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Jose Mourinho, former manager of Chelsea, reportedly contacted the club to express interest in a third managerial stint at Stamford Bridge but was met with a firm stance about Graham Potter's future.

Jose Mourinho wants Chelsea return

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that his party assumes power in Lagos State by 2023.

Naira swap: Atiku Abubakar calls for extension

Train service between Abuja and Kaduna has been temporarily halted after a derailment on Friday at Kubwa, Abuja, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).

Derailment: Nigeria suspends Abuja-Kaduna train services

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A judge in the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Thursday, scheduled a hearing on a petition filed by Mr Jimi Lawal, a candidate for governor who lost the Ogun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary poll on May 25.

PDP suspends Ebonyi chair for ‘anti-party activities’

Simeon Samson, a 43-year-old man from Ogun, was brought before an Ota Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on charges of using counterfeit money.

Court orders woman to pay ex-boyfriend for breaking marriage...

Osun State's former Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has denied allegations that his administration left Ademola Adeleke with an N76 billion debt in salary and pension arrears.

Gboyega Oyetola: INEC the biggest winner from Osun...

A judge in the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Thursday, scheduled a hearing on a petition filed by Mr Jimi Lawal, a candidate for governor who lost the Ogun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary poll on May 25.

Abia 2023: PDP fixes date for fresh guber primary

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has stated that his administration will probe his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for allegedly racking up a debt of N407.32 billion while he was in office.

Osun 2022: Ademola Adeleke calls for calm as protest rages

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sent President Muhammadu Buhari birthday greetings on the occasion of his 80th year on earth.

Bola Tinubu, Muhammadu Buhari meet after naira redesign, fuel...

News

Simeon Samson, a 43-year-old man from Ogun, was brought before an Ota Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on charges of using counterfeit money.

Rivers cultist who used victim’s intestines for pepper soup sentenced to death

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2023: 3 feared killed in Lagos APC-PDP clash

Hassan Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule's eldest son, has passed away.

Nasarawa governor’s son passes away at 36

Babatunde Lawal Salako, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has stated that donors provide funding for about 90 per cent of the country's medical research.

NIMR: Nigerian health research 90% donor-funded

Business

A person holds a new 1000 Naira note as the Central Bank of Nigeria releases the notes to the public through the banks in Abuja, Nigeria, December 15, 2022. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde

CBN: POS agents making it difficult for new Naira notes to...

The monetary policy rate (MPR), which is a measurement of interest rate, has been raised from 15.1 per cent to 16.5 per cent by the policy-setting committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Nigeria’s central bank continues currency swapping in...

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said that a provision to tax bitcoin and other digital assets will be included in the 2022 finance bill.

Arizona senator proposes Bitcoin legal tender bill

In a new report, Fitch Ratings has said Nigerian banks have enough capital and liquidity buffers to handle the current macroeconomic challenges, giving them room at their current rating levels.

Fitch: Nigerian banks can withstand macro challenges

Politics

Dr. Josef Onoh, a spokesman for Bola Tinubu's presidential campaign in the southeast, has mocked Atiku Abubakar's spokesman, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, for his scepticism that Tinubu can turn Nigeria's online con artists into productive businesses.

Osun 2022: Bola Tinubu hails Gboyege Oyetola’s tribunal victory

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

INEC: Nigerian universities can’t be forced to close for elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary poll that produced Senator Emmanuel Bwacha as its candidate for governor in the 2023 general election has been declared invalid by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Osun 2022: APC denounces attacks on members over tribunal ruling

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to end the petrol prices subsidy if elected.

Bola Tinubu: I only advised Muhammadu Buhari on currency redesign, fuel scarcity; not criticised him

Lifestyle

Temilade Openiyi, better known by his stage name Tems, a famous Nigerian musician, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the 95th annual ceremony, which will take place on March 12, 2023.

Tems becomes first Nigerian Oscar nominee

Mike Tyson was almost ironically knocked out, after comically falling off a skateboard in front of skateboard icon Tony Hawk.

Mike Tyson faces $5 million lawsuit for ‘rape’

Snoop Dogg, a famous American rapper and actor, has asked the reigning artiste in Nigeria, Tems, to feature on one of his upcoming songs.

