The Stop Impunity in Nigeria, SIN, Campaign, an organization that raises public awareness inorder to end impunity in Nigeria, has called on members of the National Assembly to put aside partisan political considerations and differences and act in the interest of the nation by thoroughly investigating the $9.3 million cash seized by the South African…
Fayemi Declares Curfew in Ekiti
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi on Friday, declared a 7pm to 7am curfew in the state. The declaration comes after thugs took to the streets on Friday morning, burning houses and lootings wares from shops. Fayemi made the declaration during a state broadcast. Although it is not clear what led to the early morning protests…
Ronaldo Dismisses Manchester United Speculation
Former Manchester United striker and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has dismissed speculation linking him with a move back to Old Trafford, claiming that he is not thinking about moving back to Manchester United. His denial comes after weeks of speculation that the Portuguese international was planning to return to his former club in the…
Muslim Community Urges Probe of $9.3m Controversy
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, an umbrella body for the Muslim community in Nigeria, on Monday urged the National Assembly and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe the controversial $9.3 million impounded by the South African authorities. In a statement released by the body, Khalid Aliyu-Abubakar, its Secretary-General said that given the…
Danagogo Cautions Football Administrators
Tamuno Danagogo, Minister of Sports on Saturday warned football administrators in Nigeria against doing anything that could hamper the growth of football in the country. The minister, who was represented by Bolaji Ojooba, former Secretary-General, Nigeria Football Federation, at the Nigeria Football Association, NFA’s Extra-Ordinary General Assembly held in Warri, Delta State, urged them to…
FG Provides N213B Bailout For Electricity Companies
The federal government on Friday disclosed that it had approved a N213 billion bailout facility for private electricity companies to settle legacy gas debts. While making the disclosure during a joint press conference at the presidential villa in Abuja, Diezani Alison-Madueke, minister of petroleum resources, said the facility, which would be provided by the Central…
Amnesty International Slams Nigeria over Torture
Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization which seeks an end to grave abuses of human rights, has lambasted Nigeria’s police and military over the arbitrary exploitation and torture of Nigerians through a wide range of methods, including beatings, shootings and rape, among others. In a report titled, “Welcome to hell fire: torture and other ill-treatment in…
NFF Protests Over Eaglets’ Cancelled Flight
The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, on Friday protested over the dislodgement of the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 men’s team, from a Gabon- bound flight by the Gabonese authorities over the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, pandemic. The team, which was issued boarding pass for their African U-17 Championships due for today on the…
Suarez Makes La Liga Debut
Luis Suarez, suspended Barcelona striker, will finally be making his debut in his new club after enduring a four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini, Italy’s defender during the last FIFA World Cup. The game takes place on Saturday, October 25, a day after Suarez’s ban expires. The confirmation comes after Spain’s professional league, LFP, announced…
United’s Revenue Grows Despite Poor Performance
Manchester United has recorded an impressive revenue growth despite enduring a devastating 2013/2014 season which saw the club finish seventh, thereby failing to qualify for European football for the first time since 1990. While speaking at the launch of Manchester United Annual Financial Figures, Ed Woodward, the club’s Executive Vice-Chairman, announced revenue of £420m for…
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