Paris Olympics 2024: France to play Spain in men’s football final …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> France will play Spain for the gold medal in the men’s football event at the 2024 Olympics. The hosts came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-1 in the second semi-final of the competition. Mahmoud Saber opened the scoring in the … Read more
The Senate oversight, the Dangote Refinery and the presidential directive – By Eseme Eyiboh …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh Advertisement Section 88 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended, empowers the Legislature to conduct investigations into the matters which it has the power to make Laws on, and the conduct of … Read more
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that those benefiting from the lucrative business of fuel importation are going to make efforts to frustrate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Obasanjo stated this in … Read more
Of protest, defiance, and narratives – By Tony Eke …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Tony Eke An unusual feature of the build-up to the Hunger Protest which began last Thursday 1st August reflected the nature of the protest itself. At its wit’s end, the Federal Government not only dished out veiled threats to the protest … Read more
Video: Bobrisky organizes boat cruise party to celebrate prison release …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Advertisement Celebrities gathered for a boat cruise to celebrate the release of popular Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky from prison. It would be recalled that Bobrisky was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to naira mutilation following his arrest by … Read more
CNS Tasks Warrant Officers On Discipline, Dedication …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has tasked 19 newly decorated Naval Warrant Officers (NWO) with maintaining a high level of discipline and dedication to the service of the Nigerian Navy and the nation at large. The CNS, represented by … Read more
UCL: UEFA releases Champions League play-offs draws …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The final stage before the group phases of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League has been set with the play-off round draw conducted on Monday, August 5, at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw, held at 12:00 CET, decided the … Read more
Continue To Be Civil, Senate C’ttee Urges IGP, Police …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam-Madori, has called on the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, officers and men to continue to be civil in the face of violent protest. The senator also commended men of the Nigeria … Read more
Full List: Nigeria, UK, Other Countries Where Leaders Are Confronted with Mass Protest …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The second half of 2024 has seen a surge in protests globally, with demonstrations turning violent in several countries. This trend, often associated with Africa, has now spread to Europe and Asia. The protests began in Kenya, where … Read more
‘Dokubo-Asari Not Against Protest But Anarchy’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President of the Coastal Dwellers Association of West Africa, Arch Tom Inko-Tariah, has described as untrue and mischievous representations in the media space that Alhaji Mujahid Abubakar Dokubo-Asari, champion of Resource control and minority rights is against the present protests in Nigeria. According to Arch … Read more