Snoop Dogg requests collaboration with Tems

Ayo Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is an Afrobeats superstar. On Wednesday, he unveiled a highly anticipated collaboration with fellow artist Davido.

Wizkid announces joint tour with Davido

Football

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he could end up in a touchline row with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta despite the pair's close friendship.

Pep Guardiola wants to beat Mikel Arteta despite friendship

William Troost-Ekong, a defender with the Super Eagles, is determined to assist Salernitana in avoiding relegation to Serie B.

William Troost-Ekong ready for Salernitana challenge

UEFA reacts to Chelsea’s FFP contract strategies

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of PSG, and his team are aware of Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe last year. Because of this, the French club is fixated on acquiring Vinicius and will make the final move if Real Madrid acquire Kylian Mbappe.

Paris Saint-Germain target Vinicius as revenge for Real Madrid’s interest in Kylian Mbappe

Sports

In 2023, boxing will include a new category for transgender competitors.

Boxing to add transgender category in 2023

Rafael Nadal, the top seed, was eliminated from the Australian Open by No. 65 in the world, American Mackenzie McDonald, in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 7-5).

Aussie Open: Unseeded Mackenzie McDonald stuns Rafael Nadal

The No. 1 seed for the United Kingdom, Emma Raducanu, was eliminated from the Australian Open in the second round on Wednesday after a tough match against the teenager, Coco Gauff.

Aussie Open: Coco Gauff ousts Raducanu in second round

In the Lakers' loss against the 76ers, forward LeBron James surpassed 38,000 career NBA points. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the only player to score more points than LeBron James.

LeBron James surpasses 38,000 NBA points

The Buzz

Ibrahima Bamba

Who is Ibrahima Bamba? What You Need To Know About Italian Footballer

Funke Akindele, known as Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician, and producer. She was born on August 24, 1977, and her full name is Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello.

Who is Funke Akindele? Everything You Must Know About Nigerian Actress & Politician

Frank Mba is a member of the Nigerian police force and also works as a lawyer. He is now serving as the Commissioner of Police.

Who is Frank Mba? All You Need To Know About Nigerian Police Commissioner

Malo Gusto is a French footballer who plays professionally. He is a member of the Lyon team that competes in Ligue 1 and plays right back.

Who is Malo Gusto? All You Need To Know About French Football Star

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a government commission for promoting quality higher education in Nigeria.

List of Universities in Nigeria by States

Federal Polytechnic Nekede

List of Polytechnics, Monotechnics & Other Tertiary...

The National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria recognised the University of Ibadan (UI) as the top institution of higher education in the country.

Full List of Universities in Nigeria

Technology

Starting from March 2023, Netflix will implement a policy that prevents members from sharing their account credentials with anyone outside their immediate home.

Netflix bans password sharing starting March 2023

Officials in the United Kingdom couldn't agree on whether or not individual investors should be barred from purchasing cryptocurrency derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

British policymakers disagree on prohibiting crypto investments

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 27, 2022, a worker walks along a path at Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. – Google’s parent company Alphabet announced about 12,000 job cuts globally on January 20, 2023, citing a changing “economic reality”, becoming the latest US tech giant to enact large-scale restructuring. The layoffs come a day after Microsoft said it would reduce staff numbers by 10,000 in the coming months, following similar cuts by Facebook owner Meta, Amazon and Twitter as the previously unassailable tech sector battles a major economic downturn. (Photo by NOAH BERGER / AFP)

Google laying off 12,000 employees as tech woes get worse

After accusing the cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato of providing funding for a high-tech nexus of crypto crime, authorities seized the business and detained the company's co-founder.

Crypto founder accused of $700 million financial fraud

Opinion

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to end the petrol prices subsidy if elected.

What’s Bola Tinubu’s tangible worth?

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the head of Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that 50 INEC facilities have been attacked around the country during the previous four years.

INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu’s speech at Chatham House – full...

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), had a lawsuit filed against him seeking his disqualification thrown out Wednesday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Peter Obi’s speech at Chatham House — full text

Danladi Bako, the Kogunan Sokoto, is the Deputy Spokesman of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

The fallacy of ANAP/NOI polls