Portuguese player and Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday announced the passing away of Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the scout who discovered him at the age of 12. The legendary scout director picked up on the talent of Ronaldo during his youth years at Nacional in Madeira. The Portuguese who expressed sadness on his post on X posted one of the picture he snapped with his late scout, to appreciate his impact in his life. His post read: “One of the greatest symbols of world training has left us, but his legacy will live on forever. “I will never...
“We Have Solidified Lagos’s Position As Africa’s Largest City And A Thriving Innovation, Finance, And Creativity Centre”— Gov. Sanwo-Olu CTIS 2025
The governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu led a Governor’s Roundtable at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025, focused on unlocking opportunities in the State. The roundtable offered a great platform to share stories and opportunities for investment with the international business community. Sanwo-Olu who posted on X emphasised that his administration aim at driving economic growth and investment across the state According to the governor: “We have solidified Lagos’s position as Africa’s largest city and a thriving innovation, finance, and creativity centre. “Our aim has always been to drive economic growth and attract investment across key sectors....
Sowore Knocks Nigeria Judiciary System, Questions How A Federal Judge Could Sit Over A Cybercrime When He Has No Knowledge Of Technology
African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential aspirant, activist and human right lawyer Omoyele Sowore knocked Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja, for his ignorance with technology. He queried the system that allow the judge sit over a cybercrime case when he’s not even informed, “How do you as a judge sit over Cybercrime case when you have no knowledge of the cyber world?” he queried The activist gave insight to what his bone of contention with the judiciary was: “I had an unsettling experience in court with Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High...
European Union Ready To Negotiate U.S., Offer Zero For Zero Tariff
The European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announced that the Union says they’re ready to negotiate with the United States and have offered zero for zero tariffs. “Europe is always ready for a good deal. So we keep it on the table,” she said. Von der Leyen added the EU “offered zero for zero tariffs for industrial goods, because Europe is always ready for good deal.”
President Tinubu, Obi, Business Leaders Mourn Visionary Leader Pascal Dozie Who Dies At 85
Dr. Pascal Gabriel Chukwudozie, a renowned Nigerian banker and entrepreneur, passed away on April 8, at the age of 85, a day to his birthday. The tycoon who hailed from Owerri in Imo state died a day to his birthday after a brief illness. Pascal was the founder of Diamond Bank, previously held the position of President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and served as Chairman of MTN, served as a former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. His death led to widespread mourning, with tributes from President Tinubu, business leaders, and...
Chief Justice Roberts Pauses Deadline For Return Of Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador
Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The temporary order comes hours after a Justice Department emergency appeal to the Supreme Court arguing U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis overstepped her authority when she ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the United States. The administration has conceded that Abrego Garcia should not have been sent to El Salvador because an immigration judge found he likely would face persecution by local gangs. But he is no longer in U.S. custody and the...
Nigerian Afrobeat Musician Burna Boy Admonishes Artists To Aim Higher Than The Streaming Platform
“your song being number 1 on any streaming platform in Nigeria is not something to celebrate. aim higher or do other businesses on the side.” — Burna Boy advised via his IG story.
U.S. Health Secretary To Tell Centers For Disease Control And Prevention To Stop Recommending Fluoridation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is reviewing “new scientific information” on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. The EPA sets the maximum level allowed in public water systems. Kennedy told The Associated Press of his plans after a news conference with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in Salt Lake City. Kennedy cannot order communities to stop...