing Sadio Mane will win the Ballon d’Or. The 30-year-old enjoyed a good 2021/2022 season with Liverpool and Senegal. At club level, Mane netted 21 goals in 48 matches across all competitions. During that period, the Premier League side won the League and FA cups,…
A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Damien Okeke Okene, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is interested in keeping Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, incarcerated. Okene, who is Ohanaeze’s National Vice Chairman, said Buhari is aware that the Southeast would continue to wallow in insecurity with…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, has said that his troops did not launch the attack that killed many at a shopping centre in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Putin denied that Moscow was behind the strike. “The Russian army does not attack any civilian site. We don’t have the need for this,” he…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar’s preferred move has been revealed amid reports linking him with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. Neymar prefers a return to Barcelona or a move to the English Premier League, where clubs are said to be interested in him. This was disclosed by Brazilian journalist, Raisa Simplicio, in…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has started the demolition of over 100 buildings constructed on waterways at Dutse Makaranta, a populated suburb in Bwari Area Council. Mr Ikharo Attah, the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement, led the demolition team to the area on Wednesday. Attah said the demolition…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal, gave assurances of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure that the Commission delivers peaceful, transparent, free, fair, and credible elections next year. This was disclosed in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant…
Nigerian music star, Fireboy DML on Wednesday night broke down in tears over his latest global achievement. The singer shed some tears after performing on stage with Grammy award winner, Ed Sheeran to their hit song ‘Peru’ The performance held at Wembley Stadium, London, which has about 90,000 capacity, and will have Ed Sheeran perform…
Fans of the popular celebrity couple; JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele have reacted to the announcement of their separation. JJC Skillz, in a post on Thursday via his Instagram page, announced his separation from Funke Akindele, stating that the last two years have been extremely difficult and that he tried his best to fix things….
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has given his verdict on the Robert Lewandowski saga, saying that it would be difficult for Bayern Munich to keep the striker against his wishes. Lewandowski has been making headlines, both in the German and Spanish media in the past few weeks. The 34-year-old’s current contract with Bayern Munich will…
Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to completing the signing of winger Raphinha from Leeds United. According to Gianluigi Longari, Chelsea have offered a £6million per year salary package to Raphinha and are believed to be close to agreeing personal terms with the Brazilian. Raphinha has been the subject of interest from a number of Europe’s…
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has denied reports making the rounds that its General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka and the church has endorsed the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. Reports had emerged on social media that Pastor Lazarus was supporting Peter Obi. However, a statement issued by the Church’s Public Relations Director,…
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has thrown his weight behind death penalty on those convicted for banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and cultism in the State. The Governor announced this after signing into law, a Bill passed by the Zamfara State House of Assembly prohibiting and punishing terrorists, cattle rustling, cultism, kidnapping and other…
Filmmaker and rapper, JJC Skillz, has announced the end of his marriage to his wife, Funke Akindele-Bello. JJC Skillz, who had in April denied reports of his marriage crisis, confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page. He said the last two years had been extremely difficult for them. He wrote, “Dear Friends…
As speculations surrounding Colombian pop star, Shakira, and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique’s separation continue, the singer’s former brother-in-law, Roberto Garcia has revealed that he knows the truth. Garcia, the ex-boyfriend of one of Shakira’s sisters, has insisted that the problems between Shakira and Pique began due to money. He claimed that Pique had asked Shakira…
