Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has said that the newly introduced Under 17 Youth League would help the country to select and prepare players for international tournaments. Elegbeleye said this on Saturday while speaking to newsmen in Benin City, the Edo State capital,...
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These days, the words dominating the air are “hunger” and “protest”. And that, we are told, is because of two others – “dollar” and “salary”. Unfortunately, those capitalising on the latter two words to push for the first two words hardly mention the words “production” and “security” which...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19...
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Mr John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu died on Saturday, March 2 at age 62. The death of the comic actor was announced by Emeka Rollas, National President,...
Dr Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has pledged to do everything possible to ensure that the daily crude oil production output continued to be on the increase and boost the nation’s revenue. Tompolo, who is also a High Chief in Ijaw land, made the promise on Saturday evening...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Air Force (NAF) on Sunday said the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed illegal oil refining sites in air strikes in Krakama and Temakiri, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. The NAF spokesman, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement that...
Nollywood veteran, Jide Kosoko, says he is putting his 70th birthday celebration on hold because of the current economic situation in the country. Kosoko, in an Instagram post on Sunday, appreciated his colleagues and fans who came up with the idea of celebrating his contributions to the industry...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Katsina State Police Command has promised a N50 million reward to anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of two notorious bandits – Modi Modi and Jan Kare. The Police, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Aliyu,...
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Saturday took an insight into the marriage institution and advised against third party intrusion for maintenance of peaceful and prosperous homes. The former governor gave the advice at a high society wedding of Rep. Tijani Muhammed-Ozigi (APC-Kogi) to his heartthrob, Hajarat...
The Nasarawa State Government has said it is working to preserve the population of hippopotamus in the state to prevent the animals from extinction. Dr Abdullahi Musa, the Director, Veterinary Services in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture, stated this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the Wuye/Wuse Flyover is 85 per cent completed and will be inaugurated in May. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting the project, along with the Vice-President’s residence and 11-kilometre (km) six lane...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Police in Kaduna State have arrested one Bulus Danladi, a suspected human trafficker. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Sunday in Kaduna. Hassan said “On March 1, at about 0900hrs a complain was lodged by...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a bid to foster peace amongst citizens of Dikwa Emirate Council of Borno State, the Shehu of Dikwa, HRH, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim El Kanemi has convened meeting of all district Heads of Dikwa , ward and village heads under Dikwa district...
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as “Mr Ibu”, is dead, aged 62. Emeka Rollas, National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), disclosed this on his instagram page on Saturday. Rollas said: ” Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and...
The remains of Nollywood actor Tolani Oyebamiji aka Sisi Quadri who died on Friday, March 1, has been buried in his hometown in Agbowo area of Iwo. Sisi died after a brief illness at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso . Mr Marufudeen Lawal, Chairman Odun...
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. The 62-year old actor was confirmed dead by Mr Emeka Rollas, National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria on Saturday. He was...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said Nigeria has comprehensive data on its Lithium reserves, available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for investors to peruse. The minister made the disclosure in Doha, Qatar on Saturday, at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on the...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and thundery weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast dust haze over the Northern region during the forecast period with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Kaduna...
Bright Omokaro, a former Nigerian international, on Saturday said a Nigerian coach would perform better than foreigners, following the resignation of Jose Peseiro from the Super Eagles job. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team’s Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has been appointed Super Eagles interim...
The Vice Chancellor of Al-qalam University Katsina, Prof. Nasir-Musa Yawuri, has warned students of the university against any attempt to offer bribe to lecturers for grades. Yawuri gave the warning on Saturday during the matriculation of 1,116 students admitted into the university for the 2023/2024 academic session. He...