April 2, 2025
EPL Introduces Semi-Automated Offside Technology from April 12
The Premier League has announced that semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be introduced for the first time from April 12, following successful testing in the FA Cup. The technology aims to provide more efficient and accurate offside decision-making, enhancing the fan experience in stadiums and broadcasts. “Semi-automated offside technology automates key elements of the offside […]
Nwabali Focused on Chippa United’s Season Amid Transfer Rumors
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reiterated his commitment to Chippa United, dismissing rumors of a potential departure from the South African Premier Soccer League club. Recent media reports suggested that Chippa United was prepared to sell Nwabali to a European club, but the goalkeeper’s agency, David Moss Group, has denied these claims. “These rumors […]
Boxing Official Faults Short Notice Fights After ‘Success’ Death
Following the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusegun ‘Segun Success’ Olanrewaju, international ring official and boxing matchmaker Olusegun Ayodele Adesanya has emphasized the need to stop boxers from fighting at short notice. Adesanya stressed that boxers should undergo routine medical check-ups, including life insurance and crucial medical testing such as MRIs, ECGs, CT scans, […]
Tinubu off to Paris for Working Visit
PRESIDENT TINUBU TO EMBARK ON WORKING VISIT TO PARIS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit, according to the statement released on April 2, by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess […]
Wike is a Careless Speaker, Can Say Anything While Drunk - Okaba
Wike could say anything under the influence of alcohol and later debunk it, he is a very careless speaker. Professor Benjamin Okaba, the President of the Ijaw Nation Congress, has referred to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as a careless speaker who is capable of saying anything without hesitation while under […]
FG Cracks Down on Dormant Oil Blocks
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to operators. It threatens to revoke their licences if they fail to meet the required production targets. This move is part of the government’s efforts to boost oil production, increase revenue, and stimulate economic growth. Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has faced the issue of […]
Police Capture Human Traffickers, Cult Suspects
They recruited young girls below 22 years to be used as sex workers Chief Superintendent of Police Ayuba Umma, who is the zonal spokesperson, stated in a statement released yesterday that agents working at the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Zone 2 in Onikan, Lagos, had detained suspected cultists and human traffickers A number of criminals were […]
Police Arrest Woman For Trafficking Daughter in Exchange for N50,000
A shocking case of human trafficking has come to light in Nigeria, where a woman was arrested for trafficking her 19-year-old daughter and other young girls to Mauritania for commercial sex work. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested alongside an accomplice by operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria […]
Council Hails Jonathan’s Selfless Example in Political Maturity
Ten years ago, on March 31, 2015, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan made history. He conceded defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in a fiercely contested presidential election. This unprecedented act stunned Nigerians and captured the attention of the world. The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the […]
INEC Struggles to Fund By-Election , Delays Loom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing a major hurdle in its plans to conduct by-elections to fill 16 vacant seats in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. INEC Funding constraints have stalled the process, leaving millions of Nigerians without representation in the legislative arm of government. The 16 vacant seats include […]