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After an initial stand off and refusal to back off, the leader of the military junta in Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has finally accepted to meet and dialogue with leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tchiani’s new position came after a meeting with prominent Nigerian Islamic scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil …

Police operatives in Bauchi have arrested one Ibrahim Umar for alleged murder of two people in Taranka village, Gamawa local government area of the state. The spokesman for the state police command, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Bauchi. He said the matter was reported to the police by one Adamu Mohammed of Taranka village …

The Lagos State government has reopened the Ladipo Market in the Mushin area of the state. The state government ordered the closure of the popular spare parts market environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills on September 28. The government also closed the Oyingbo, Alamutu, Ile Epo, and Mile 12 Markets for similar reasons. …

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, nullified the appointment of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee in the state. Justice Olusegun Ogunyemi also reinstated the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party led by Alaba Agboola. Ripples Nigeria reports that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), in June, dissolved the party’s executives in the …

Tobi Amusan Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, has not been cleared to participate in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary next week, World Athletics declared on Sunday. Reports said that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had earlier removed Amusan’s name from the upcoming competition as she was still being investigated for alleged doping. AFN, however, later included her name …

Investors in Nigeria’s capital market raked in N185 billion profit on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group closed positively as the All-Share Index gained 0.43% and increased to 71,250.17 from 70,946.83 recorded at the close of the previous trading day. Market capitalization increased today by N165.99 billion to N38.99 trillion from …

Nigerian-born English boxer, Anthony Joshua says he does not feel pressure any more since he is no longer a heavyweight champion. Joshua said this after he defeated Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven of their midnight of Saturday at London’s O2 Arena. The win – Joshua’s first stoppage win in two and half years – sets up a …

Yemi Adeyemo To Host Live Recording & Concert “The River” We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy …

iPremier League strugglers Everton are close to being sold to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners. The financially-stricken Toffees resumed discussions with the American company after talks with MSP Sports Capital collapsed in August. The takeover will bring to an end the tumultuous tenure of owner Farhad Moshiri, who first invested in 2016. A source close to Moshiri said Everton have sought investment …

Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon were on target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they seal a 3-2 win over Mozambique in a friendly game on Monday. The Eagles trailed after six minutes following a shock goal conceded with Francis Uzoho in goal. Uzoho, who had made a howler in the team’s previous friendly game against Saudi …