The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir, on Thursday blasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent conduct in the country’s political space. He declared that Wike’s legacy would be that of a political mercenary who squandered opportunities and betrayed his allies. The governor was reacting to a recent media…
South Sudan has ordered internet providers to block social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests sparked by the deaths of its citizens in neighboring Sudan. The directive, issued by the National Communication Authority (NCA), came into effect at midnight on January 22, 2025, and is set to last up to 90 days….
Francisca Ordega, the 31-year-old forward for Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has signed a two-year contract with Al Ittihad Ladies FC in the Saudi Arabian Women’s League, following her departure from CSKA Moscow. Ordega officially ended her tenure with the Russian club on January 10, after her contract expired, closing a successful chapter in her career. During…
A new lawsuit has surfaced accusing Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, of covering up alleged child s3xual abuse at their home and at one of their church’s summer camps. The lawsuit, filed in New York this month, does not list the Riveras as defendants but mentions them repeatedly. Â The lawsuit details an incident…
Nigeria international, Cyriel Dessers scored a late equaliser for Rangers against Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night, but still lost. Dessers had brilliantly levelled with an 88th-minute drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, after United had led from the 52nd minute through Jack Butland. The Red Devils…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a Knowledge Series webinar specifically dedicated towards informing and educating Small and Medium business owners on the 2024 withholding Tax Regulations recently implemented by the federal government.  This special webinar has the theme ‘2024 Withholding Tax Regulations, Specific Emphasis on How…
