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The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Umar Damagum, said on Tuesday the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, other rebels in the party would be sanctioned by the party’s leadership at the appropriate time. Damagum, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja, stressed that the former Rivers State governor and others in …

Chairman of brokerage firm, Parthian Partners Limited, owners of digital investment platform, i-invest, Dotun Sulaiman, has expressed optimism about the potential impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) proposed policy documentation on rules of the foreign exchange market operation in Nigeria. Sulaiman, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing National Economic Summit …

Manchester City made it two wins in two games this league season as they defeated Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. City sealed a 1-0 victory over the Magpies in a thrilling encounter to maintain a perfect start, having won their opening league game against Burnley. Julian Alvarez’s brilliant first-half strike proved enough for the Pep Guardiola …

The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu was ready to wield the big stick and take a tough action to resolve the political crisis that had rocked Rivers State in the past few weeks if the impasse had not been resolved and an agreement reached at a meeting held on Monday between the President, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the FCT, …

A former of Minister of Sports and Special Duties, Prof Taoheed Adedoja, has urged parents to invest more in the education of their children as schools are resuming nationwide for a new academic session. Adedoja who was also a former Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board ( SUBEB) and Commissioner for Education in Oyo State, noted that …

Manchester United recorded their first win in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League courtesy of a 1-0 victory against Danish club FC Copenhagen at the Old Trafford. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal from a header 18 minutes from time. Andre Onana saved a penalty deep into stoppage-time. Jordan Larsson, son of the former United player Henrik took …

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana intervened in the dispute between Ireti Kingibe, a senator who represents the Federal Capital Territory, and Nyesom Wike, the minister in charge of that territory. In a statement released on Monday, Falana underlined that the FCT minister’s performance of duties was not subject to Kingibe or the National Assembly’s oversight. The FCT legislator had …

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Tribunal affirms Lawal as Zamfara Gov, throws out Matawalle’s petition The Zamfara State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which was in session in Sokoto, on Monday, validated Dr. Dauda Lawal’s election as the legitimate governor of the state.Read more 2. Drama as Gov Obaseki locks out deputy, Shaibu, from …

Arsenal put up a fine performance away from home as they defeated Sevilla 2-1 in their matchday three encounter of the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Gunners bounced back from their 2-1 defeat to Lens in their previous game to win against the seven-time Europa League winners. Gabriel Jesus scored a goal and grabbed an assist as he helped …

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has reacted to the conviction of a medical doctor, Olufemi Olaleye, for sexual assault by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja. On Tuesday, Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced the medical doctor to life imprisonment for defiling his wife’s niece. Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, was convicted for …