Rashidi Yekini@60: 12 Things To Know About The Late ‘Goalsfather’
Nicknamed the ‘Goalsfather,’ the late Rashidi Yekini’s impact on soccer globally remains one etched in the hearts of millions. His exceptional soccer skills have remained a point of reference for many soccer stars across the globe. As the world celebrates…
Israel launches over 300 strikes on Gaza as US pledges aid
Israel on Monday said it has launched over 300 strikes on the Gaza Strip within 24 hours. The Hamas rulers of the besieged Palestinian territory state that the attack has left dozens killed. More than two weeks into the war…
Court hears suits challenging EFCC chair’s eligibility
The Federal High Court has okayed two separate suits seeking the removal of the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede. Both suits were brought before the court by legal practitioners, Mr Stanley Okawara and…
15 die, over 100 injured in Bangladesh train crash
No fewer than 15 people have lost their lives while 100 others sustained injuries in Bangladesh after two trains collided on Monday. The officials said they fear the death toll will rise. The crash occurred in the eastern city of…
Two Arrested As Lagos Restaurant Breaks Govt Seal, Resumes Operation
Two managers at Kingfisher, a restaurant in the Lekki area of Lagos State, have been arrested after they broke the government seal used to shut the facility and resume full operations. This was disclosed in a post on the official…
NLC gives Gov Otti a 14-day ultimatum to restore elected Abia NULGE officials Otti
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has handed a 14-day ultimatum to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to restore elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in the state. The Union also tasked Otti to direct…
Tension as Tinubu, Atiku, Obi resume battle at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will today (Monday) commence hearing on appeals filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu of…
Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Leader, Mwadkwon, orders fresh election
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the victory of the Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, in the February 25 Plateau North senatorial election. This was as the Appeal Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
CDA News Major Updates you need to know this Monday morning
Good morning dear readers Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Kogi State Government, on Sunday, said that there was an assassination attempt on the state governor, Yahaya Bello, a few kilometers away from Abuja. According to a…