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Zamfara: Gov Matawalle appoints Sanusi as new Emir of Kaura-Namoda

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Zamfara Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

Governor Bello Matawalle By Abubakar AhmedZamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has presented letter of appointment to Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad as the new Emir of Kaura-Namoda. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Jamilu Iliyasu, Press Secretary to the governor in Gusau on Tuesday. He stated that the appointment letter was presented at a […]

Police arrest fleeing former Director-General of Imo State Broadcasting Corporation, 82, who stabbed wife to death

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, Sex and Relationship, State News Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

Three brothers kill sibling over proceeds from mother’s burial The Imo State police command yesterday said that it has arrested the ex-Director General of the Imo State Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Theophilus Okere, aged 82, who stabbed his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Okere, to death with kitchen knife at Ngor Okpala local government area of the state […]

Corruption at AfDB: U.S. rejects Adesina’s exoneration, wants fresh probe

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

Akinwumi Adesina of AfDB The United States has rejected the clean bill given Dr. Akinwumi Adesina by the African Development Bank ethics committee, over corruption allegations. Instead, the U.S. has called for an independent probe, thus upending AfDB’s board decision to end an investigation against Adesina. In a letter dated May 22 and addressed to […]

Why I struggled at Leicester City – Ahmed Musa

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

Ahmed Musa Super Eagles captain and Al Nassr’s forward, Ahmed Musa has revealed that the presence of Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez was the major reason he failed to earn a first-eleven playing berth during his spell at Leicester City. Musa signed to the English side, Leicester City for a then club-record £16.6 fee in July […]

Press Release: Immortalize Kobani, Badey, Others, MOSOP Urges Rivers State Government

Posted by admin Headlines, Press Releases, Rivers, State News Monday, May 25th, 2020

Condemn the Role of the RSG in their Death The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the government of Rivers State to immortalize former political leaders of the state Chief Edward Kobani, Mr Albert Badey, Chief Theophilus Orage and Chief Samuel Orage who lost their lives in an unfortunate […]

The Weeping Governor of This Era

Posted by admin Cross River, Governors, Headlines, State News Monday, May 25th, 2020

Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Vanessa Obioha write that Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State may not have done anything new with his recent emotive announcement of tax exemption for Cross Riverians. It is simply a repeat of a promise he made three years ago. Over the weekend, Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State triggered […]

[ICYMI] How teenage girl faked own death to avoid financial pressure from mother

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, May 25th, 2020

A teenage girl, Margaret Ikumu, 19, of Oni community in Oju Local Government Area of Benue, has faked her own death on social media to avoid financial pressure from her mother. A statement signed by DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, made this known on Sunday. Elkana said that […]

Uzoho dismisses rivalry with Akpeyi, Ezenwa but Okoye

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Femi Solaja with agency report Super Eagles’ first choice goal keeper, Francis Uzoho, yesterday dismissed any threats from the duo of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi but would rather be wary of Maduka Okoye when the international window resumes after the Covid-19 era. The lanky goal keeper who is expected to return action after […]

CAF’s $625,000 Largess for Enyimba, Rangers

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 25th, 2020

The financial burdens of Enyimba FC and Enugu Rangers may be lessoned as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) begins the disbursement of financial rewards to the teams that featured in this season’s continental clubs’ competitions. Together, the two Nigerian clubs will get $625,000. According to SportsVillage Square, the early disbursement of the fund by […]

Namibian President: At 57, AU has achieved democratic, self-governing, civil war-free Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Adedayo Akinwale The President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, has commended the African Union (AU) for achieving what some thought would be impossible – a free, democratic, self-governing and most importantly an Africa without incessant civil wars. The Namibia President stated this on Monday in his message to commemorate AU at 57. He said […]