Author: Prince Ade ADe

In a surprising turn of events at Old Trafford, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey emerged as the heroes, securing a remarkable 2-1 victory for Fulham against Manchester United. This triumph marked Fulham’s first win over United since December 19, 2009, and Iwobi’s late strike made him the first Fulham player to score a winning goal at Old Trafford since Steed Malbranque in October 2003. Iwobi, with four Premier League goals this season, and Bassey, scoring his first-ever goal for Fulham, played pivotal roles in the 65th minute when Bassey volleyed into the net off a rebound from a corner, giving…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a revised regulatory framework aimed at enhancing oversight of Bureau De Change (BDC) operations to address concerns in the foreign exchange market. The CBN mandates that sellers of foreign exchange to BDCs, involving amounts equal to or exceeding $10,000, must declare the sources of their forex. In an effort to curb excesses and instill transparency, the apex bank outlines that these sellers must adhere to Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations, as well as comply with foreign exchange laws and regulations. The guidelines issued by the CBN cover a spectrum…

President Bola Tinubu has given a directive to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to undertake the construction of 5,000 housing units in each state across the Federation, specifically intended for low-income earners. Matthias Byuan, the recently appointed Executive Director of Housing, Finance, and Accounts at FHA, disclosed this significant initiative during his inauguration reception held at the residence of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The statement released by Dan-Morgan Ihomun, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, highlighted Byuan’s assurance that FHA is committed to fulfilling the President’s directive.…

In a strategic move to bolster domestic supply and drive down the local cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, the Federal Government has announced plans to halt the exportation of this essential commodity. This directive has been communicated to LPG producers and key stakeholders within the industry, responding to the recent surge in cooking gas prices. Examining the consumption trends, data from the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority reveals that in 2022, the nation’s total cooking gas consumption reached 1.4 million metric tonnes. Domestic production during this period accounted for 600,000 metric tonnes, while…

Barrister Olumide Akpata, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has successfully secured the Labour Party’s candidacy for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 2024. The announcement of his victory was made by the Returning Officer, Ikechukwu Emetu, who is also the Deputy Governor of Abia State, at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Center on Airport Road, Benin City. Akpata garnered 316 votes, surpassing other aspirants in the presence of a sizable crowd of enthusiastic Labour Party supporters. In response to the outcome, Mr. Akpata expressed gratitude to his supporters and party members for entrusting…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a frustrating goalless draw with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the first leg of their third-round qualifying tie for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. Playing away at the Stade de la Reunification in Douala, the Falcons fought hard but were unable to find a breakthrough against a determined Lionesses side. The first real threat came in the 11th when Cameroon attacked but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie produced a brilliant save to keep the scores level. Nigeria responded with a chance of their own in the 28th minute, with Toni Payne making…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers lost their first match of the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers 89-82 to Libya after overtime in Tunisia, Friday night. The Libyans went ahead immediately after the tip-off and led 25-16 by the end of the first quarter. Nigeria improved in the second quarter and shaved the lead to 40-35 at halftime. The Libyans extended the gap in the third quarter, but a sublime fourth quarter from D’Tigers forced the match into overtime at the Salle Mohamed Mzali Sports Hall in Tunis. Eventually, Libya’s advantage bested Nigeria in the extra five minutes of play. Mike Nuga led D’Tigers with 31…

In the upcoming last 16 of the Europa League, Liverpool is set to face Sparta Prague, while Brighton will be challenging Roma. West Ham has been drawn against Freiburg, and Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers are slated to meet Benfica in what promises to be an exciting round of matchups. Meanwhile, in the Europa Conference League, Aston Villa, the last remaining British team in the competition, faces the formidable task of overcoming former European champions Ajax. The first legs of these knockout ties are scheduled for 7 March, with the return legs taking place a week later on 14 March. The…

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya pulls off a remarkable upset by defeating world number one Iga Swiatek in a thrilling encounter at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The 25-year-old Russian showcased her composure and aggression to secure a 6-4, 6-4 victory against the four-time Grand Slam champion in an intense match lasting one hour and 42 minutes. Expressing her strategy, Kalinskaya remarked, “I knew if I didn’t stay calm and aggressive she would destroy me.” She now advances to the final where she will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who secured her spot by defeating Romania’s Sorana Cirstea with a scoreline of 6-2, 7-6…

Senator Monday Okpebholo emerges victorious in the Edo State All Progressives Congress’s governorship Primary, securing a commanding lead with 12,433 votes against his closest rival, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, who garnered 6,541 votes alongside other aspirants. The Chief Returning Officer, Senator Bassey Otu, and Cross River State Governor declared Senator Okpebholo the winner after a protracted and meticulous process that spanned over a week, beginning last Saturday. This announcement concludes the controversies that had engulfed the primary election, particularly with the initial declaration of Hon. Dennis Idahosa as the winner by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The ensuing disputes and petitions from various…