The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress,APC, in the state for attacking former President Goodluck Jonathan over personal comments he made during a visit to Governor Douye Diri last Friday. The elders council of APC blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan, following his comment that…
Nigeria has appealed to the Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to create an institutional framework for the subregion’s financial crime legislation to be enforced. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), made the appeal at the inauguration of the 27th Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of…
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has named Manchester United legend Paul Scholes as his best English player. Mikel Obi has played with and against some of the best English players including the likes of Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and John Terry. His career spanned over a decade at Stamford Bridge, where he won two…
A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby’s announced Monday, estimating their value at $10 million. The football star donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against…
The Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their safety and that of other road users to avoid crashes before, during and after the yuletide. The FRSC Unit Commander, Akeem Ganiyu, made the appeal during a news briefing to commemorate the Road Traffic…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has postponed the meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, for the second time since September 2023. Isa Abdulmumin, the director of corporate communications of the apex bank, confirmed that the MPC meeting will not be held. Since the appointment of Olayemi Cardoso, the meeting of the MPC –…
The Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the North West, Garba Muhammad Datti has said that former Zamfara Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle will soon reclaim his mandate. Matawalle is the current State Minister for Defence. Datti stated that the appeal court judgment, which ousted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governor, Dauda Lawal, gives…
The youths in Benin on Sunday staged a protest against the presence of controversial transgender, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky in Edo State. The protest was fueled by alleged insults directed at the Oba of Benin by Bobrisky in a clip that circulated in 2022. Bobrisky had in the video suggested that the Oba…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State has said it intends to review the recent ruling by the Appeal Court that affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 Governorship Election. In a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, Hakeem Amode, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, expressed the party’s commitment to pursuing…
A clergyman with the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Pastor David Musa, has been killed by his abductors after collecting N1,000,000 ransom in Kogi State. The late Pastor Musa who was abducted on Saturday, 11th November 2023 in Obajana, under Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State was later killed on Tuesday. A member of…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has said that the federal government will maximize the full potentials of the 12 River Basins in the country to fight poverty. The minister gave this indication in Minna, Niger State, during a tour of the Upper River Basin Development Authority, where he also inaugurated…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the top 20 most valuable national teams in the World. According to the latest statistics released by Transfermarkt, the three-time African champions are placed in 12th position in the world. Nigeria are behind the likes of England, Brazil, France, Portugal and Argentina in the ranking. Transfermarkt released the…
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has accused CAF of denying him the chance of winning the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award. The former Chelsea star who spoke on ‘Obi One Podcast’ on Monday, claimed he was robbed of the prestigious award in favour of Ivorian legend and former Manchester City captain, Yaya…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised to utilize the opportunities of their three-week orientation course to foster national unity and integration among themselves, irrespective of tribal and religious differences. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, gave the advice today in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream…
The Organised Labour has decried the increasing anti-workers’ practices by multinational companies in the telecommunications and communications sector, saying it will undermine the Federal Government efforts to use digital transformation in telecommunications sector to improve business and operational efficiencies. However, State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Lagos, Itemoagbo E A, who spoke at…
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is keen to play at the World Cup again. The 27-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Russia 2018, where the Super Eagles bowed out in the group stage. Iwobi and his teammates were denied a place in the 2022 World Cup finals by eternal rivals, Ghana. The former Arsenal…
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has urged Nigerians to keep supporting the team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. Sadiq also dismissed notions of competition with other strikers in the Super Eagles’ attacking lineup. According to him, players prioritise the team’s success over individual game. “Whenever we…
Super Falcons septet Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tony Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi Ohale and Uchenna Kanu have been shortlisted for 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year award Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was also listed for the Goalkeeper of the Year after her heroics performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup…
The vice-chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Prof Sunday Samuel Obeka has said 38 students graduated with first-class honours in the 11 and 12th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Prof. Obeka disclosed this during the 18th convocation ceremony conferment of degrees, and presentation of prizes in Ondo. In his…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer believes Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund is in an ‘unfair situation’ at Old Trafford. Hojlund has scored five goals in four UEFA Champions League games this season. But he is yet to find the net in nine Premier League appearances for the Red Devils. The Denmark international missed two great…
Tragedy struck Tuesday in Aba the commercial capital of Abia State, when a 40 – feet container fell off and landed on vehicles trapping many occupants. No fewer than four persons were reported dead on the spot while scores of others were critically injured. The accident happened at the popular Ogbor Hill Aba which has…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Nnadozie, who has also been nominated for the Women’s Player of the Year, was in fantastic form at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The shot stopper claimed the Player of the Match honour in Super Falcons’ draw against…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, have expressed their readiness to comply with the strike action directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. Making this known to journalists on Tuesday, the OAU ASUU Chairman, Prof Anthony Odiwe said the Union had directed…
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of retired soldier, broadcaster, and veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi (Samanja), who died on Sunday at 84. The President in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale described the death of the popular thespian as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the country through the various…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Oladimeji Hassan over possession of weapons. In a post on its official X handle, the Command said the 27 year old suspect was arrested on Tuesday morning at the Berger area. The post revealed that the suspect, who was arrested by officers of the…
The Director of SERVICOM at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Professor Patrick Egaga was on Sunday night took away by unidentified gunmen at the University staff quarters. Prof. Egaga who is a professor at the Department of Special Education at the University was said to have been kidnapped at his residence. The gunmen numbering over…
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has claimed that he does not have a favourite team in the Premier League. However, speaking on John Mikel Obi’s podcast, he revealed that he has the jerseys of Chelsea and Manchester United. Osimhen also hinted at a future move to England, admitting that every African player “appreciates” the EPL. He…
The 10th Senate has assured that it will reconsider the Diaspora Voting Bill this week. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), made this known during a virtual dialogue organised by Engage Diaspora Foundation in collaboration with the Directorate of Diaspora and International Affairs of his office. The dialogue was themed: “A Pivotal Step Toward Achieving…
Manchester United Defender, Victor Lindelof has said that the Red Devils need to score more goals to improve further following their Premier League 1-0 win against Luton Town over the weekend. Recall that Lindelof scored the only goal of the encounter to give Erik Ten Hag’s side all three points against Luton at Old Trafford….
One of the plans of Nigerians to get a better life for themselves and their families is to relocate abroad to countries like Canada and others in search of greener pastures which is popularly known as ‘japa’. Without mincing words, Nigerians now see relocating abroad as one of the priorities that require adequate planning and…
The Federal Government has promised to provide 80,000 houses in the next eight years as part of its measures to bridge the housing deficit faced by Nigerians. Mr Mahmuda Mamman, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna…
