Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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W’Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles play 1-1 draw against South Africa
Pressure has mounted on the Super Eagles of Nigeria after the team played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Themba Zwane of South Africa opened the scoresheet in the 29th minute of the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo,…
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JUST IN: FG proposes N62,000 minimum wage, labour demands N250,000
The Federal Government has increased its offer of a new national minimum wage to N62,000, while organised labour has reduced its demand from N494,000 to N250,000. This comes after the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, submitted the cost implication of minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu. A source confirmed this to our correspondent on Friday…
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MultiChoice heads to Appeal Court, rejects Tribunal’s ruling
MultiChoice Nigeria has rejected the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter. The CCPT had on Friday fined MultiChoice N150 million for disobeying its order on subscription rates hike for DStv and Gotv packages. The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, also ordered the PayTv operator…
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BREAKING: Boko Haram unleashes terror in Niger, kill 20, behead 10
Gunmen numbering well over 50 and suspected to be members of Boko Haram on Thursday invaded Bassa community in Shiroro local government area of Niger State and unleashed terror on the people, killing 20 people. Ten of those killed, all young men had their head cut off by the Gunmen. It was gathered that the…
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Americans use guns like phones, Portable expresses fear
It’s risky to argue with people here, Portable cries out Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial Nigerian singer popularly known as Portable, who is currently visiting the United States, has shared his observations about the country. In a video message posted on his Instagram account on Thursday, the ‘Zazu’ crooner claimed that Americans use guns as casually…
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SHOCKING: World War II bomb discovered at Frankfurt airport
A World War II-era bomb was discovered on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport on Friday. According to the police, the bomb is a phosphorus incendiary bomb, a type used extensively during the war. The bomb was found during construction work at the airport. Authorities have cordoned off an area with a radius of approximately 1,000…
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Ondo govt moves against LGs autonomy, tackles FG at Supreme Court
The Ondo state government has faulted the competence of the suit filed before the Supreme Court by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on the local government autonomy. In a notice of preliminary objection filed for the state by its Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), Ondo state, argues that it…
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Two-day Labour strike: Nigeria lost about N7bn, says DACAA
The Domestic Airports Cargo Agents Association (DACAA) has estimated that Nigeria lost about N7 billion during the two-day workers’ nationwide strike. The strike was embarked on by Nigerian workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Monday and Tuesday. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DACAA,…
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Police Arrest Three For ‘Not Standing, Honoring Recitation of National Anthem
Hong Kong police have arrested three individuals for failing to stand and turning their backs during the Chinese national anthem at a World Cup qualifying match against Iran, according to The Guardian. This act of defiance was a symbol of political dissent, as booing the anthem was a common practice among Hong Kong football fans…
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How Oluwo of Iwo was jailed in the US
By Tunde Odesola Nestling aboard an incoming Delta Airline flight from Atlanta, Georgia on May 10, 2024, the window-seat view of the landscape and skyscape of Ikeja cityscape was gloomy. The giant American bird called Boeing glided through the clouds before swooping down intently like a hawk in hunt. There were no trees, no greenery…