The rift between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, current Minister of Interior, deepened Wednesday as their key loyalists traded blames over the huge debt profile of the state. While supporters of Aregbesola said Osun’s debt incurred during his tenure had been liquidated, those …
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Andrea Angeli Admits That The European Super League Can’t Continue
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League (ESL) project cannot proceed as AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid joined the six Premier League clubs in withdrawing. Agnelli was one of the chief architects of the breakaway plans, which involved 12 clubs from England, Spain and Italy. Barcelona …
Read More »Ogun PDP: Kashamu, Adebutu Factions Reunite; Vow To Unseat APC In 2023
The political infighting between members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State appears to have been laid to rest as loyalists of Late Buruji Kashamu and Hon. Ladi Adebutu sheathed their swords. This is as leaders of the PDP in the State gathered Wednesday at the party secretariat …
Read More »The Origin Of The European Super League Idea
The origin of the European football super league idea – The idea of a European Super League is not new. It has been discussed since the 1990s. In fact a super league was almost established in 1998. The underlying factor behind this idea is an ideological struggle between football’s governing …
Read More »U.S Asks Citizens To Avoid 14 Nigerian States
The United States, in its latest travel advisories warned its citizens to avoid some 14 Nigerian states, rife with terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. Although it approved travel to other parts, it urged its citizens to “Reconsider travel to Nigeria”. the updated advisory, the U.S. State Department added at least 116 …
Read More »Why Hon Chukwuma Umeoji Is The Right Man To Succeed Governor Obiano
As the race for who flies the All Progressive Grand Alliance party ticket in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Anambra takes a centre stage – with loads of political bigwigs, stakeholders and contestants making loud statements, it is pertinent that the progressive type of leadership as witnessed under His Excellency, …
Read More »Makinde To Build ₦1.2 Billion New Governor’s Lodge in Abuja
Governor Seyi Makinde, along with the state government’s executive council, has approved N1.2 billion to construct a new lodge in Abuja for the incumbent and successive governors. The Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed that the council approved N1.2 billion to construct a new Governor’s Lodge at …
Read More »GTBank Records 9% Decline in Profit After Tax to ₦45.5Bn in Q1 2020
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc has released its unaudited Financial Results for the period ended March 31, 2021, to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the result by Brand News Day shows a resilient performance across all key financial metrics in the face of unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, …
Read More »Five Things You Didn’t Know About Ada Jesus
Popular Comedienne, Ada Jesus, died this morning after a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease. Here are five things you did not know about the late humour merchant. 1. She was born and raised in Imo State Ada Jesus was born on April 19, 1998, and she hails from Orlu, …
Read More »FG Probes Death Of ‘stowaway’ On Lagos-amsterdam Flight
The Federal Government is currently investigating how a stowaway found his way into a Lagos-Amsterdam flight on Monday, Daily Trust can report. The body of a Nigerian man was found underneath a KLM flight that landed in Amsterdam on Monday. Already the Dutch authorities have launched an investigation into the …
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