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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has signed a contract extension with Udinese, the Serie A club announced on Okoye has been linked with moves to Inter Milan and Torino this summer, but a new contract would end speculation surrounding his future. “Still together, more than ever. “Udinese Calcio and Maduka Okoye have renewed the contract that will keep the Nigerian …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The President described David as “an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership.” READ ALSO: …

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to call a nationwide strike if the police proceed with the arrest of its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. The threat was made on Tuesday morning, August 20, at the NLC headquarters following an urgent meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The meeting was convened hours after the Nigerian police …

Two siblings were killed on Saturday in a mine collapse in Kakaki village, Paikoro local government area, Niger State. The victims – Zubairu Ibrahim (20) and Sadiq Ibrahim (25) – died when the mine where they were working suddenly collapsed. Ministry of Mines and Solid Mineral Resources spokesperson Maureen Dibie confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. READ ALSO: …

  Several tennis players have reacted angrily after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of charges after twice testing positive for the banned substance clostebol. Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned substance in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at the Indian Wells tournament, but will not be suspended after an independent tribunal …

Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, and four others over an alleged billion naira drug supply fraud. Also arrested by the commission were the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir, and the Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, …

England and Manchester City star Phil Foden has been named PFA Player of the Year after his outstanding performances in the 2023/24 season. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer won the PFA Young Player of the Year award. The 22-year-old scored 22 goals in 34 Premier League appearances in his first season with the Blues. The PFA revealed this on Tuesday in a …

Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), including the organisation’s President Joe Ajaero, will gather at the NLC headquarters in Abuja for an urgent meeting of the National Executive Council. The meeting follows a summons issued by the Nigerian police, which orders Ajaero to appear for questioning on serious charges, including terrorist financing, treason and cybercrime. The police summons, requiring …

At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli attack on a school building in Gaza City. The Israeli army said in a statement on Tuesday that the Palestinian militant organization Hamas had hidden a command center at the site. “Hamas terrorists use command and control centers to plan and carry out attacks,” he said. The …

The Federal Government has formed a 10-member committee to enforce the Supreme Court ruling on the autonomy of local councils. The Supreme Court on July 11 delivered a ruling granting full autonomy to the country’s 774 local government areas. Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Segun Imohiosen, …