Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume on Tuesday rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Service Committee.
Ndume said the new office does not reflect his seniority and posture as a high ranking senator. The lawmaker’s decision was disclosed in a letter signed by his Chief Confidential Secretary, Yati Shuaibu Gawu. The letter reads: “I am directed to inform you that Distinguished Senator Mohammed All Ndume has rejected the allocation of office […]
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Convener of the Yoruba Nation movement, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has criticized the upcoming nationwide protests planned for August 1, 2024, asserting that the demonstrations are driven by political motives aimed at destabilizing Nigeria.
In a statement yesterday, Igboho defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reforms, attributing the protests to resistance against the bold policy measures. Igboho praised Tinubu for his ambitious reforms since taking office, including the significant increase in the minimum wage and efforts to reduce food prices. “The bold steps taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed the grounding of Arik Air (W3, Lagos) aircraft based on a Federal Supreme Court order regarding a $2.5 million debt the airline owes to Atlas Petroleum International, the country’s largest privately owned petroleum exploration and production company.
“Based on the order of court over debt issues, their aircraft have been grounded,” Michael Achimugu, NCAA director for consumer protection and public affairs announced. The authority stated it was “well aware of the grounding of Arik Air aircraft over legal issues” and that it was monitoring the situation and engaging with Arik Air on […]
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Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has identified the practice of multiple marriages and indiscriminate childbearing in Northern Nigeria as a significant contributor to the country’s population crisis.
Fayose made the disclosure in an interview on Channels TV. He said the trend poses a substantial burden on the government and exacerbates the sufferings of millions of Nigerians. Mr Fayose said, “Let me say this. I went to one state in the North. I don’t want to mention the name of the state. I […]
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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he has not had contact with the Football Association over the England manager’s job.
Howe is among those linked with the vacancy after Gareth Southgate stepped down on 16 July. “Absolutely no contact whatsoever from anybody, and I’m fully committed to Newcastle,” said Howe when asked about England during Newcastle’s pre-season trip to Japan. “There’s nothing to talk about. “I don’t need to address the players. They know, I […]
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Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez says he will make a decision about his future at the club after the Paris 2024 Games.
Alvarez, 24, is due to make his third start for Argentina at the Olympics when they face Ukraine on Tuesday in Lyon. In March 2023, Alvarez signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at City until 2028. “There is a lot of talk,” said Alvarez before the Ukraine match when asked about his City […]
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Hosts France will play Argentina in the Olympic men’s football quarter-finals after progressing to the last eight by beating New Zealand to top Group A.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta got the opening goal for a dominant France who registered an impressive 34 shots to New Zealand’s nine. Mateta gave them a 19th-minute lead and New Zealand soon found themselves placed under relentless pressure as the hosts looked to add to their tally. They managed to hold out until the […]
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Everton have signed centre-back Jake O’Brien on a four-year deal for £16.4m from Lyon.
The 23-year-old Republic of Ireland defender made 27 appearances for the Ligue 1 side last season. He becomes Everton’s fifth summer signing after midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrom and the return of Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds. “I’m buzzing and so happy to have signed for Everton,” O’Brien said. “I’ve […]
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President Ruto Nominates Dorcas Oduor as Kenya’s First Female Attorney General
President William Ruto has nominated Dorcas Oduor to serve as the country’s next Attorney General (AG). Oduor, who currently holds the position of Secretary of Public Prosecutions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), is set to become the first woman to occupy the AG office Oduor’s nomination comes just days after […]
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Victor Osimhen’s agent dismissed speculation regarding a possible loan move to Chelsea as part of a deal.
Chelsea and Napoli are currently engaged in negotiations regarding a potential exchange deal involving Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku. It has been rumored that the agreement will entail a permanent transfer for Lukaku, while Osimhen will be loaned out. Robert Calenda, the agent representing the players, has refuted claims of a loan deal with a […]
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