Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina wrapped up their preparations for the Copa America with a 4-1 friendly victory over Guatemala in Maryland on Friday. Messi grabbed an early equaliser and then dinked in Argentina’s fourth as the world champions came from behind in what was their final game before they launch the defence of their Copa America crown against Canada in Atlanta next Thursday. Guatemala took a shock lead after only four minutes at Commanders Field in Landover when a free-kick from Oscar Santis from wide on the left sowed confusion in the Argentina defence. Santis’s cross bobbled across…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI on Friday, June 14, 2024 brokered a renewed strategic alliance towards tackling the menace of  internet crimes and other waves of emerging and old crimes that are of mutual interests to Nigeria and the United States. The  development came when Christopher Wray, FBI’s Director led a team of the Bureau’s top officials on a visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s Abuja corporate headquarters. In his remark at the meeting,  Wray expressed delight at the bond that has existed over the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a former governor of Osun State and pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, as the chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State. Akande made the list among others as the Federal Government released the fresh list of the chairmen and members of the governing councils of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in the country on Friday. The new list approved by President Tinubu was conveyed in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government…

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) is proposing the digitalisation of court processes, through electronic filing, online case management, and virtual hearings. This was made known in a communique issued on Friday, June 14, by NBA-SLP on its just concluded annual conference held in Kano. According to the communique, signed by the Chairman Section On Legal Practice, Boma Alabi, SAN, the legal practitioners are going to harness the transformative power of technology to modernise the justice system and improve access to justice for all Nigerians, one of which is to digitise the courts. “Participants explored the vast…

The federal government has declared Monday 17, and Tuesday 18 June, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Sallah) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on Friday, June 14, on behalf of the federal government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country. The…

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has ordered the parties involved in the ongoing House of Assembly crisis in the state to maintain status quo. The court gave the order in a suit marked CA/PH/198/2024 instituted by Martin Chike Amaewhule & 24 others, appellants, against Victor Oko-Jumbo and five others, defendants. Amaewhule and others approached court seeking to vacate the Interlocutory Injunction of a High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, which recognised Oko-Jumbo as the speaker. Justice Charles Wali of the State High court also ordered Amaewhule and 24 others to stop parading as speaker and lawmakers…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have maintained their 36th position globally in the latest FIFA women’s ranking. The team, under the guidance of coach Randy Waldrum, also continues to hold the top spot in Africa. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana remain the second-highest ranked team on the continent, sitting at 51st in the world rankings. Following closely, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco are positioned third in Africa and 56th globally. On the global stage, Spain’s La Roja solidified their standing as the number one team in the world. France’s Les Bleues moved up to second place, causing England to drop to third. Germany…

American singer Billie Eilish has made a bold claim about her relationship history, stating that she has never been heartbroken or “dumped” by a partner. In an interview with Lana Del Rey for Interview Magazine, Eilish revealed that she has always been the one to initiate breakups with ex-partners. She clarified that this doesn’t mean she’s a heartbreaker but knows when to recognise when a relationship isn’t working and takes control of ending it. “I really don’t like being. I was going to say out of control, but there’s ways that I do like being out of control. I have…

Ahead of this weekend’s Eid-el-Kabir, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has warned against bribes and extortion at airports across the country while assuring travellers of a seamless journey. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement, assured Nigerians of seamless travel, saying it has taken measures to upgrade its security apparatus to ensure safety of lives and properties. Orah encouraged travellers to be at the airport early in order not to miss their flights. The statement reads: “FAAN assures Nigerians of very seamless travel through our airports this salah festive season, as the Authority…

Hosts Germany kick off Euro 2024 on Friday in Munich against Scotland, the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with victory in the final in Berlin on July 14. After three dismal tournaments in a row — including going out in the group stage at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups — Julian Nagelsmann’s side take on the challenge of putting Germany back among Europe’s heavyweights. Three wins in 11 matches last year reduced already low expectations, but under Nagelsmann the outlook has gradually improved, and there is increased optimism from supporters as well. It…