Author: Akintayo Adams

Joao Pedro stunned Manchester United with a stoppage-time winner for Brighton in a dramatic Premier League clash. Former United forward Danny Welbeck had earlier given the Seagulls the lead at the Amex Stadium, finishing off a well-worked move with Kaoru Mitoma, slipping away from Harry Maguire to score from close range. Manchester United fought back, with Amad Diallo scoring a deflected equalizer. United thought they had taken the lead when Alejandro Garnacho found the back of the net, but VAR ruled the goal out as Joshua Zirkzee, who was offside, had touched the ball near the goal line. In the…

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has made history by surpassing fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy for the most songs on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Asake achieved this milestone after debuting nine tracks from his latest album, Lungu Boy, on this week’s chart, bringing his total number of entries to 50. Notably, Asake’s collaboration with American rapper Travis Scott, titled Active, currently holds the top spot on the chart. The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, which debuted in April 2022, has been largely dominated by Nigerian musicians since its inception, reflecting the global influence of Afrobeats…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has confirmed its provision of $650 million in funding to support Oando Plc’s acquisition of a 100% stake in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC). In a statement released on Friday, Afreximbank disclosed that it facilitated a senior reserve-based lending facility of $500 million and a junior facility of $150 million for Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited, which enabled the transaction. The funds were directed towards Oando’s purchase of the 20% stake held by NAOC in the NEPL/NAOC/Oando Joint Venture in Nigeria. Oando had announced the completion of the acquisition, describing it as…

Officials from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have apprehended Bristol Tamunobiefiri, popularly known as PIDOM, on August 5, 2024, in his hotel room in Rivers State. This arrest follows accusations of his involvement in several criminal activities, including the unlawful possession and leakage of classified documents, as well as cyber-related offences. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, PIDOM’s actions are considered serious offences that compromise the integrity of government operations. Adejobi emphasized that the police would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, ensuring that no aspect of the law is neglected. This…

Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed deep concern over the ongoing persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria, lamenting that those responsible for such acts are rarely held accountable. He highlighted that, despite numerous attacks on Christians and church properties in recent years, no individual has been prosecuted for these crimes. Speaking virtually during the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba Nigeria, Eko Subordinate Council, in Lagos, Bishop Kukah addressed the theme: ‘Christian Martyrdom in Nigeria…a Building Block or Stumbling Block to Salvation or Patriotism.’ He criticized the ethnic…

The 20 abducted medical students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were freed on Friday, after spending nine days in captivity. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the release and noted that seven other kidnap victims were also rescued during the operation, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to 27. Adejobi stated that the rescued victims were currently with the police, and further updates on the situation would be provided soon. He said, “We have rescued them (medical students) and some others in captivity; we rescued about 27. They are with the police,…

William Troost-Ekong has completed his move to Saudi Arabia Professional Football League outfit, Al Khalood. He signed a two-year contract with the option of an additional year. The Super Eagles captain joined Paulo Duarte’s side from Greek Super League champions, PAOK Thessaloniki. The 30-year-old spent one season at PAOK, winning the league title with the club. The centre-back is Al Khalood’s sixth summer signing. Al Khalood gained promotion to the Saudi top-flight last season. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has withheld $262.6 million in taxes owed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), according to a report from the Federation Allocation Account Committee Post-Mortem Sub-Committee (PMSC) meeting held in August 2024. The withheld amount is tied to the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS), a government initiative that allows private companies to invest in critical road infrastructure projects in exchange for tax reliefs. The report revealed that NNPCL made monthly deductions of $52.51 million between February and June 2024 from payments due for Joint Venture (JV) Gas and Company Income Tax (CIT). These…

Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president during a speech in Chicago on Thursday. In her address, she promised to be a president for all Americans if given the mandate, emphasizing her commitment to unity and addressing key national issues. Harris reflected on her personal background and experiences, while also tackling significant topics such as the conflict in Gaza, immigration, and reproductive rights. She made a point of pledging to uphold the rule of law, free elections, and the peaceful transfer of power, stating, “You can always trust me to put country above party and…

Eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted while traveling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State have been safely released. The NYSC Director-General, YD Ahmed, confirmed the news during a press briefing on Friday, emphasizing the scheme’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of its members. Ahmed recounted that the Corps members were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 along the Funtua-Bisau Road in Zamfara State. He praised the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS, and traditional rulers, which played a key role in the eventual release of the kidnapped members. The NYSC DG…