November 24, 2024
Edo Governor Okpebholo appoints 14-member panel to probe Obaseki
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has constituted a 14-member state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin, said the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November. Mr Itua listed the members […]
Leicester City coach sacked
Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper after a run of two wins in 12 Premier League matches. Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also been released by the club. The statement from the club reads: “Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their […]
Okpebholo restores statutory rights to Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, abolishing the new traditional councils in Edo South created by the last administration. He also backed the Federal Government’s Gazette, which gave the ownership of the returned artefact to the Oba’s palace, which was looted […]
PDP says Ogun LG poll, breach of democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West has condemned alleged intimidation and irregularities during the recent Local Government elections in Ogun State, describing the conduct of the exercise as a sham and a breach of democratic values. The party expressed its position in a statement issued by its South-West Publicity Secretary, Sanya Atofarati, and made […]
Minimum Wage: Governor Otu appeals to labour unions to suspend warning strike
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has appealed to organised labour in the state to reconsider its planned two-day warning strike. The industrial action is scheduled to commence at midnight on Sunday, 24 November, and continue until Tuesday, 26 November 2024. The labour unions initiated the strike in response to the government’s delay in […]
NDLEA Arrests Businessman At Enugu Airport For Ingesting 90 Wraps Of Cocaine
Intercepts N4.3bn worth of opioids at Onne, Tincan ports Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. Osuoha was intercepted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the arrival hall of the Enugu […]
EPL: Title dreams over if we lose to Liverpool, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that Manchester City’s dream to win five successive premiership titles in a row could be dashed if his side loses to table-toppers, Liverpool next week Sunday. Speaking to ESPN on Saturday after Manchester city’s fifth defeat in all competitions and third straight league game with a 4-0 defeat […]
DROMI storms Port-Harcourt, distributes palliatives to residents (Photos)
A Non Governmental Organization, Dr. Rhoda Makinde Initiatives (DROMI), has distributed palliative items as part of its Welfare Programme to residents of Port-Harcourt in Rivers state to cushion the effect of hardship currently being faced by Nigerians. At the Food Palliative Drive, which took place at Market Road, Runuodani Playground, Elelenwo, Rivers state, beneficiaries, mostly […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Slam Critics Who Say ‘He’s Finished’
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at his critics who feel he is finished.The Portuguese said he still feels the passion to win silverwares despite moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Real Madrid and Juventus star joined Al Nassr in November 2022 after leaving Manchester United. The 39-year-old has helped Al Nassr win one trophy, namely […]
I was a bricklayer, did freestyle for N5,000 – Singer Shallipopi
Nigerian singer Shallipopi has revealed that he did menial jobs and even performed for N5,000 before his rise to fame. Shallipopi, whose real name is Crown Uzama, is known for his 2023 single ‘Elon Musk’ and singing in the Amapiano and Afrobeats genre. Taking to his official X handle on Saturday, the artiste disclosed that […]