FIFA has slammed a four-match ban on Barcelona star, Lionel Messi after FIFA received a complaint about Messi’s behaviour during Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match against Chile on 23 March.
Month: March 2017
Portugal names airport after C. Ronaldo
Madeira in Portugal renamed its airport in honour of Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday.
Venus upsets Kerber in Miami
Venus Williams moved a step closer to her first title in Miami since 2001 by beating top-ranked Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals.
Buhari sets up committee to resolve issues with NASS
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has set up a committee to resolve issues between the executive and legislative arms of the government, Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said.
Senate suspends Ali Ndume 6 months
Barely two months after he was removed as the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume was on Wednesday suspended by the Senate for 6 months.
Senate exonerates Saraki, Melaye
The Senate on Wednesday, exonerated the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in the importation of an SUV Range Rover bullet proof car.
INEC’s Yakubu emerges ECOWAS electoral boss
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emerged President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC).
Buhari unveils Prof Ocheni, Hassan as new Minister nominees
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the names of Ministerial nominees sent to the senate for confirmation.
Dangote, Adenuga, Alakija go down as Otedola goes missing on Forbes’ list
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s net worth has declined on the World’s Billionaires list as Forbes releases the 2017 World’s Billionaires list.
Many dead as multiple explosion rock IDP camp in Maiduguri again
No fewer than three persons have been reported killed in a bomb explosion early morning of Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno state.