THE National Assembly has directed its clerk, Sani Tambuwal, to urgently transmit the 35 bills that have so far met the requirement of the provision of Section 9(2) of the…
Day: January 25, 2023
Osun gov poll: Tribunal fixes Jan 27 for judgment
THE Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osun State will, on Friday, deliver judgement on the petition filed before it by former governor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Oyetola and All Progressives Congress, APC,…
We won’t campaign for Atiku, Wike insists
Rivers State Governor clarified yesterday Nyesom Wike that ongoing campaigns in the state for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) precludes the presidential candidate of the opposition party, Alhaji…
Senators, Reps draw battle line with CBN over naira notes
Lawmakers seek six-month extension •Tuesday deadline sacrosanct, apex bank insists The controversy over the January 31 phaseout deadline for old naira notes has not abated. Senators and House of Representatives…
Africa Plus Partners Lists N20.5bn Carbon Mitigation Fund on NGX
Africa Infra Plus Fund (AIPF I), yesterday listed N20.5billion closed-end carbon mitigation infrastructure fund on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Co-managed by Africa Plus Partners Plc, and Capitaltrust Investments &…
Napoli to offer Osimhen €7m yearly contract
Napoli are prepared to break their wage structure to keep Victor Osimhen at the club and offer him a much bigger salary than he earns now, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…
Full list: Tems gets Oscars nomination
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, has again made the country proud with her historic nomination in the 2023 Oscars for her contribution as a songwriter on ‘Lift Me Up’, one of…
Skits not threatening stand-up comedy –Bovi
Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, Abovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has said skit-making is not a threat to stand-up comedy. In an exclusive chat with Midweek Entertainment, Bovi…
Newcastle edge Saints in EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Newcastle United hold a slender advantage from the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg as Joelinton’s goal gave them victory at Southampton. The Brazilian made amends for missing an earlier easy…
Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister. The 44-year-old was formally appointed to the role in Wellington, a week after Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. Ms…