Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

In a significant boost to the Super League project, Europe’s top court ruled on Thursday that UEFA has been “abusing a dominant position” in its control of European football. The Super League and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the would-be competition — a concept launched in April 2021 — and its threatened punishments for participating clubs was an illegal monopoly under European competition law. Thursday’s ruling by the European Court of Justice [ECJ] found that FIFA’s and UEFA’s rules requiring new football competitions to be subject to their prior approval, and banning players from taking part…

Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have stage a solidarity march in support of the embattled  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The march took place in front of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Friday. The unions stage the rally in collaboration with students, youths, civil society organisations, labour unions, and members of the Hausa community in the state. The rally comes few days after President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis rocking the state. Recall that Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil over the control…

A two-storey building, located in Herbert Marculley Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has collapsed. The incident, which happened around 9:30 am on Friday, has seen at least a woman trapped. The woman was said to be an illegal occupant of the building, as the residents had reportedly been issued an evacuation notice by the Lagos Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The incident was confirmed by the Territorial Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lagos, Ibrahim Farinloye. Farinloye revealed that a rescue operation is ongoing. He said, “A two-storey building with a penthouse collapsed at about 0930 hours along Herbert Marculley Way,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has vowed to pull at least 50 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 42 months. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, disclosed the incumbent government’s plan on Thursday while appearing in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. Edu emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is actively implementing various poverty alleviation programs to assist the underprivileged in the nation. The minister further stated that these initiatives will involve collaboration between her ministry and other relevant ministries, with the collective endeavour to foster economic development in the country. She said, “We are drawing out a strategy to…

The Supreme Court has affirmed Peter Mbah as the governor of Enugu State. The apex court, on Friday, ruled in favour of Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-man panel of Justices, dismissed an appeal that the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, filed to challenge the outcome of the governorship election that held in the state on March 18. According to the apex court, it found no reason to dislodge the concurrent verdicts of the Enugu State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in Lagos,…

The President Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Most Revd. Daniel Okoh has hailed the military for the successes being recorded in dealing with the nation’s security challenges. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Okoh gave the commendation when he led the leadership of CAN on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, in Abuja. “We need peace, without peace we cannot pursue any developmental projects and we need peace to move forward. “The Church has seen significant progress in the fight against criminality in the…

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that plans were underway to create laws that would empower Nigerian artistes to gain access to their full royalties from their record labels. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this during an interview session with members of the Association of  Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), in Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka spoke against the backdrop of the premature death of Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who was denied access to royalties allegedly held by his record label owner. The commissioner said this was one of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said a comprehensive list of adulterated wines and drinks are in circulation. In response to this concern, NAFDAC said it will embark on an aggressive campaign to educate the public on effective measures to verify the authenticity of the original products. Acting on intelligence, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, said in a statement that the agency conducted extensive intelligence gathering over several weeks. This proactive approach aimed to collect and collate data on the activities of individuals involved in the production and distribution of substandard and potentially harmful products.…

The Lagos State Government has announced a three-night traffic diversion from 12:00 midnight till 5:00 am at Fadeyi inward Dormalong Bridge, Alaka inward Stadium Flyover Bridge and Dormalong Bridge inward Fadeyi from Thursday, 21st to Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 for the installation of truck barriers. Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following routes during the nighttime installation of the barriers: During the Installation at Alaka inward Stadium axis: i. Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via the National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cautioned PoS operators over cash availability. This was made known in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Communication and Public Relations, Sidi Ali, on Thursday. The CBN noted that there is a collusion between some Deposit Money Banks and Point-Of-Sale operators affecting the availability of cash and disrupting the seamless circulation of the Naira. The apex bank has warned both parties to immediately desist from such acts or face the law. The apex bank’s reactions came after public outcry that the naira is still not accessible to Nigerians while PoS operators…

To support the most vulnerable Lagosians, the Lagos State Government has again presented cheques to 103 Lagos indigent residents in line with the present administration’s commitment to uplift the marginalised and provide relief during challenging times. Presenting the cheques to the Beneficiaries on Wednesday at Alausa on behalf of the Special Adviser, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abiola Kosegbe expressed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering dedication towards the welfare of the indigent Lagosians. She said that the funds being disbursed through the financial assistance programme will enable the indigents to meet their…

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, among others. Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains…