January 24, 2024
Chieftaincy saga: Soludo dissolves Anambra Traditional Rulers Council
The rift between the Anambra State government and the state’s Traditional Rulers Council has taken a new turn, with the governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo saying the council, as presently constituted, is unknown to law. At a meeting with the Royal Fathers in Awka, Soludo said a committee made up of five Traditional Rulers, plus officers […]
Tunisia coach steps down after dismal AFCON outing
Tunisia coach, Jalel Kadri, announced he was stepping down after his side’s disappointing group exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. He joins the coaches of hosts, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Algeria to leave their posts on Wednesday. Kadri announced his decision in the aftermath of the Carthage Eagles’ goalless draw with South Africa, which […]
Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s role as acting leader, forms elders caucus
Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has scrapped the roles of acting leader and deputy acting leader within the group. Ayo Adebanjo was the acting leader of the group. In a communique issued at the end of its general meeting which held in Akure, Ondo state capital on Wednesday, Afenifere said the move was “to reposition and […]
FULL LIST: AFCON round 16 fixtures
African Cup of Nations 2023 hosts Cote d’ivoire have qualified for the Round of 16 of the competition.The host who qualified as one of the best losers will face Senegal in Yamoussoukro on Monday. Here is the full list of AFCON round 16 fixtures. Angola vs Namibia Nigeria vs Cameroon Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea Egypt […]
Ondo Governor appoints Deputy, SSG, Chief of Protocol
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially announced his selection for the position of Deputy Governor. Aiyedatiwa selected Olayide Owolabi Adelami, who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He was born over 60 years ago to the family of Oluka Oribokun by Pa and Mrs Amos Adelami Adelami graduated from the prestigious Imade College in Owo […]
10 People Still Missing From Ibadan Explosion – Bodija Community
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said no fewer than 10 people were still missing following the Jan. 17 explosion in the area. “I think it is now more towards eight and nine persons now, or even 10, whom those in the neighbourhood have talked about,” the Association’s President, Mr Muyiwa Bamgbose, […]
Algeria part ways with coach after AFCON exit
Djamel Belmadi has left his post as Algeria head coach following the group stage exit of the Desert Foxes at the ongoing AFCON tournament. According to a statement on the Algerian team’s X account on Wednesday, the country football federation parted ways with the 47-year-old coach after “an amicable agreement”. “A tweet by Mr. Walid […]
Police service commission appoints DIG, promotes 1,897 senior officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Dasuki Galadanci as Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), and the promotion of 1,897 senior polices officers. Ikechukwu Ani, the head of press and public relations of PSC, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the new DIG, appointed to represent the […]
Ondo Medical University Workers Protest Non-payment Of N105,000 Wage Awards
Academic activities were grounded at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo City, Ondo State on Wednesday after a protest by staff unions over the non-implementation of minimum wage and N35,000 wage award. The workers who displayed placards with various inscriptions appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to come to their aid. The unions involved […]
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of fake Dano milk in Nigerian markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a warning to the public on Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across states in Nigeria. According to a statement released by NAFDAC on the incident, investigations by the TG Arla Dairy Product Enterprise company (Holder […]