The Premier League continues this weekend as the fight for a top-five finish reaches a critical point. With only a handful of games remaining, just two points separate third from sixth. Saturday’s action begins with Aston Villa hosting Fulham at 12:30 PM. Villa will aim to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City …
Reforms: CBN’s External Reserves Rise To $38.8bn
Following strategic reforms, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday announced a significant improvement in its financial and operational performance for the year 2024, with its external reserves rising to $38.8 billion, up from $36.6 billion in 2023. The CBN 2024 Financial Performance, released on Friday, indicates a return to profitability and strengthened monetary …
2027:It’s Our Turn, Akinola Kazeem Declares Interest In Representing Egbeda Ona-Ara Federal Constituency
In preparation for his ambition to run as lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency at the 2027 general elections under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Akinola Kazeem has urged the party members in Oyo state, particularly the people of Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency to remain steadfast, embrace peace and unity in order to defeat …
Wike Slams Walkout On First Lady As “Show Of Shame,” Apologizes To Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned the walkout staged by a group of women during an empowerment event organized by the office of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing it as “disturbing, embarrassing, and a disgrace to the people of Rivers State.” The incident occurred on Friday at …
FCCPC Warns Meta: Quitting Nigeria Won’t Free It From Legal Liabilities
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded firmly to Meta Platforms Inc.’s threat to leave Nigeria, emphasizing that such a move would not absolve the company of its legal responsibilities or liabilities under Nigerian law. Meta’s warning, issued on May 3, stated that it might be …
Barça Beat Valladolid 2-1 To Keep Title Hopes Alive
Barcelona overcame an early scare to secure a 2-1 comeback win over already-relegated Real Valladolid on Saturday, taking a crucial step toward clinching the La Liga title. With one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, coach Hansi Flick made several changes to his …
CAN Backs Peace Efforts To End Violence In Nigeria’s Middle Belt
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared firm support for renewed peace efforts to end the ongoing violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, particularly in Plateau, Benue, and Gombe states. In a statement released Saturday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the continuous attacks on communities …
Al Ahli Clinch First Asian Champions League Title With 2-0 Victory Over Kawasaki Frontale
Al Ahli claimed their first-ever AFC Champions League title on Saturday, defeating Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Having finished as runners-up in 1986 and 2012, the Saudi side sealed victory with two quickfire goals before halftime — a stunning 25-yard strike from Brazilian …