Late Silva goal sends Man City into FA Cup final
Manchester City bounced back from the disappointment of the Champions League quarter-final exit to Real Madrid as Bernardo Silva’s late goal sunk Chelsea at Wembley to seal a place in the FA Cup final. It was redemption for Silva after
Read MoreSanwo-Olu congratulates Tunde Onakoya on new world chess record
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated renowned chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new 60-hour chess marathon record. In a statement on his X account on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu hailed Onakoya for breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New
Read MoreYahaya Bello: AGF Fagbemi warns against further obstruction of EFCC
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned against further obstruction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its operations. Fagbemi, who described as a “bizarre drama” the confrontation that
Read MoreArsenal exit Champions League after Bayern Munich defeat
Arsenal made a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a euphoric atmosphere at Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich’s powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro’s cross was enough to send the Germans through
Read MoreChampions League: Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties
Manchester City’s hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. The holders recovered from going behind to Rodrygo’s early strike to lay siege to
Read MoreOdodo visits Yahaya Bello over EFCC siege on ex-governor’s house
Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo on Wednesday, April 17, visited his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, following a heavy security crackdown on his Abuja residence by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Ododo and some security personnel as well
Read MoreBobrisky: Portable seeks EFCC’s forgiveness for spraying money on fans
Controversial artist, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forgive him for spraying money on his fans. Portable’s plea is coming after the six-month jail sentence handed down to crossdresser
Read MoreNaira abuse: EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest Wednesday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraign a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos, over allegations of abusing the naira. Cubana Chief
Read MoreDangote crashes diesel to N1,000 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from 1200 to 1,000 naira per litre. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago,
Read MoreMbappe helps PSG to Champions League semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris St-Germain thrashed Barcelona to turn around a first-leg deficit and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. PSG had trailed 3-2 after the first leg in France but reached the last four for the first
Read MoreSuperb Palmer scores four as Chelsea thrash Everton
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, which included a hat-trick inside the first 29 minutes, as his side thrashed sorry Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Palmer opened the scoring in the 13th minute by curling a
Read MoreZENITH BANK ACHIEVES IMPRESSIVE TRIPLE-DIGIT TOPLINE AND BOTTOMLINE GROWTH IN 2023
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2023, achieving a remarkable triple-digit growth of 125% in gross earnings from NGN945.6 billion reported in 2022 to NGN2.132 trillion in 2023. According to the audited
Read MoreBobrisky sentenced to six months in prison
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, Aka Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed down on Friday April 12. It was reported that the
Read MoreLagos monarch passes away after Eid prayers
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead. Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo confirmed this in a statement. He said that the King will be buried by 4 pm in accordance with
Read MoreTwo passengers fall into Lagoon in Lagos accident
An accident occurred in Lagos on Wednesday, resulting in two adults being thrown from an 18-seater bus into the Lagos lagoon, causing significant impact. The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said in a statement in
Read MoreEid-el-Fitr: Speaker Obasa Congratulates Muslims
– urges patriotism for national prosperity As Nigerian Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with their counterparts across the world, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, says he joins other faithful in their steadfast belief that
Read MoreNollywood Star, Anita Joseph Lands Multimillion Naira Endorsement Deal with Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Ltd
Anita Joseph Olagunju, a renowned figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry, has struck gold with a multimillion naira endorsement deal, landing her in the lap of luxury with a leading real estate firm in Lagos, Harmony Gardens and Estate Development LTD.
Read MoreOmobayo replaces Shaibu as Edo deputy governor
Thirty-seven-year-old Godwins Omobayo was yesterday sworn in as Edo State deputy governor by the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa. He replaced Philip Shaibu, who was earlier in the day removed from office by the House of Assembly. Shaibu was recommended
Read MoreChelsea beat Man Utd 4-3 in remarkable finish
Cole Palmer scored twice after the 100-minute mark to complete his hat-trick and earn Chelsea a remarkable win against Manchester United despite having previously given up a two-goal lead. It was a breathless start at Stamford Bridge, with Blues captain
Read MoreZENITH BANK EMERGES NIGERIA’S BEST BANK FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN THE LAST FIVE AT GLOBAL FINANCE AWARDS 2024
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024, winning the award for the fourth time since 2019. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised
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