Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) will begin a nationwide strike on Wednesday, July 3, after the expiration of a two-week strike ultimatum issued by the union on June 13 over non-payment of stevedoring contractors. Abdul-Waheed Adeyanju, the President-General of MWUN, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. According to him, […]
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Africa Cup of Nations newcomers Madagascar pulled off a stunning upset of Nigeria on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the three-time former champions to clinch a place in the last 16. Lalaina Nomenjanahary gave Madagascar a shock 12th-minute lead in Alexandria after pouncing on ponderous defending, jolting a side ranked 63 places above them in the […]
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The management of Uber Technology Inc. has revealed its plan to launch boat business in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital and biggest city, to beat traffic congestion. The ride-hailing service company is in talks with the Lagos state government and regulatory authorities to start Uber Boats services on its waterways, Uber’s Chief Business Officer Brooks Entwistle […]
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Edo State Police Command on Wednesday barred a group, Joint Action for the Advancement of Democracy in Edo (JAADE), from protesting the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly. JAADE is a coalition of groups across the state, including Benin Youth Council (BYC), Esan Progress and Unity Forum (EPUF), Edo North Democratic Frontiers (ENDF), […]
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The 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship organised by Feet ‘n’ Tricks under the authority of World Freestyle Football Association commenced on a colourful note on Saturday in Lagos. John Benjamin emerged winner of the Lagos Regional Championship following a keenly-contested final with Larry Etuduvwun with Taiwo Oni finishing third. Over 60 participants […]
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One of Nigeria’s leading logistics and cargo generating company, Red Star Express Plc, has ventured into the cargo General Sales Agent services (GSA) as part of its expansion drive. This was announced at an exclusive interview with some of the company’s top management staff recently. This service which was introduced last Friday (June 14th), according […]
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The President of Nigerian Senate, Mr. Ahmad Lawan says his office needs proper funding as his monthly salary is N750,000. Speaking on Tuesday when members of “The Senators Forum” paid him a visit at his office, Lawan said the national assembly needs “proper funding” because the legislature is critical to the development of the country. […]
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Germany qualified for an eighth consecutive quarter-final appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup by beating the Super Falcons 3-0 at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble on Saturday. The Germans were favourites to win the Round of 16 clash, and it was further evident with 60 percent possession and 12 shots in total during the […]
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Odion Ighalo scored in the 77th minute to give the Super Eagles a hard-fought 1-0 win against debutants, Burundi in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations in Alexandria on Saturday. It was the Eagles’ first opening group game win since 2006 when they beat Ghana 1-0, as they went winless in the opening […]
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria heaved a sigh of relief as they qualified for the Round of 16 as one of the ‘four best losers’ at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Team Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage for the first time in twenty-years after missing out on five consecutive occasions. The last time […]
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