U-20 World Cup: Nigeria defeat Argentina to qualify for quarter-final
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. Nigeria achieved the feat after defeating the hosts Argentina 2-0 in the second-round fixture on Wednesday at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan. The Nigerian team, who progressed out of their group as […]
Sevilla overcome Mourinho’s Roma to secure 7th Europa League title
Sevilla won their seventh UEFA Europa League trophy after beating AS Roma in a penalty shootout to win Wednesday’s final in Budapest. The Spanish club overcame Roma on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena. The Seville-based side won a record-extending seventh Europa League crown, maintaining a record of […]
Petrol sells for N540 per litre in Abuja, N488 in Lagos amid price hike
The retail price of petrol has continued to increase across the country, reaching a high of N540 per litre in some filling stations. TheCable observed that the price of the product rose to high levels since the declaration by President Bola Tinubu that the petrol subsidy had stopped. Although the president’s media […]
FG’s meeting with NLC, TUC on petrol subsidy removal ends in deadlock
The meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the federal government has ended without an agreement. The meeting, at the instance of the federal government, was intended to reach an agreement with organised labour after President Bola Tinubu’s announcement that petrol subsidy would cease to be in place […]
ASUU sues FG over ‘discriminatory’ payment of salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sued the federal government over “discriminatory, unfair and illegal treatment” of its members. The suit was filed at the national industrial court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja, by Femi Falana, counsel to ASUU. BACKGROUND On Tuesday, the national industrial court upheld the “no work, […]
‘Nigeria is important to the world’ — China pledges increased economic cooperation
Xi Jinping, Chinese president, has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying Nigeria is important to Africa and the world. The Chinese president spoke through Peng Qinghua, his special envoy and vice chairperson, standing committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), People’s Republic of China, who met with President Bola Tinubu at the […]
Senate presidency: Talks of Tinubu, APC ‘revoking support’ for Akpabio upset ex-minister’s allies
Talks of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly revoking their support for Godswill Akpabio as senate president are causing upset among the allies of the former governor of Akwa Ibom. Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, had been anointed by the ruling party for the position of […]
PDP has right to suspend, expel Wike if party’s constitution is followed, court rules
A federal high court sitting in Abuja says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the right to suspend or expel Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers state. James Omotosho, the presiding judge, on Wednesday, delivered judgment in the suit filed by Wike against the PDP. BACKGROUND In the build-up to the […]
NAPTIP sacks deputy director, four officers over ‘serious misconduct’
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says a deputy director and four officers have been dismissed over alleged involvement in serious misconduct. Vincent Adekoye, the NAPTIP spokesperson, announced the dismissal of the officers in a statement on Wednesday. Adekoye said the officers were dismissed for indulging in […]
Ghana’s famous author Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81
Ama Ata Aidoo, the renowned Ghanaian author and African literary legend, has passed away at the age of 81. Source: Top Stories