CLOSE-UP: Who is Jose Peseiro, the ex-Real Madrid assistant coach succeeding Rohr as Super Eagles gaffer?
After a few weeks of speculation, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) finally announced the permanent replacement for the sacked Gernot Rohr in a communique released on Wednesday. The statement confirmed the appointment of Jose Peseiro as the new Super Eagles head coach. It added that the 61-year-old Portuguese gaffer won’t take over immediately […]
Newspaper Headlines: ACF, PANDEF disagree over Obasanjo’s comment on oil ownership
More reactions to the comment of former President Olusegun Obasanjo concerning the ownership of oil in the Niger Delta region appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC reports 1,355 cases in 10 states, one fatality
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 1,355 cases of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Thursday. WHO warns: Omicron, Delta forming ‘tsunami’ of COVID cases The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the Omicron and Delta COVID-19 variants could produce a “tsunami” of cases that will put “immense pressure” on health […]
Wike: How I was arrested alongside my family members over murder charge
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says while he was a student, all the male members of his family were arrested over a murder charge arising from a chieftaincy dispute. He said this on Tuesday night at an event to mark the 65th birthday of Emmanuel Ukala, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), […]
Buhari to manufacturers: We’ll improve access to FX for importation of raw material
The federal government says it will improve access to foreign exchange for the importation of raw materials and machines unavailable locally. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in Abuja on Wednesday while responding to requests from the manufacturing sector on how to increase its contribution to the Nigerian economy. The government had banned […]
NFF appoints Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles head coach
Jose Peseiro has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Peseiro’s appointment in a communique on Wednesday evening. The Portuguese tactician replaces Gernot Rohr, the Franco-German, who was sacked on December 12. Peseiro is expected to be at the 2022 Africa […]
Masari: We’ll support residents’ bid to get weapons to protect themselves
Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina, says his government will support residents who are willing to procure weapons to defend themselves against attacks. Katsina has recorded a surge in the activities of bandits which has led to kidnappings and killings of residents. Speaking at a media parley in Katsina on Tuesday, Masari said […]
FG releases N16.6bn accrued pension for 2021 retirees from MDAs
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the federal government has approved the release of N16.67 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights to 2021 retired workers. The retiring workers will be from treasury-funded ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). PenCom said this in a recent statement seen by TheCable. The statement […]
EXPOSED: Errors, contradictions… CSOs highlight mistakes in electoral bill
Eight civil society organisations (CSOs) have highlighted errors and contradictions in the rejected electoral act amendment bill. The CSOs — Yiaga Africa, International Press Centre (IPC), Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD), The Albino Foundation, CLEEN Foundation, Institute for Media and Society (IMS), Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) and Premium Times Centre for […]
GTCO, Briclinks… 11 companies that listed and delisted on NGX in 2021
In 2021, seven companies delisted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), up from five delistings in 2020. Also, the market witnessed the listing of four companies — up from one listing in 2020. Briclinks Africa Plc, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GT HoldCo), Nigerian Exchange Group and Ronchess Global Resources Plc were […]