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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine football history, with landmark achievements that highlight his enduring excellence on the global stage. In a significant development in November 2024, the Portuguese forward became the first player ever to score against 200 different teams—comprising 152 clubs and 48 national teams—after netting a goal in a […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Ram sellers across major Nigerian cities have lamented poor patronage as prices of rams surge ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, attributing the spike to insecurity, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. In Abuja, livestock traders at the Dei-Dei market blamed the drastic price increase on reduced supply from the Northwest and neighboring countries, […]

Asaba, Nigeria — The absence of the prosecution team has once again disrupted proceedings in the high-profile terrorism and attempted murder case involving the Iyase of Ogwashi-Uku, Chief Michael Nwaukoni, and four others. The case, marked FHC/Asb/18C/24, was scheduled for hearing at the Federal High Court in Asaba but was adjourned by Justice Olufumilola Agbaje […]

LAGOS STATE – Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, has explained the reason behind his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The preacher paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu 45 days after he criticised his administration. While speaking at his church in April, Pastor Bakare warned the President […]

Washington, D.C. — The United States has officially raised tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to 50%, following a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump, in a move aimed at tightening protectionist trade policies. However, the United Kingdom has been granted temporary exemption from the hike, as its tariff rate remains at 25%, […]

Saudi Arabia, Nigeria:      Nigerian pilgrims have joined hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, marking the official commencement of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The movement to Mina signals the start of the five-day religious journey, one of the central pillars of Islam. This year, over 1.47 million international pilgrims are participating […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Embattled Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday, amid ongoing political tension surrounding his administration. The meeting comes on the heels of Fubara’s suspension by the President, alongside that of his deputy and several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Wema Bank PLC has been awarded the prestigious title of Commercial Bank of the Year at the 2025 edition of the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) Awards. The announcement was made during a gala ceremony held in Lagos to honor top performers in Nigeria’s capital markets. Organised by Nairametrics, the NCMC Awards […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The ongoing industrial action by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has stalled legal proceedings involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The senator was expected to appear before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday, but the strike action, which began on Monday, prevented the scheduled arraignment from taking […]

ABUJA – THE Federal Government disclosed yesterday it has commenced the validation of a National Consumer Trust Framework to deepen financial inclusion and restore credibility in the banking sector. The initiative, expected to tackle cyber fraud and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s financial system, is led by the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, […]