Sheffield United’s miserable season was capped after relegation was finally confirmed following a 0-1 defeat at Wolves. The rock-bottom Blades will play in the Sky Bet Championship next term after Willian Jose’s second-half winner. Under caretaker manager Paul Heckingbottom, Sheffield United are 19 points from safety with six games...
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, says he has never held extremist views nor maintain rigid stances on issues. He also said that no Islamic preacher both in the past and in recent times has criticized and condemned the activities of Boko Haram...
One of the coordinators of the #EndSARS protest, Serah Ibrahim, says she witnessed how soldiers and later policemen shot innocent protesters at the Lekki toll gate. She made the statement on Saturday in her testimony at the resumed sitting of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims...
The Federal Government says with a projected TV Households of more than five million, the inauguration of FreeTV in Lagos State would be a critical milestone for Digital Switch Over (DSO). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Saturday when he led members of...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has completed the reconducting of its new 130 Kilometers (KM) 132 Kilovolt (KV) double circuit Sokoto – Birnin Kebbi transmission line. TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, who made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday stated...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Digital Switch Over (DSO) would help to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of States through its value added services. The Minister said this on Saturday when he led members of the Ministerial Task Force on a visit...
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has described those calling for the scrapping of Local Government Councils in the country as enemies of Nigerians and democracy. National President of NULGE, Mr Ambali Olatunji, told newsmen in Enugu, on Saturday, that those behind the plot were insensitive to...
Iran, on Saturday, named a man it wants to be arrested in connection with a recent explosion and power outage at its main Natanz nuclear plant. This is coming as talks got underway in Vienna to try to save Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. “Reza Karimi, the...
The trio of Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have topped the list of states with the highest amount of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its report titled ‘Internally Generated Revenue At State Level (Q4...
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday bid farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, at a royal funeral like no other, restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 at age 99, was interred in...
The Youth President of St. Berths Anglican Church, Mr Ifeoluwa Adefile, on Saturday, admonished Nigerian youths to be resourceful and contribute to the nation-building for posterity. Mr. Adefile gave the admonition during the 2021 St. Berths Anglican Church Youth Conference, held in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria...
The Wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, says that huge successes of the Ramadan period depends on women for their contribution not just to their homes but to the society at large. Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu stated this at the 5th Kebbi Women’s Ramadan Lecture organised by the Office of...
After months of delayed expectation, the Bayelsa State-owned airport, on Saturday, finally got the nod of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to commence commercial flight operations. The NCAA Director General, Dr Nuhu Musa, presented the regulatory body’s approval letter to an elated Gov. Douye Diri, at Government House,...
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has assured that the House would give Dangote Sugar Refinery in the state all the necessary legislative backing and support to succeed. This, the speaker said, was to enhance the economic and security status of the state...
The Controller General, CG, Federal Fire Service, FFS, Dr Liman Ibrahim has called for the redesign of major markets in the Country for easy accessibility during emergencies. Dr Ibrahim who was at the Agodi Gate auto spare parts market in Ibadan gutted by fire earlier this month, said investigation...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the players in the nation’s entertainment industry, popularly known as Nollywood, have a critical role to play in not only shaping the society for the better but also influencing how the nation is viewed by the outside world through the...
Prince Philip began his final journey on Saturday, as his coffin was taken to his funeral, followed slowly by his grieving children and widow, Queen Elizabeth II. The couple’s four children — Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward — walked behind the coffin, borne on a modified Land Rover hearse,...
World Vision, a humanitarian organisation that focuses on women and children, says it is important for women to have a sense of self-worth. This dovetails to the ability to determine their own choices and right to influence social change for economic development. That closely aligns with female empowerment –...
Accreditation and voting have started in some polling units in the Rivers Local Government Election where seventeen political parties are contesting for positions. The All Progressives Congress (APC) which is the 18th political party on the ballot is the only one not recognized. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission...
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has replied Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, concerning his claim that the apex bank printed an additional N50billion to N60 billion to make up for state allocations. Mr. Emefiele while addressing journalists in Tunga, Awe LGA of Nasarawa...