Nigeria: Fronting Senator Al-Makura for APC National Chairman

Igbawase Ukumba writes that though Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura is yet to publicly declare his interest for the APC National Chairmanship seat, however, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commenced campaign for the senator That Senator Al-Makura made Nasarawa State proud by being the only governor who presented a party to the merger of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …

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Chelsea to make ‘big push’ for top Liverpool, Man Utd target

Former Arsenal midfielder, Paul Merson, has told Chelsea to make a move for Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland. Haaland had drawn the interests of Chelsea, Man United and other top European clubs in the past, but Merson believes Chelsea need the 20-year-old more. Speaking with the  Merson said, “Of all the teams who are in for Erling Haaland, Chelsea are …

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Nse Ikpe-Etim Reveals Why She Doesn’t Flaunt Her Marriage On Social Media

Popular Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim has given reasons she does not flaunt her marriage on social media. The 46-year-old actress got married to Clifford Sule in 2013 and have been together for eight years. However, despite being a well-known actress, she is not known for flaunting her spouse on social media. Nse Ikpe-Etim while appearing on news, said her life …

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Toke Makinwa advises Nigerians on how to get over the Lekki Toll Gate Shootings

Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has condemned the arrest of Mr Macaroni and other End SARS protesters by the Nigeria police on Saturday at the Lekki toll gate. Macaroni was arrested alongside some protesters at the Lekki toll gate on Saturday morning. Makinwa, reacting, accused the Nigerian government of constantly looking for how to make its citizens bleed. The fashion …

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Good worth millions of naira were destroyed as Plaza guts fire in Bauchi

Good worth millions of naira were destroyed in the early hours of Saturday as fire gutted Bababa Shopping Plaza, located inside the popular Wunti Market in Bauchi metropolis. It was gathered that the fire incident started on the top floor of the one-storey plaza at about 12:45 am. Confirming the incident in a telephone interview with the Public Relations Officer …

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Pray For Me’ – Singer, Peruzzi Cries Out As He Battle serious health challenge

Popular Nigerian singer, Peruzzi, has opened up on his recent health challenge. Peruzzi took to his Twitter page to reveal the medical condition of his spine. In the post which he shared, Peruzzi said an MRI scan of his spine showed something was wrong. Read Also:  How Ooni disappointed Yorubaland during meeting with Buhari -Sunday Igboho He added that he has …

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Police arrest two suspects murder in connection of 18-year-old girl death in Delta

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed Ali, said the command has arrested two suspected murderers in connection with the death of an 18-year-old girl, Akpovwovwo Blessing. CP Ali in a statement signed and made available in news gave the names of the suspects to include, Dafe Desmond (28) and Joel Dafe Ruro. Read Also: Nigerian entertainers should participate …

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Nigerian entertainers should participate more in politics to design the industry

An actor and producer based in the United States of America, Mr Sam Ojo has admonished Nigerian entertainers to participate in politics with an aim to improve the economy and the movie industry. The American actor gave the advice in a chat with our correspondent on Saturday. He added that entertainers would be able to design the desired industry they …

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NetPlusDotCom launched NetPOS devices Android Based Point in Nigeria

NetPlusDotCom, leading technology and digital payment company, has launched NetPOS devices, Android Based Point-Of-Sale Systems (PoS) enabled to process multiple types of payments securely on the go. The device, already certified by the Nigeria Interbank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) come in two variants- the NetPOS Mini and NetPOS Pro devices. Both devices come preinstalled with the NetPOS Payment App and the …

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We Will No Longer Tolerate Unqualified Persons As Teachers ― NUT Chairman

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has said that no new trade union has been registered as Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS). It described as a baseless claim by ASUSS that its registration has been upheld by the Supreme Court ruling, saying that such matter was never before the apex court. Addressing a press conference …

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How providence lead Ojo to Lofty Heights

Adesoro Tolu Austen, Special Adviser on Media and Labour to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Ojo Olatunde Amos chronicles the eventful rise of his principal to an enviable height in his career “He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end may safely trust God’s providence to lead him aright” -Blaise Pascal On Valentine’s Day …

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Dino Melaye speaks on dumping PDP, returning to APC

Dino Melaye, former Kogi West Senator, on Tuesday, condemned calls demanding he defects from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Melaye said he can not return to the APC which he likened to a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO. In a tweet, Melaye wrote: “God will punish those coming to say Dino leave PDP. How can l …

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Rudiger takes swipe at Lampard, praises Tuchel-Barnsley vs Chelsea

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at a former manager, Frank Lampard and hailing his replacement Thomas Tuchel, as a coach “who knows what he wants”. Tuchel remains unbeaten as the Blues boss ahead of their FA Cup clash with Barnsley on Thursday. After a 0-0 draw with Wolves in his first match, Tuchel has guided Chelsea …

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Ghana shut down its parliament over 17 members staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

Ghana has shut down its parliament for at least three weeks over a surge in cases of coronavirus among lawmakers and parliamentary staff. The speaker of the house, Alban Bagbin, declared that the legislature will be in recess until March 2 This is to disinfect and sanitize the premises. Read Also:  Federal Government opens talks with China to have access to …

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PDP Northern Senatorial District aspirant in Cross River, Iji is dead

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Senatorial District aspirant in Cross River State, Dr Mary Iji is dead. Dr Iji was one of the aspirants under the party (PDP) for the December 5, 2020, Senatorial by-election in the State. Iji died on Tuesday morning at the General Hospital, Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. A family source said Iji …

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Enugu govt awards contract for workers’ housing estate road

Workers of Enugu State, under the aegis of the Organized Labour, on Tuesday, paid a Thank-you visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s consistency in addressing their issues in spite of various challenges confronting the nation. The Organized Labour, comprising the state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and Joint Public …

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Leaders must unite against insecurity, herdsmen criminality, divisive forces and inter-tribal conflict, says Lawan

President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite against criminality stemming from the activities of bandits and kidnappers, as well as resist the antics of divisive elements bent on instigating inter-ethnic tensions across the country. According to him, “Insurgency, Banditry, Kidnapping and Militancy remain serious threats to a secured and safe Nigeria”, adding that …

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