Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to give a special concession and alternatives to the people of the state against the 31 January deadline for the change of old naira notes into new ones. Buni said the appeal became necessary due to lack of banking … Read more
A Lagos State High Court has sentenced the Medical Director of Excel Medical Centre Dolphin Estate, Dr. Ejike Ferdinand Orji, to one year imprisonment for negligence and endangering the life of a 16-year-old patient. Justice Adedayo Akintoye found the doctor guilty on 4 of the six counts for which he was charged. In the charge … Read more
Two persons died in a pit toilet at Sabon Gari Market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State on Saturday while opening up the chamber for easy use. The spokesman of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, stated in Kano on Sunday that the accident happened on Saturday night. He stated that the … Read more
A group, The Natives, has called on the Department of State Security, DSS, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, to fish-out oil marketers and other saboteurs responsible for petroleum scarcity across the country. The group in a statement issued on Sunday by its President General, Smart Edwards, said saboteurs among marketers and … Read more
The US government has insisted it doesn’t have a preferred candidate in Nigeria’s general election. The United States Consul General, Will Stevens, made this known during a town hall meeting which was organised by the Niger-Delta Open Observatory, NOGO, in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday. Stevens also warned that those who instigate electoral violence will … Read more
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has praised the qualities in the Arsenal squad. The Gunners are five points ahead of City going into Sunday’s fixtures. The Premier League leaders are managed by Guardiola’s former assistant Mikel Arteta. Guardiola has spoken of some of the things the Arsenal players are doing well at the moment. “They … Read more
Despite adjusting their pump prices far above the new government’s price regime of N194 per litre, filling stations in Kaduna State are not dispensing petroleum products due to scarcity of supply, thereby creating hardship for motorists. The situation is forcing buyers who cannot afford the endless queue at the stations to buy fuel from the … Read more
As the federal government deepens its commitment to diversifying the nation’s economy, the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has made a strong case for the need to boost Gum Arabic cultivation and production in Yobe State. Lawan, who stated this recently in Damaturu at a state banquet organized by the Yobe State government … Read more
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has urged Nigerians to pick a presidential candidate that would put the country together. Primate Ayodele disclosed this in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, on Sunday. He also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to be intimidated over the … Read more
Parents and caregivers in Kano State and other parts of the country have been advised to ensure their children under one year are fully vaccinated with pentavalent vaccines and other childhood vaccines. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, noted that the childhood vaccines are Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), Rotavirus vaccine, polio vaccine, inactivated polio … Read more
Prof. Zainab-Duke Abiola, widow of late MKO Abiola has dragged the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and Inspector Teju Moses to court for alleged defamation. Prof. Abiola, through her counsel, Mr Tawo Tawo, SAN, in her statement claimed she was framed on Sept. 20, 2022, when she was arrested for … Read more
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to spend time on the sidelines again as a result of injury. Ndidi was not included in the matchday squad as the Foxes were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. It has now emerged that the Nigeria … Read more
West Ham midfielder, Declan Rice, is favouring a move to Arsenal ahead of Chelsea, according to the UK Guardian. The Blues have been eyeing the England international for a long time. However, they now face competition from Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta has made Rice one of his top targets ahead of the summer. West Ham … Read more
Nigeria’s survival is dependent on the successful plugging of federal revenue leakages by the incoming government to ensure all monies generated go straight to the Federation Account. This position was submitted by Hafiz Kawu, the House of Representatives member from Tarauni Federal Constituency, Kano, while answering questions from newsmen at the Correspondents Chapel Dialogue meeting … Read more
Action will continue in the Nigeria Premier Football League with eight matches across different centres on Sunday (today). In the biggest clash of the day, Plateau United will entertain Enyimba at the New Jos Stadium in a battle between two former champions. Plateau United are still searching for their first win of the campaign after … Read more
Libyan giants, Al Ahli have signed Nigerian striker, John Ebuka on loan for the rest of the season. Ebuka joined the Tripoli-based club from Egyptian Premier League outfit, Ceramica Cleopatra. Al Ahli have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Egyptian club, Zamalek were also keen on signing the … Read more
Former Aston Villa man, Gabriel Agbonlahor has said that Mykhailo Mudryk would be a problem for defenders in the Premier League. This was following the Ukrainian’s debut performance for Chelsea against Liverpool on Saturday. Mudryk appeared to be on his way to Arsenal before Chelsea hijacked the deal, paying around £99 million. He came on … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court over electricity tariff hike. DAILY POST reports that this was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the group’s Deputy Director, Kolawale Oluwadare. Joined in the suit as Respondents are the country’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Nigerian … Read more
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has given a reason forward, Memphis Depay left the Blaugrana for Atletico Madrid. Depay recently completed a move to Atletico Madrid after the two La Liga clubs agreed on a €3million deal, with €1million in extras. The Dutchman has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Diego Simeone’s side and made his Los … Read more
Arsenal will, on Sunday evening, host Manchester United in the Premier League match-day 21 tie at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal head to the game after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in their previous Premier League encounter last Sunday, while Man United drew with Crystal Palace. The Gunners will be seeking revenge on the only team (Man United) … Read more