SPORTS: ROCKETS AGREES LONG-TERM EXTENSION FOR IME UDOKA
Udoka's extension marks another major piece of business for the Rockets this month. They re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract last week.
Udoka's extension marks another major piece of business for the Rockets this month. They re-signed center Steven Adams to a three-year, $39 million contract last week.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
The State Commissioner of Police, OLUGBENGA ADEPOJU, said the operation was carried by a Joint Security Team, comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Military and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
"To support his football academy, I have committed to providing land for the project. I also invited him to participate in the next edition of Enugu International Marathon, which will feature elite runners from around the world." - Governor Peter Mba.
Justice OMOTOSHO held that Professor UTOMI and his associates could not hide under the rights to associate and to criticise the government to engage in unlawful activities.
The spokesman said investigation by the NDLEA shows that AGBOOLA produce the cannabis oil in her kitchen and sells same to clients who contact her mainline through online advertisement.
Nigeria will go up against hosts Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat from 9pm on Saturday night, in what has been labelled as the most-anticipated match of the 13th Women AFCON – a clash of the dominant power and one of the emerging powers of women’s football on the continent.
Durant is a four-time Olympic champion with the United States and was the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 2014.
"One of my NFF’s key commitments is to invigorate grassroots football and the associated leagues, recognizing them as the foundation for the future of the sport in Nigeria."
The presence of hosts Morocco guarantees a full house at the magnificent facility in Morocco’s administrative capital, but the Super Falcons will be in no mood to be brow-beaten or shouted out of sync as they fight to pick up a record 10th title.
In the men’s competition, VICTOR OKOYE of Kwara United was voted as the Most Valuable Player, MERCELLE AKINOCHO of Beyond Limits FC emerged as the Top Scorer, while SURAJ AIYELESO of Kwara United was voted as the Best Goalkeeper.
The Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly match in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday.
AMAH ABRAHAM dismissed the expulsion of some chieftains of the rival PDP faction, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, NYESOM WIKE.
Nigeria’s first match of the 13th Africa Cup of Nations finals will be against Tunisia’s senior women national team at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, 6th July, before other games against Botswana and Algeria in the group phase.
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
The legal profession in this country must rise to it's rightful status as the protector of the rule of law.
The Kogi State Government assures citizens that normalcy has been restored in the affected areas, and further operations are ongoing to ensure a total purge of criminal elements.
Both SYLVANUS NWANKWO and PETER ABBE said although Governor FUBARA had violated the provisions of the constitution, they believe that the matter can be resolved through other means than impeachment.
The PSC Chairman made the observation during a meeting with members of the Committee for the Implementation of State Police, led by the Chairman, Professor OLU OGUNSAKIN.
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
Easter reminds us of the power of renewal, hope, and resurrection. May this season fill your hearts with peace, joy, and the strength to press forward in unity and service to humanity.
The suspects, who are currently in custody, were caught after breaking into a private residence in the town in the late hours of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
If we want to improve this relationship, all judges should be allowed to come back to the Bar with full privileges then we will see some substantive positive changes in attitudes and behaviors .
Members of the NBA Eti-Osa Branch, famed as the Coastline Bar, ignored unfavourable weather, with threats of rainfall on Saturday morning, and trooped out in their numbers for the Health Walk. Clad in branded shirts provided by one of the Law Week sponsors, Leemaz Computers & Homes, the participants
OLU AGUNLOYE is facing trial on a seven-count charge of corruption and fraudulent award of the contract for the Mambila Power Project during the OBASANJO Administration.
Dr AJOSE reinforced his declaration during a meeting with the SMA Movement in Oregun, Ikeja, with APC supporters drawn from the fifty-seven local government and local council development areas across Lagos State.
Writing in a post on his social media handle, ATIKU ABUBAKAR maintained that President BOLA TINUBU acted in violation of the when he initially imposed a state of emergency in Rivers.
MEN said in view of recent presidential pardons extended to convicted drug traffickers, fraudsters, kidnappers, and bandits — many of whom were arrested by DCP Kyari’s team in the line of duty, there was no moral justification to keep him in detention.
Unless the state takes concrete steps to institutionalize accountability, improve police welfare, ensure operational independence, and rebuild public trust, Nigerians’ dream of an effective, democratic, and humane police force will remain an elusive aspiration.
The development comes a day after Senator NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN accused the Federal Government of subjecting her to political persecution due to the criminal defamation charges filed against her.