December 16, 2024
APC chieftain, Alao berates Makinde over arrest, prosecution of protesters
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State, Oyedele Hakeem Alao has condemned the arrest and prosecution of twelve people who accused Governor Seyi Makinde of the state of alleged land grabbing. DAILY POST reports that twelve mechanics in Ibadan have been remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. […]
Supreme Court imposes N5m on ex-presidential candidate for harassing Tinubu with frivolous suits
The Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja imposed a N5 million fine on a former presidential candidate, Ambrose Albert Owuru, for harassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a frivolous and vexatious suit. Owuru, who contested the 2019 presidential election against former President Muhammadu Buhari on the platform of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), was ordered […]
I’m Fit To Face Trabzonspor, Osimhen Declares
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says he is fit enough to start against Trabzonspor in Monday’s Süper Lig clash. The Nigerian international stated this in an interview with Beyaz TV via Ajansspor, where he confirmed that he has fully recovered from his injury. He also appealed to the fans to come out in their numbers […]
Wolves Sack Gary O’Neil After Defeat To Ipswich
Wolves have sacked manager Gary O’Neil following their last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday. It marked their fourth league defeat in a row, following a 4-2 loss to Bournemouth, a devastating 4-0 defeat against Everton and a 2-1 loss at West Ham. Wolves remain 19th in the Premier League […]
Gov Alia Taking Sports To Greater Heights With World Class infrastructure
Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has demonstrated a strong commitment to elevating the state’s sports infrastructure, and a major step in this vision is the award of a contract to Monimichelle, a leading sports facility development company. This project aims to transform Benue’s primary stadium into a world-class facility that will […]
Dikko Deserves NSC Chairmanship Appointment, Tinubu Replies Critics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that Malam Shehu Dikko deserved his appointment as the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). President Tinubu made the remark during a meeting with the new Leadership of the sports commission at the Presidential Villa over the weekend. He lauded the achievements and visibility of the former chairman […]
Ademola Lookman Clear Favourite As CAF Crowns 2024 African Best Footballer, Others Today
Unless the unthinkable happens in the Moroccan City of Marrakech tonight, Ademola Lookman will be crowned African Footballer of the Year 2024, succeeding compatriot Victor Osimhen. The choice of the Atalanta star striker is highly debatable considering his performance over the last 12 months. His three goals and two assists were pivotal to Nigeria reaching […]
CSOs Urge FG To Revitalise Cooperative Societies
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government to prioritise the revitalisation of cooperative societies as a means of boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector and economy. This appeal was made during a roundtable discussion held yesterday at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja. The event, which brought together key stakeholders including the Federal […]
SEC Rolls Out Campaign To Attract More Foreign, Local Investors
In its avowed commitment to ensure that more Nigerians are attracted to the capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out an enlightenment initiative tagged #investnigeria. Speaking at the official rollout at the weekend, director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama said the aim is to promote investment in the capital market through […]
Governors Mourn Victims Of Benue Boat Mishap
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the people and government of Benue State on the death of 20 people in the last weekend’s boat mishap in Agatu local government area of the state. The Forum, in a statement signed by its chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, also commended the emergency responders […]