The Interim Management Committee (IMC) has adopted a new name for the Nigerian League. The top flight will now be known as the Nigeria Premier Football League, a departure from the old Nigeria Professional Football League. The old name was…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, on Saturday confessed that Jesus Christ is the Lord of lords and most wonderful God that turned his shame into celebrations. The traditional ruler made the remark during the Grand-finale of…
Christy Ubah, the Acting Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has said Corps members who will serve as ad hoc staff for INEC in this year’s elections should have improved allowances in view of the economic hardship in the country.…
The Kogi State Government has issued a query to the paramount traditional ruler and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim, for refusing to welcome the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to the state. Buhari, who was in the state on…
Impressed with the success of the Burna Boy ‘Lagos Loves Damini’ January 1 show, the UK government has begun talks with its organisers toward exploring a partnership that would shore up the entertainment sector in Nigeria. Steps toward the partnership…
Everton boss, Frank Lampard, has identified striker Marcus Rashford as the player who helped Manchester United to beat his team 3-1 in Friday’s FA Cup third-round tie. Lampard believes Rashford’s quality was key in helping Man United to beat Everton…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has received a security sector grant of N500 million. This was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Superintendent of Corrections, Franca Awa, on Friday. The grant was presented by the Abdulsamad Rabiu initiative for…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun said no fewer than 20 passengers escaped death in a lone accident that occurred on Iwo-Ibadan expressway on Friday. The Sector Commander, Mr. Paul Okpe, disclosed this in a statement issued by…
The Police Command in Adamawa has deployed additional assets to ensure a hitch-free visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The command also ordered officers to display high level of professionalism and respect for human rights. SP Suleiman Nguroje,…
The Police in Ondo State have arrested a suspect over his alleged kidnap of a six year-old girl in her mother’s car at a groceries shop in Akure. SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo State Command,…
