Written by South Korea opened a criminal trial Wednesday for the wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time an ex-first lady has faced trial, after her husband was removed from office over a martial law bid. Kim Keon Hee was arrested in August on a range of charges, including stock manipulation … Continue reading “South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Goes On Trial In Corruption Case”
A Special Court-Martial of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and a fourth to 15 years for illegally selling arms in collaboration with police officers and terrorist groups. The trial was presided over by Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and … Continue reading “Three Soldiers Receive Life Sentences For Selling Arms To Terrorists”
Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup winner against Southampton — a celebration labelled “stupid” by manager Arne Slot. The 23-year-old new signing slid home Federico Chiesa’s pass five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 win over second-tier Southampton as … Continue reading “Ekitike Apologises To Liverpool Fans After ‘Stupid’ Red Card”
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has urged the Dangote Refinery to adopt an open-door supply policy and provide marketers with fair access to petroleum products at reasonable prices. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief on Wednesday, DAPPMAN spokesperson Ikem Ohia argued that partnership with the Refinery … Continue reading “All We Ask For Is Partnership With Dangote — DAPPMAN”
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Wednesday deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. The address, according to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, is … Continue reading “UNGA 80: Shettima To Deliver Tinubu’s National Statement Wednesday”
Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have opposed an alleged plan by the Federal Government to sell off some of its stakes in the Joint Ventures with international oil companies operating in the country. The controversy follows President … Continue reading “Labour Unions Reject FG’s Plan To Allegedly Sell Stakes In JVs”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed the unsealing of the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central lawmaker who was suspended by the Senate for six months in March. Atiku described the development as a sign that the voice of reason has prevailed, affirming that “when we stand together, we can triumph … Continue reading “Voice Of Reason Prevails Over Tyranny, Atiku Says After Natasha’s Office Unsealed”
Coach of Wikki Tourists, Abdu Maikaba, has called on the NFF to consider setting up a permanent home-based Super Eagles. He suggested that this should be part of efforts to avoid a repeat of the country’s poor outing at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Sikiru Alimi during the CHAN group stage match between Senegal … Continue reading “Maikaba Urges NFF to Establish Regular Home-Based National Team”
Zaidu Sanusi has enjoyed a fresh start to life this season at FC Porto. Last term he played only 102 minutes after losing his place in the team due to a long-term ACL injury. The full-back was sidelined for over a year with the anterior cruciate ligament setback and only returned to action in January … Continue reading “Zaidu Sanusi’s Resurgence: A Timely Boost for Club and Country”
Nigerian players have not had a bright start to life in La Liga this season. From injury struggles to limited playing time, several Super Eagles stars are facing uphill battles to make the cut for the December AFCON 2025 tournament. Umar Sadiq — The Forgotten Man at Real Sociedad Players of Real Sociedad line up. … Continue reading “How Super Eagles Stars Have Fared in La Liga in the Early Weeks of the Season”