Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

GoTV Working On Restoring Service After Technical Glitch, Reassures Subscribers. GoTV subscribers in Nigeria, particularly football enthusiasts, were briefly left without access to key channels on Tuesday night due to a sudden disruption in service. The outage, which affected multiple sports channels during the much-anticipated UEFA Champions League matches, sparked frustration among fans. However, GoTV has since reassured its customers that the issue is being resolved and services will return to normal shortly. The disruption, which affected sports stations like SS Blitz Africa, SS Football Africa, and ESPN, left football fans unable to follow their favourite teams during one…

Bayern Munich, Milan, And Atletico Madrid Face Champions League Elimination After Match Day 3 Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, and PSV Eindhoven are among the top European clubs in danger of being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League following poor performances on Match Day 3. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday night, marking their second loss in the group stage. This followed a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Match Day 2, leaving the Bavarian giants in a precarious position. Atletico Madrid also find themselves in trouble, sitting in 27th…

NDCMB Promotes Local Content In Oil And Gas Sector With $50 Million Research Fund. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NDCMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through its $50 million Research and Development Fund. The fund, established in 2020, is aimed at promoting research and innovation within the sector. Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the NDCMB, highlighted the board’s efforts during the opening session of the SciBiz 2024 annual conference, themed “Integrating Research, Innovation, and Policy: Triple Helix Pathway to Research Commercialisation.” Represented by the General Manager of Research…

Lookman And Osimhen Nominated For 2024 IFFHS Best Player Award. Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Men’s World Best Player Award. The Nigerian duo are among 30 nominees vying for the global accolade. Ademola Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph last season, delivering a stunning hat-trick in their final victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The 27-year-old winger also impressed on the international stage, scoring three goals in seven appearances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…

Federal Government Scraps Ministry Of Sports Development And Niger Delta Ministry. President Bola Tinubu, in conjunction with the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has abolished the Ministry of Sports Development and the Niger Delta Ministry. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The government has also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, a move aimed at streamlining administrative functions and fostering growth in related sectors. Onanuga revealed that…

Media Accreditation Opens For Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly Match. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that media accreditation is now open for the upcoming international friendly match between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Fennecs of Algeria. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, 26th October 2024, with kick-off at 4:00 pm. Editors and managers of sporting media outlets across the country are invited to submit their accreditation requests for this fixture. However, it is important to note that only one press…

Tinubu Swears In Abdullahi Bello As Chairman Of The Code Of Conduct Bureau. President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, just before the start of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The Code of Conduct Bureau plays a key role in promoting transparency within public service. Its primary mandate includes ensuring that public officials comply with the nation’s code of conduct and ethical standards, particularly through the…

Nigeria’s Flamingos Secure Quarterfinal Spot With A Late Victory Over Dominican Republic. Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over hosts Dominican Republic at the Estadio Felix Sanchez, Santo Domingo. A stunning long-range strike from Shakirat Moshood in the 89th minute sealed the victory, allowing Nigeria to finish the group stage with a perfect record. Moshood’s goal, her fourth of the tournament, came after an assist from Opeyemi Abdulwahab, who had also scored in Nigeria’s earlier 4-0 win over New Zealand. The Flamingos dominated the game, recording an…

Federal Government Bans LPG Exports As Prices Surge. The Federal Government has announced a ban on the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, due to the continuing rise in its price within Nigeria. The decision comes amid growing concern over the increasing cost of LPG, which has placed a significant strain on Nigerian households. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, conveyed the government’s concerns through a statement issued by his media aide. Despite previous efforts to stabilise prices, such as the establishment of a high-level committee in November 2023, led by…

Ex-Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Released After Serving Jail Term. Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja after completing a five-year prison sentence for demanding and accepting a $500,000 bribe. His release was confirmed by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Lawan expressed his gratitude in a statement shortly after his release, saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.” He…

Jack Wilshere Set to Join Norwich City as First-Team Coach. Jack Wilshere has confirmed he is leaving his position as Arsenal’s Under-18s head coach to join Norwich City as a first-team coach. The former Arsenal midfielder, who rejoined the club in July 2022, quickly made an impact by leading the Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup Final in his first full season in charge. Wilshere, who progressed through Arsenal’s academy before making 197 senior appearances for the club, has been praised for his influence on the development of young players. Per Mertesacker, Arsenal’s Academy Manager, expressed his admiration for…

Trump Campaign Accuses UK Labour Party Of Election Interference. Donald Trump’s campaign has accused the UK’s Labour Party of interfering in the US election, claiming that the party’s volunteers have been assisting Kamala Harris’s campaign. The Trump team has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), calling it “illegal foreign assistance” and describing the actions as part of a “feeble attempt” at election interference. The controversy erupted after a LinkedIn post from Labour’s head of operations, Sofia Patel, revealed that nearly 100 Labour members had travelled to the US to volunteer for the Harris campaign. Patel’s post…