A court in Ecuador has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric dam. Moreno, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, was among 20 people convicted in the corruption case involving the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, which was…
The Lagos State Government has warned residents that failure to pay for waste management services provided by Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators will constitute a criminal offence. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle on Friday ahead of a radio programme…
Nigeria’s national football teams are set for a major commercial boost after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed a new multi-year kit sponsorship agreement with Adidas worth $8.5 million annually. The deal, reportedly valued at more than ₦11.9 billion per year, brings an end to Nigeria’s 11-year partnership with Nike and becomes the highest-valued national…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with immediate effect. The federation announced the appointment on Friday, coinciding with the commencement of the 2026/27 NPFL season. The new season kicked off at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, with…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College Course 34. Delivering the President’s address, Shettima emphasized that national security remains the fundamental foundation for achieving Nigeria’s economic ambitions and securing lasting prosperity. He noted that the administration considers the safety and protection of lives…
Cassius Newton, the 34-year-old son of former Chelsea midfielder and coach Eddie Newton, has died in the United Arab Emirates. Newton and his 33-year-old friend, Aran Martinson, died on July 18 after setting out for a hike in Wadi Naqab, a mountainous desert valley, amid temperatures of around 40°C. According to an inquest in Essex,…
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports that a diphtheria outbreak claimed the lives of 50 children in Rano Local Government Area. The Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, described the claim as unverified and misleading, urging the public to rely on official health information. According to the…
The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced the official release of results for candidates who participated in the Public Service Examinations. The results were released following the conclusion of deliberations by the Award Committee, which reviewed the examination outcomes in line with established procedures and assessment standards. Candidates are advised to check their individual results…
Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues defeated Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to book their place in the third round of the League Cup. The 35-year-old striker broke the deadlock after a goalless first half, heading in a well-delivered cross from Malo Gusto to give Chelsea the lead. Hakeem…
United States Olympic champion Masai Russell has broken Tobi Amusan’s women’s 100m hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League. Russell clocked an astonishing 12.09 seconds to lower Amusan’s previous world record of 12.12 seconds, set at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The record-breaking performance came in a thrilling night of athletics at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium,…
