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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark ruling, has ordered Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture and the ministry of information to disclose details of the agreement between the Federal Government and X, formerly Twitter. The court said this was done to assess whether the agreement was compatible with the exercise of Nigerian citizens’ …

●While Abu Inu-Umoru, Urhoghide, Rasaki Bello-Osagie attend the Thanksgiving religious service in Benin Former Governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday electrified Ikoro community in Ovia Northeast Local Government Area with his presence. Oshiomhole led the All Progressives Congress [APC] The gubernatorial candidate and his running mate, Senator Monday …

A Nigerian-born chief executive of a British council, Bayo Dosunmu, was forced to resign after he was arrested and charged with drink driving and drug possession offences. Dosunmu, who is chief executive of Lambeth Council, was accused on Friday of fleeing the scene of a car crash in Westminster in late June. A council spokesman said the 46-year-old from Hammersmith …

  Uruguay needed a late equaliser and penalties to beat Canada in the Copa America third-place play-off on Saturday, with coach Marcelo Bielsa saying the South American team played well below their level. Jul 13, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa during the first half against Canada at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY …

Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has condemned the federal government’s decision to import food, describing it as pathetic. Adesina’s criticism came while speaking on the topic “Food Security and Financial Sustainability in Africa,” on Saturday at the Anglican Provincial Council of Africa retreat in Abuja. He argued that Nigeria could not continue to rely on food …

  Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored four minutes from time to give Spain a deserved 2-1 victory over England in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final and a record fourth European title, as Gareth Southgate’s side lost their second successive final. Soccer Football – Euro 2024 – Final – Spain v England – Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin, Germany – July 14, 2024 Spain’s Lamine …

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has rallied support for the Bola Tinubu-led administration, calling on the Southeast to align itself with efforts aimed at bringing development across Nigeria. Speaking at the APC South East Stakeholders meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on Sunday, Kalu stressed the need for collective action to ensure the achievement of national goals. …

Spain emerged as Euro 2024 champions after beating England 2-1 in the final on Sunday. It was another heartbreak for England who have lost back-to-back finals and extended their drought of a major trophy to 58 years. After a goalless first half, Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute before substitute Cole Palmer gave England hope in the …

  Carlos Alcaraz soundly defeated a less than stellar Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon men’s singles title. Although the players on court ensured this final was a repeat of last year’s, it failed to match the thrill of the five-set final of 12 months ago, with Djokovic appearing virtually helpless in the face of the dominant Spaniard. Despite wasting …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has delivered a stern message against those advocating Nigeria’s secession, labeling them “dreamers” and insisting on the enduring unity of Nigeria. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, in Kuta, Osun State on Sunday, Buratai stressed the need for national cohesion and development. In …