Spanish football club Real Madrid have appointed tennis legend Rafael Nadal to their board of directors. The club announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, describing the 40-year-old as one of the greatest legends in sporting history. Nadal, who is an honorary member of Real Madrid, will now become part of the club’s board as it prepares for its UEFA Champions League clash with AEK. His appointment comes months […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its petrol pump price to N1,325 per litre at some of its retail outlets in Abuja and surrounding areas. A market survey on Wednesday showed that the new price represents a reduction of between N45 and N80 from the previous rate of N1,370 to N1,405 per litre. The adjustment was observed at NNPCL filling stations in Gwarimpa and along the Kubwa […]
The campaign convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reportedly come under attack in Calabar, Cross River State. Obi’s media aide, Ester Umoh, raised the alarm in a social media post on Wednesday, alleging that suspected thugs were attempting to attack the convoy. “Thugs are trying to attack our convoy,” Umoh said. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after Obi arrived in Calabar alongside his wife, […]
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to limit advance rent payments to 12 months in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and protect tenants against exploitative practices by landlords and estate agents. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, seeks to prohibit landlords and property agents from compelling tenants to pay more than one year’s rent in advance. It also […]
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saudi Arabia for Nigeria after performing Umrah, also known as the lesser Hajj. The President also visited the Kaaba, located within the Grand Mosque in Makkah. His departure was disclosed on Wednesday by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. Tinubu is expected to visit Akwa Ibom State on Friday, November 6, for a one-day working visit, during which he will […]
The Nigerian Army has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate security support ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kaduna State, pledging to protect the electoral process while maintaining political neutrality. The General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, gave the assurance on Wednesday when the Acting Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abba Yahaya, visited the division’s headquarters in Kaduna. Wase said the […]
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived in Sokoto State ahead of the party’s presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for Wednesday. Atiku arrived at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport at about 1pm, accompanied by members of his campaign team. He was received by his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister and Kebbi State governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami; Manir […]
The Lagos State Police Command has explained that police officers responding to emergencies are permitted to drive against the normal flow of traffic, provided they exercise due regard for the safety of other road users. The command gave the clarification following a viral video showing a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol vehicle, marked ‘RRS Attack 07’, driving against traffic. In a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday, the […]
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has praised five substitutes introduced by manager Michael Carrick during the club’s 3-2 Champions League victory over AS Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Schmeichel singled out Youri Tielemans, Lisandro Martínez, Shea Lacey, Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount, saying their introduction made a difference in the encounter. Manchester United recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Italian side, with Bruno Fernandes scoring […]
