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The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. The match, which was scheduled for Saturday at Goodison Park, was called off for safety reasons as the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Total capital importation into Nigeria surged by 91.35%, reaching $1,252.66 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $654.65 million in the same quarter last year. This data comes from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on capital importation for Q3, released on Friday. Related || Nigeria records N5.81trn Q3 Trade surplus The report indicates a year-on-year increase in foreign investments into Nigeria. However, when compared to the second quarter of 2024, capital importation declined by 51.90%, from $2,604.50 million in Q2 2024. A detailed analysis of Q3 capital importation revealed that portfolio investment topped the list with…

The Naira experienced a significant appreciation in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Friday, ending the week on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,535 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,567 per dollar on Thursday. This represents a gain of N32 against the dollar. FMDQ data revealed that the Naira’s exchange rate fluctuated between N1,480 and N1,700.76 per dollar at the close of business on Friday. In the black market, the Naira appreciated to N1600 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1715 per dollar on…

Lagos State Governor, Babájídé Sanwó-Olú, is set to commission 36 newly completed roads and other infrastructure projects across the state. This significant development is part of the governor’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for Lagos residents. The projects include the construction of five bridges and a pedestrian bridge, spanning multiple local government areas such as Agege, Alimosho, Badagry, Eti-Osa, Ikeja, and Kosofe. Some key highlights include the rehabilitation of Dopemu Road in Agege, the construction of Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with a bridge in Ifako-Ijaiye, the reconstruction of Irede Road in Amuwo Odofin, and the rehabilitation…

Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N5.81tn in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a significant increase in export earnings, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). However, this surplus is lower than the N6.95tn surplus recorded in the previous quarter. The NBS reported that Nigeria’s merchandise trade for Q3 2024 amounted to a total value of N35.16tn, marking an 81.35% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a 13.26% rise from the previous quarter. Total exports for the quarter surged by 98.00% to N20.49tn, compared to N10.35tn in Q3 2023. This represents…

The legal team of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola, has set conditions for the release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. According to Babalola’s lawyers, Farotimi will be released if he can prove the defamatory allegations he made against Babalola in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’. During a press briefing in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Friday, lawyers Owoseni Ajayi, Olakanmi Falade, and Lawrence Fasanmi explained that Babalola had petitioned the police to investigate the defamatory claims. They stated that the charges brought against Farotimi by law enforcement were to allow the legal process…

Jose Mourinho has responded to comments made by Pep Guardiola regarding their respective Premier League titles. Guardiola had mentioned that he had won twice as many Premier League titles as Mourinho, holding up six fingers to signify his six titles during a press conference. Mourinho, who won three Premier League titles at Chelsea, retorted by saying, “I won my titles fairly and cleanly. If I lost, I want to congratulate my opponent because he was better than me. I don’t want to win by dealing with 150 lawsuits.” Mourinho’s comments were in reference to the ongoing legal dispute involving Manchester…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, announced that Phil Foden, John Stones, Nathan Aké, and Mateo Kovacić will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Crystal Palace on Saturday. This comes after Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their last Premier League game. Guardiola stated, “Phil Foden, John Stones, Nathan Aké and Mateo Kovacić are not available for Man City against Palace this weekend. They are ruled out,” during his pre-match press conference on Friday. Currently, Manchester City sits in the fourth position on the Premier League table, behind Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Get instant and latest…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, provided injury updates ahead of the team’s match against Nottingham Forest this weekend. He confirmed that Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are ruled out as they are not training with the squad. However, Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo will be available again after serving their one-match suspensions. Amorim stated, “Jonny [Evans] is still not training. Victor [Lindelof] returned to training but is not yet available. Maybe for the next game. Licha and Kobbie are back. We are prepared for the game.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The FA Cup third-round clash between Arsenal and Manchester United has been scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2025, with the match set to kick off at 3:00 pm. In their recent Premier League encounter, Arsenal triumphed 2-0 over Manchester United, courtesy of goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. Liverpool will host Accrington Stanley on January 11 at lunchtime, while the evening fixture on the same day will see Manchester City take on Salford City. On Friday, Aston Villa will face West Ham in an all-Premier League clash. Meanwhile, on Monday night, non-league side Dagenham & Redbridge will travel to…