News

Katie Boulter Wins Seventh Consecutive Match at Merida Open as Camila Osorio Retires

Noble Onyeagoro
Katie Boulter secured her seventh consecutive win on the WTA Tour after Camila Osorio retired in their second-round match at the Merida Open. Boulter won the first set 6-3 before Osorio called for the physio. Boulter will now face either Jasmine Paolini or Priscilla Hon in the quarter-finals....

Labour Ultimatum: Unions Issue Deadline Over Unpaid Wage Award, Warn of Nationwide Action

IDNN
The Labour Ultimatum Nigeria has entered a critical phase as organised labour issued a deadline demanding payment of outstanding wage awards. Union leaders warned that failure to comply could trigger nationwide industrial action, raising concerns about economic disruption and public service shutdowns if negotiations with the Federal Government collapse....

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Co-Owner of Almeria with 25% Stake

Noble Onyeagoro
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% share in Spanish second division side Almeria, becoming co-owner through his company CR7 Sports Investments. Ronaldo expressed his excitement about supporting the club’s growth and contributing to football beyond his playing career. Almeria currently sits third in Segunda, two points behind leaders Real Racing....

El-Rufai Legal Development: Court Fixes April 23 for Arraignment Over Alleged NSA Wiretap

IDNN
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 23 for the arraignment of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai in a fresh El-Rufai Legal Development tied to alleged unlawful interception of the National Security Adviser’s communications. The court declined to entertain bail arguments at this stage, citing procedural grounds....

State Police Constitutional Push Gains Momentum as Tinubu Urges National Assembly Action

IDNN
The State Police Constitutional Push has gained renewed momentum after President Bola Tinubu urged the National Assembly to prioritise amendments enabling subnational policing structures. Lawmakers signalled readiness to consider executive-backed reform bills, reigniting debate over federal control, security decentralisation and the risks and opportunities tied to restructuring Nigeria’s policing framework....

Disu Outlines Zero Tolerance Reform Agenda After Appointment as Acting IGP

IDNN
Newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has outlined a zero tolerance reform agenda, pledging to tackle misconduct, strengthen operational discipline and improve internal accountability across the Nigeria Police Force. The Disu Zero Tolerance Reform Agenda comes amid heightened public scrutiny over security effectiveness and institutional credibility....

Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting IGP in Police Leadership Transition

IDNN
President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector General of Police, marking a new phase in Nigeria’s police leadership transition. The appointment, pending formal ratification by the Police Council, signals continuity within the force as authorities emphasise discipline, operational efficiency and zero tolerance for impunity....

27 Killed in Adamawa as Boko Haram Fighters Storm Madagali Community

IDNN
At least 27 people have been killed in an Adamawa Boko Haram attack after gunmen stormed Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area. The assault, which lasted several hours, left homes burned and residents fleeing into surrounding hills, reigniting concerns over civilian vulnerability in Nigeria’s northeast security corridor....

US Renews Country of Particular Concern Status for Nigeria as CPC Redesignation Sparks Diplomatic Strain

IDNN
The United States has renewed Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern designation, intensifying diplomatic friction under what officials now describe as the CPC Redesignation Nigeria. While US lawmakers push for sanctions over alleged religious persecution, Abuja rejects claims of state-backed bias and warns that constitutional and religious complexities cannot be reduced to a single narrative....

Real Madrid, PSG, Atalanta, and Galatasaray Confirm UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Spots

Noble Onyeagoro
Real Madrid, PSG, Atalanta, and Galatasaray sealed their places in the Champions League round of 16 after dramatic play-off ties. Real Madrid edged Benfica, PSG overcame Monaco, Atalanta staged a comeback against Dortmund, and Galatasaray triumphed over Juventus. The official draw will determine their next opponents in the knockout stages....

This website uses cookies to improve User experience. Accept Learn More

Our Policies