Manchester United is set to announce Ruben Amorim as its new manager on Thursday after reaching an agreement with Sporting Lisbon, multiple reports indicate. According to The Athletic, the 39-year-old Amorim will remain with Sporting for their next three games, including a Champions League clash against Manchester City next week, before assuming his role at…
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Hamma Barka, has reserved judgment in a case brought by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) challenging its proscription by the Nigerian government. The decision was deferred after lawyers from both sides presented their final arguments. The Federal Government, represented by Oyilade Koleosho from…
Renowned Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely known by his stage name Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at the age of 101. The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, confirmed the news via an Instagram post on Tuesday. “TAMPAN announces…
By Ayomide otitoju Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, outlined a series of strategic policy initiatives on October 30 at the AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting in Algiers. In his presentation, Egbetokun focused on enhancing effective policing across Nigeria and the wider West African region, proposing action plans for coordinated crime-fighting and officer…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced an impressive 90.5% increase in profit over the past year, hitting N827.2 billion in the 12 months leading up to September 2024, as per its financial report submitted to the Nigerian Exchange. According to Zenith Bank’s unaudited financial statement for the first nine months of 2024 (9M-2024),…
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has nominated the Hausa epic film Mai Martaba as Nigeria’s contender for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Academy Awards. Produced and directed by Prince Daniel, Mai Martaba is a visually captivating exploration of power, love, greed, and betrayal set within an ancient African kingdom. The…
In continued proceedings before a Lagos High Court on Wednesday, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Secretary, Mr. John Ogah, testified against ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, alleging that Emefiele had directed funds to his niece from an account reportedly under his control. Ogah, serving as the sixth prosecution witness, disclosed this information in response to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Britain’s new Labour government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced significant tax increases and expanded borrowing in a push to fund long-term economic growth, marking a sharp pivot after 14 years of Conservative rule. In her first budget update, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves confirmed the measures, which are expected to raise…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving young people within the church. The decision, outlined in an internal memo dated October 28, 2024, was announced as the church called for a detailed investigation within two weeks. The…
