Author: Lawan

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Arsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Tuesday, sealing qualification for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16 with a dominant display at the San Siro. The Brazilian struck twice from close range in the 10th and 31st minutes respectively, earning Arsenal a seventh straight league-phase victory and guaranteeing a top-eight finish ahead of the final round. Jesus, starting ahead of Viktor Gyokeres, led Arsenal’s attack confidently and was a constant threat, underlining his growing sharpness after a long injury layoff. The 28-year-old, who had started only twice this season, appears fully recovered from a…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. In a statement, Netanyahu said he had agreed to take part as a member of the board, which he said would be composed of world leaders.No further details were provided. The announcement came days after Netanyahu’s office said Israel opposed the composition of the board, which Trump unveiled as part of his plan to end the Gaza war. The prime minister’s office said at that time that the board, which Trump introduced as…

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three FGN bonds, valued at N900 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a release by the DMO, the first offer is a Feb. 2031 FGN bond (seven-year re-opening), valued at N300 billion, at 18.50 per cent interest rate per annum. The second offer is a Feb. 2034 FGN bond (10-year re-opening), valued at N400 billion at 19.00 interest rate per annum. The third offer is a Feb. 2035 FGN bond (10-year re-opening), valued at N200 billion at interest rate of 22.70 per cent per annum. The…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has participated in the three-day India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, held in New Delhi from January 21 to 23, 2026. The high-level conference was organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). The event coincided with the assumption of office of India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, as Chair of the Council of Member States of International IDEA for…

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the illegal dumping of refuse as an irresponsible waste disposal practice that poses serious risks to public health and the environment. Dr. Gbadegesin made this assertion while speaking on Your View, a discussion programme aired on TVC, noting that indiscriminate dumping is often associated with informal settlements and unapproved locations.He reiterated that residents are expected to properly bag their waste, register with accredited Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, and pay for waste collection services to ensure effective and efficient service delivery across the…

Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, has commenced lectures at Northwest University, Kano, as a 200-level law student. Sanusi joined other students for lectures on Tuesday, dressed in a black flowing apparel and white turban. credit: thecable

No fewer than seven people were injured as a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Akure on Tuesday. Speaking with the News Agency, an eye witness who preferred anonymity, said workers at the building site were victims of the collapse and had been taken to hospital for treatment. Speaking on the collapse, the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Sunday Olajide, said investigations would be launched to uncover both the immediate and long-term cause of the incident. Olajide, who spoke to newsmen, warned developers in the state to desist from using substandard building materials and advised them…

Justice M. G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu challenging his removal as National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/254/2025 — Sen. Samuel Anyanwu v. INEC & Ors, Anyanwu sought an order restraining the PDP from removing him from office and barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or acting on any party documents not bearing his signature. He anchored his claims on a previous Supreme Court judgment which held that his continued stay in office was an internal affair of the party.…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Monday commissioned a rehabilitated power line project that has restored electricity supply to Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State after 23 years of outage.The project reconnects Uzuakoli and Ozuitem communities to the national grid, ending years of reliance on generators and solar power since 2002.Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Bende, Kalu described the development as a major milestone, recalling that several past efforts to restore electricity had failed. He said the return of power would boost economic activities by reviving small businesses, encouraging cottage industries, and attracting…

Lagos Taskforce Intensifies Enforcement Against Street Disorder The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement operations across various parts of the metropolis to curb street disorder and related infractions. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce, in collaboration with the Ministry, carried out coordinated enforcement activities in several locations within the city.According to Wahab, individuals engaging in street disorder, popularly referred to as Omotakus, were removed during the operations to restore order, enhance public safety, and protect public spaces. He said the enforcement exercise aligns with the state government’s…