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The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarter-final, and semi-final draws took place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Here are the key matchups: Round of 16: The UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw also took place on Friday, February 21, 2025. Here are the matchups: Round of 16: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, and unruly conduct. Portable was arraigned by the Ogun State police for allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Following his release, the singer took to social media to assure fans that he was leaving trouble behind and focusing…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has failed to remit N13.763 trillion in revenue to the Federation account. This is according to a document obtained from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee after its January 2025 meeting on Wednesday. The unremitted revenue covers a period between 2012 and 2024, indicating concerns between NNPCL’s revenue from crude sales and what is remitted to the Federation account. Accordingly, the document showed that out of N27.28 trillion payable from sales of domestic crude within the period, only N13.524 trillion was deposited into the Federation account, leaving N13.763 trillion unremitted. The development follows a recent…

Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has stated that he does not know who killed Dele Giwa, the late editor of Newswatch. Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the truth behind the assassination would one day be uncovered. He said, “The hysteria of the media did not help the investigation of the Giwa murder. As is typical of the Nigerian media, the direction was marked by an adversarial attitude towards the government, which had remained the hallmark of the Nigerian media from its…

Omowunmi Aloba, widow of late Nigerian music star Mohbad, has said she found out about her late husband’s burial on the Internet. Mohbad died on 12 September 2023, and less than 24 hours after his tragic passing, his father, Joseph Aloba, buried him in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Omowunmi said she wasn’t informed that her husband was going to be buried barely 24 hours after his demise. She said it took the intervention of family and friends to prevent her father-in-law from burying the singer the night he died. She said, “There’s a nurse involved in this case. He [Mohbad] reacted…

The Federal Government has terminated the contract for the 98 km Oyo-Ogbomoso road awarded to RCC Construction Company. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, announced this decision on Thursday, February 20, 2025, during the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement in Ibadan. The event focused on the challenges and sustainable solutions for federal roads in Oyo State. Umahi explained that the project had been delayed for too long and assured the public that it would soon be re-awarded to another contractor. Stakeholders at the meeting expressed their displeasure over the state of the road, noting that its incomplete state has…

The Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent in January, the same rate as in November last year amid inflation drops. It also retained the Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR at 50 basis points and the liquidity ratio, LR, at 30 percent and the asymmetric corridor at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR; other monetary policy decisions were retained. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this in a press briefing on Thursday after 299th MPC in Abuja. The apex bank boss explained that the rate pause was necessary following the recent inflation decline,…

Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Babangida admitted that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the election. Babangida described the annulment as the most challenging aspect of his life and took full responsibility for the decision. “I regret June 12. I accept full responsibility for the decisions taken and June 12 happened under my watch. Mistakes, missteps happened in quick successions,” he said. “There was no…

Two Nigerians, Reverend Dr. James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, have been named winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre were recognized for their exceptional contributions to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Nigeria. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, announced their win in a congratulatory letter addressed to the Deputy High Commissioner of Nigeria, Sani Suleiman. Scotland praised their dedication to bridging religious divides, fostering mutual understanding, and preventing violent conflict, noting that their efforts have set a global benchmark for peacebuilding. The award ceremony will take place on March 10, 2025,…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for allegedly assaulting government officials. Portable turned himself in to the police in Lagos after being declared wanted. He was arraigned on five charges, including conspiracy, assault, and possession of dangerous weapons. After pleading not guilty to the charges, his counsel requested bail, which was granted at N2 million with one surety in the like sum. The case has been adjourned to March 5, 2025, for trial. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.