December
Anthony Joshua afraid to lose again
Anthony Joshua says he will not be happy with his legacy in boxing if he fails to become a world champion again.
Lagos teachers urge governor to harmonise pay
Some primary schools teachers in Badagry, Lagos State, under the auspices of Concerned Assistant Executive Officers, on Thursday appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over harmonisation of their salaries.
Rivers ‘serial killer’ makes U-turn, pleads not guilty
Suspected serial killer Gracious David West has pleaded not guilty to all the 10-count charges read against him in court yesterday.
Minimum wage: NGF commits to December deadline
The Nigeria Governors Forum, (NGF) says state governors “have been engaging with the respective branches of the Nigerian Labour Congress” to meet up with the December 31 minimum wage implementation deadline.
Man jailed for punching his dog while walking in park
Robert Black was given the 23-week sentenced at Reading Magistrates’ Court for causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
Chelsea to expect transfer ban verdict in the next two-to-three weeks
Chelsea were also fined £467,000 for breaking rules regarding third-party influence on players, which FIFA said they were guilty “in connection with two agreements it concluded concerning minors and which allowed it to influence other clubs in transfer-related matters.”
Twitter accuses UK of misleading public in election row
Twitter accused Britain’s governing Conservatives on Wednesday of misleading the public by rebranding themselves as fact-checkers during a live TV election debate, fuelling concerns about trust in politics.
We’ve paid millions as ransom just to get medication across to Ibraheem El-Zakzaky –...
The family of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has alleged that a heavy ransom has been paid to get medication across to him.
Tottenham appoint José Mourinho to replace Mauricio Pochettino
If Tuesday’s sacking of Mauricio Pochettino came as a big surprise, the appointment of Mourinho as his successor has sent shockwaves through the football world.
Ekiti court stops suit challenging Supreme Court verdict on council headquarters
An Ado Ekiti High Court on Tuesday quashed a suit by Iye Ekiti challenging the Supreme Court’s judgment on the relocation of Ilejemeje Local Government headquarters for the lack of merit.
Tottenham appoint Jose Mourinho as new manager
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a contract that runs until 2023.
Jose Mourinho appointed Tottenham manager
Jose Mourinho is expected to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham’s new manager after talks between his representatives and Spurs went well on Tuesday.
Aruna Quadri out of ITTF World Tour grand finals
Despite competing in several competitions this year, Aruna Quadri as the best African performer has missed out from the end-of-the-year ITTF World Tour Grand Finals scheduled for December 12 to 15 in Zhengzhou, China.
OPay gets central bank’s approval for international money transfer services
OPay, a provider of payment, a ride-hailing company, food delivery and loan services firm, has been granted approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to commence international money transfer services in Nigeria.
Dane to revisit crime scene of wife’s, daughter’s murder
Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere on Monday, November 18, granted the application of a Dane, Peter Nielsen, accused of killing his wife and daughter, to revisit the scene of the crime which was sealed off after the incident last year.
Australia’s Israel Folau claims bushfires ‘God’s judgement’ for gay marriage
The devout Christian, who is pursuing legal action against Rugby Australia after being fired in May for posting on Instagram that “hell awaits” gay people and others he considers sinners, made his latest outburst in a Sydney church sermon on Sunday.
Ruiz vs AJ II in Saudi may be Anthony Joshua’s last fight
In what could prove to be Anthony Joshua’s final fight, the Briton’s team have been accused of cashing out following a loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
Ariana Grande hit by mystery illness, cancels concert
Pop superstar Ariana Grande was forced to cancel her concert in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday amid a “scary” battle with a mystery illness.
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Kogi elections: Coalition urges INEC to create more polling units
A Coalition of Accredited Domestic Election Observers for Kogi governorship election has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create more polling units across the country.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sweating on Mo Salah’s fitness ahead of Palace trip
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp faces an anxious wait over the fitness of forward Mohamed Salah as the Premier League leaders prepare for a trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
EFCC: How Kwara ex-commissioner, lawmakers ‘shared N5 billion’
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently drilling a former member of the Kwara state House of Assembly Hon Moshood Bakare and ex-chairman of the state Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) Prof Muritala Awodun, over the alleged missing KWIRS five billion Naira money.
President Buhari, APC governors to meet in Jos
President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive Jos, the Plateau State capital for a two-day meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Bayelsa guber: Reps member tells Governor Dickson to go to court
The House of Representatives member representing Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency, Hon Israel Sunny-Goli, has advised Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to be a good sportsman and accept the defeat suffered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
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Businessman remanded for allegedly sodomising 14-year old boy
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered that a 52-year-old businessman, Jude Duru, who allegedly sodomised a 14-year-old boy, be remanded in a Correctional Facility, pending legal advice.
Pharmacists urge Nigerians to handle antibiotics with care
Some pharmacists have advised Nigerians to handle antibiotics with care by completing their prescribed dosage and avoid ingesting antibiotics without appropriate testing and prescription.
INEC declares adhoc staff missing in Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared about 30 of its adhoc staff who took part in Saturday’s governorship election in Olamoboro local government area of Kogi state missing.
Bus purchase probe: Former Governor Ambode’s suit incompetent – Lagos assemblymen tell court
Lawmakers probing former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos over purchase of 820 buses as part of the Bus Reform Project of the state, on Wednesday said the suit he filed against them was incompetent.
Kogi guber: INEC assures of hitch-free poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured residents of Kogi state of conducting a hitch free governorship election across the state on Saturday despite palpable tension and apprehension.