Category: PM News

The Flying Eagles were unlucky to lose 0-1 to Norway in their opening match of the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals on Monday despite dominating play and creating a hatful of chances, particularly in the second period.

Norway went ahead after they were awarded a contested penalty in the 9th minute, but the Flying Eagles fought hard to redeem things, only to be denied penalty awards on two occasions in the second half.

Kparobo Arierhi’s left-footed shot inside the box drifted just wide in the 47th minute, with the goalkeeper completely beaten, and in the 63rd minute, Tahir Maigana’s left-footed shot inside the box was stopped by the base of the upright.

The two-time silver medallists launched onslaught after onslaught against the Europeans, but Norway had too many players behind the ball in the box and foiled dozens of attempts.

In the 71st minute, the crowd rose to cheer the equalizer, but midfielder Nasiru Salihu’s rising shot from the right rose a little too high, beating the goalkeeper and the crossbar.

Seven minutes from time, the tireless Tahir Maigana cocked the trigger from afar, only to see his effort miss the target narrowly.

The Flying Eagles will take on Saudi Arabia in their second match of the competition on Thursday.

The Lagos State Government has filed contempt proceedings against the National Assembly, accusing lawmakers of defying a Supreme Court judgment on the regulation of lotteries and gaming in Nigeria.

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing marking his second year in office.

Pedro recalled that in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court had ruled that lotteries and games of chance fall within the residual legislative powers of states, not the Federal Government.

The judgment, he said, affirmed the constitutional authority of Lagos and other states to regulate and generate revenue from gaming activities, thereby strengthening fiscal federalism.

Despite this clear pronouncement, Pedro noted that members of the House of Representatives recently passed a Central Gaming Bill, which seeks to bring lotteries and gaming under federal control.

He said the move was not only unconstitutional but also in direct violation of the apex court’s declaratory and injunctive orders.

‘The National Assembly, being bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court like every other person and authority in Nigeria, cannot enact a law on a subject already determined as outside its legislative competence,’ Pedro stated.

‘For this reason, Lagos State has approached the courts to initiate contempt proceedings against the National Assembly,’ he added.

The Attorney-General described the development as an affront to the rule of law, warning that allowing such acts to stand would undermine constitutional governance and judicial authority.

Beyond the gaming dispute, Pedro highlighted achievements of the Ministry of Justice over the past two years, including improved legal advisory services to government ministries and the successful prosecution of high-profile cases such as the conviction of Andrew Nice for the rape and murder of BRT passenger Oluwabamise Ayanwola.

He stressed that Lagos remains committed to upholding justice, protecting state revenues, and defending the constitutional principle of true federalism.

Nigerian singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has made a multi-million Naira purchase.

The singer who bought a brand new 2025 electric Mercedes G-Wagon, was said to have spent over 740 million Naira on the automobile.

This shocking move by Naira Marley comes amidst the controversy surrounding the death of a former record label singer, Mohbad.

The artist who was accused of being involved in Mohbad’s demise recently spoke up concerning the issue, while asking that the case be reopened for investigation.

Naira, however, has been active on social media since airing his side of the story. The artist was congratulated by his fans for the luxurious purchase.