Arsenal had lots of chances in the second half along with a penalty decision reversed by VAR before an own goal by keeper Bernd Leno talented the visitors that the 3 factors since the Gunners missing for the seventh time at home in the league this year. “We’re the better team. We lacked some clear-cut chances and the border in …
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has clarified that at no stage was he arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for attempting to bribe the bureau’s boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa with an amount of $350,000. Ekong clarified that Akpabio on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, had an audience with the new Chairman of the EFCC by …
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, has stalled resumption for the new academic session forever. Registrar of the institution, Dr. Godwin Ihionkhan, made this known in a statement on Saturday. According to him, “this would be to inform staff and students that direction has postponed resumption to the new academic session indefinitely.” The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) had vowed to continue …
The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has clarified the late human rights activist and National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Yinka Odumakin within an illustrious son of the State who has abandoned humanity with a heritage of inspirational service, fierce loyalty to the Yoruba race along with constant contributions to the quest for a greater nation. The Governor said …
The strategy by the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 has been brushed aside by the ruling party. The Ogun APC explained the PDP’s threat to shoot over the Ogun governorship seat in 2023 as”daydreaming, infantile political and fancy grandstanding devoid of practical reality.” It was reported Wednesday …
National President of AYCF, Yerima Shettima said the North would study his relationship with Nigerians from other regions before deciding to support Tinubu’s presidential ambition. In an exclusive chat with, Shettima explained that the former Lagos State governor’s capacity to maintain a fantastic connection with other regions is a determining factor for the North. In accordance with Shettima: “In case …
Nigerian R&B singer, Aituaje Iruobe aka Waje has shown that not being in love for quite some time prompted her most recent body and Extended Project (EP) branded Heart Season. In her Instagram live with her fans lately, when asked what inspired her EP, the only mother said”When you do not have love in your life and you’re praying for …
As part of these activities leading to the annual Best of Nollywood (BON) awards, the First Lady of Kogi State, Rashida Yahaya Bello will join past winners to see to children on May 27. The board and organizers of BON awards announced during the week in Lokoja, Kogi state after a trip to the first lady. The organizers also mentioned …
CNN African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by the leading telecommunications service provider, Globacom, will this weekend spotlight the efforts of legendary Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, music video director, Meji Alabi, and Laolu Senbanjo, a New York-based literary artist, Omotola Alabi and Senbanjo will be shedding light on their advocacy work on stemming the wave of malaria-induced health risks throughout Africa. …
The E-Lab Innova is an educational training program for its agri-food sector in Nigeria, which will be implemented in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Commission (NEPC) along with other Italian spouses, for example, MACFRUT, a leading exhibition for the agribusiness market. The training is directed at increasing the technical and technical abilities of Nigerian agri-food companies to encourage their …
In a statement he issued Friday night, Ozekhome argued that although Pantami committed the alleged terrorist actions before the enactment of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act 2013, he might be prosecuted under Section 46 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, 2004 (EFCC Act). In the inflammatory speeches, he’d voiced allegiance to and support for (including sympathy with) the …
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has established June 14 as the date for fresh elections into its board despite the federation’s leadership crisis that has refused to end. It’ll be remembered that since 2018 the sports federation has been embroiled in a leadership tussle between Engineer Ibrahim Gusau and Hon. Olamide George. However, the international sports governing body, World …
Rita Dominic has rewarded three budding actors with a cumulative amount of N1.4 million a few weeks after throwing out an acting challenge. The La Femme Anjola protagonist, in collaboration with Heritage Bank, presented the cheques to the budding celebrities, who emerged as winners of her acting c acting challenge. Jasmine Wrights, Chioma Okafor, and Josh Anowi, who came winner, …
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the present situation in the Republic of Chad, following the passing of President Idriss Deby. Magashi, who said he understood Nigeria would be most struck by the passing of Deby, voiced the commitment of the Federal Government to control the influx of refugees and weapons. He said the absence of Deby’s influence on …
The question about how to deal with the real impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria’s education system is a million-dollar and quite a difficult one to reply due to the severe damages that have been done to the education system in any way levels. The current curriculum may not be enough to repair the vast damages which have already …
Delta Government on Thursday said it was developing a one-stop-shop Agro-Industrial Park to diversify the country’s economy beyond oil. Commissioner for Information from the state, Mr Charles Aniagwu, revealed this while addressing journalists after an inspection visit to the Agro-Industrial Park at Aboh-Ogwashi at Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. He said that the job was one of …
Cross-dresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly called Bobrisky has clarified why she is not engaging in the ongoing Muslim fast. She said her monthly cycle flow has prevented her from being a part of the yearly Ramadan. According to her: “Folks have been asking me I’m not fasting, have been in my period lately!!!! As you all know girls fasting are …
The federal government says the passport application processing period from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will currently take six weeks. Rauf Aregebesola, minister of interior, stated this is to ensure a seamless, transparent operation, also as”accord individual dignity to applicants and fulfil citizenship ethics in accord with the mandate of the ministry”. According to a statement by Towoju Raphael, senior …
The National Economic Council (NEC) has dismissed allegations by the Federal Government printed N60 billion to shore up March allocation to States. Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki had accused the Federal Government of fiscal recklessness in printing extra money to match with allocations faulting the current government’s borrowing pattern. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, had denied …
The Lagos Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has decided to resume partially. This, it said, was based on a meeting with stakeholders during which 70 percent of the demands were fulfilled JUSUN Lagos Chairman, Asiwaju Shobowale Kehinde, confirmed their axillary requirements are being speedily looked into and results manifesting. He stated they had many interactions on …
