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By Efosa Taiwo Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised Marcus Rashford’s “unstoppable” form after scoring his tenth goal since the World Cup in United’s League Cup semi-final first-leg win over Nottingham Forest. Rashford put the hosts in front with an impressive solo effort, running down the left flank before cutting inside and then … Read more
All Progressive Congress, APC presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed he will return internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue to their ancestral homes after his election. Tinubu made the assurance while addressing thousands of supporters during the APC President’s rally at Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state. Also read: … Read more
. * , Gbenjo, others By Benjamin Njoku The Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Convention Center will be packed to capacity on Friday as celebrities, politicians, business moguls and the cream of society gather for this year’s edition of the annual Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards . The awards ceremony, which honors … Read more
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS, has listed five key fiscal and monetary policy measures that would propel the Nigerian economy to the expected growth rate in 2023. CIS President Mr. Oluwole Adeosun, while reviewing the Institute’s performance and forecast for the economy in 2023, said: “The economy in 2022 has been … Read more
Arteta, Guardiola According to agency report Manchester City and Arsenal are taking a break from an intense Premier League title race this weekend – only to face off at the Etihad in a heavyweight FA Cup clash. Holders Liverpool will be looking to avenge their recent defeat at Brighton, while Harry Kane could become Tottenham’s … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo By Miftaudeen Raji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said no Nigerian leaders could create a new Nigeria overnight. Obasanjo said so in his speech at the International Conference on “Deepening Democratic Culture and Institutions for Sustainable Development and Security in Nigeria” in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Also Read: Don’t Heat Up Politics, … Read more
By Ada Osadebe Big Brother Titans (BBTitans) housemates Yemi Cregx and Khosi recently had another passionate exchange. Video footage showed the two roommates hugging and kissing beneath the covered surface. They also revealed their longing for each other. “I really miss us,” Yemi said, while Khosi replied, “Me too.” Before the bedtime kiss, the two … Read more
… introduces the Nigerian Domestic Card Emma Ujah, Abuja Office The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the Nigerian National Domestic Card Scheme, AfriGo, which aims to create a more robust payments system that would drive financial inclusion in the country. At the virtual launch of the card this morning, Governor of the Central Bank … Read more
By Efosa Taiwo Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda missed training with the Spanish club on Wednesday as both Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund showed interest. The 18-year-old is set to make a decision on his future today after Mikel Arteta’s club accepted Dortmund’s £13m offer. Spanish outlet MARCA reported that Fresneda was absent from training at … Read more
Dan Nwanyanwu By Miftaudeen Raji Zenith Labor Party (ZLP) presidential candidate Dan Nwanyanwu pledged to bring the price of fuel down to N100 per liter within six months if elected President of Nigeria. Nwanyanwu made the promise in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday. Also Read: Fuel Queues: Lagos Moves to … Read more
