Liverpool’s slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio’s late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw. Liverpool, reeling from a 2-0 loss at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday, were marginally the better side in a flat first half and had a penalty denied for an offside in the build-up before Luis Diaz hit the post. They again conceded first, however, when Jarrod Bowen nodded home shortly before halftime, his 20th goal of the season in his 200th game for the Hammers. The Reds levelled three minutes after the restart through An ..read more

Manchester United could only muster a point against Burnley on Saturday after substitute Zeki Amdouni scored a late penalty to rescue a 1-1 Premier League draw for the relegation-threatened side. Burnley’s 87th-minute penalty, awarded after goalkeeper André Onana fouled Amdouni in the box, cancelled a late strike by Antony and leaves Erik ten Hag’s team sixth in the standings. The draw leaves United in sixth place in the Premier League. They will be mathematically ruled out of qualifying for the Champions League if fourth-placed Aston Villa pick up at least a point against Chelsea later on Sat ..read more

The organised labour, on Friday, shut down the headquarters of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in protest over the alleged non-remittance of N2.1 billion in consequential taxes deducted from workers’ salaries. Led by Trade Union Congress (TUC) president, Festus Osifo, and executive members of the Association of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFE), the protesters took to the streets, demanding action. Osifo stated that the protest and subsequent shutdown of the Fund became necessary after failed attempts by ASSBIFE leadership to resolve the issue with NSITF ma ..read more

The Diocesan Chancellor of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Very Rev. Father Cornelius Tagwai is dead. The cleric died in the early hours of Friday. The Diocesan Chancellor died after receiving medical treatment outside Nigeria for months. Announcing the death of Father Cornelius, the acting Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Nuhu Illiya, said Bishop Bishop Kukah requested for prayers for the repose of his soul. The message sent to the laity and members of the Catholic community by Rev. Fr. Nuhu reads in part:   “Good morning Very Rev./Rev. Fathers and Sisters. I have been mandated by the Bishop, Most ..read more

Female Accountants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the auspices of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) Abuja Chapter has called on Accounts professionals to utilise the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for them to remain relevant, as Nigeria is fast developing. Chairperson of SWAN, Abuja Chapter, Monica Nosike, made this call in Abuja, at SWAN Annual Seminar for professionals, with the theme: Staying Relevant in the Digital World: Opportunities for the Finance Professional. Nosike explained that the seminal focused on harnessing Artificial Intelligence for t ..read more

Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle recovered from a sluggish start to thrash Chris Wilder’s side at St. James’ Park. Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors a deserved early lead, nodding home Gustavo Hamer’s inswinging cross from close range. The Blades carved out several opportunities to double their advantage as Newcastle struggled to gain a grip on proceedings, but the home side were level when Alexander Isak drilled home from Jacob Murphy’s pass in the 26th minute. Ben Brereton Diaz had a goal-bound shot blocked by Dan Burn and Mason Holgate headed ..read more

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) in Edo State has suspended six traditional functionaries of the Palace of the Oba of Benin from performing their traditional roles. The suspended functionaries are Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), S. E. Aigbiromwen, Efeseoghoba (Ogbelaka), Ogbeide Osagie, and Osamudiame Edo.   A statement by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, indicated that the suspension was on the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin. According to the statement, the suspension was occasioned by their distortion of historical facts on the connection be ..read more

The Onne Port Complex of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Saturday, successful berthed a container vessel, MV KOTA CEMPAKA, with Length Over All (LOA) of 300 metres. The berthing of the vessel has again demonstrated NPA’s capacity and readiness to berth large ships in the nation’s seaports. LEADERSHIP reports that at Onne Port, NPA had successfully berthed Maersk Stadelhorn measuring 300 Meters LOA and MV Lady Jane with 295 Meters LOA.   However, according to a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, the vessel christened “KOTA CEMPAKA” with International Maritime Organization (IMO ..read more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has won all the chairmanship seats in the 11 local government areas of the state. LEADERSHIP reports that five political parties, including the ruling APC, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Young People’s Party (YPP), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) participated in the Saturday’s local government elections. The returning officer and chairman, Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), Sa’idu Awak, who announced the results of the elections, said that the APC also won all the councilorship positions unopposed in the 114 wa ..read more

Residents of Lampese in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State have expressed shock over the rainstorm that affected some buildings and displaced some people from their homes in the community. A resident narrated that the incidence occured on Friday as a result of heavy downpour which also affected a transformer. Meanwhile, residents of the community have appealed to state and local governments, as well as concerned authorities to come to their aid by proffering solution to their plights. They also called on the government and relevant authorities to support in resettling the displaced p ..read more