THE United States President-elect, Joe Biden’s appointment of three young Nigerians into his cabinet is replete with lessons, not just for Nigeria, but for the entire African continent. Biden first appointed 39-year-old Adewale Adeyemo, who was the first President of the Obama Foundation, as United States Deputy Secretary of the …
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Senate Kicks As Petroleum Ministry Spends ₦98.4 Million On Flyers
The Senate Public Account Committee has described as unacceptable the payment of N98.4m by the Petroleum Resources Ministry for the printing of leaflets. The flyers, according to the 2015 Auditor-General for the Federation’s report, was meant to create awareness campaign for the Petroleum Industrial Bill. The report, currently being scrutinised …
Read More »Ohanaeze Faction Asks Court To Stop Obiozor From Parading Himself As President
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Faction Asks Court Restrain Obiozor From Parading Self As President. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked a High Court sitting in Bwari Abuja to restrain Professor George Obiozor, who was elected by the Nnia Nwodo-led Ohanaeze from parading himself as the President General or be …
Read More »Adekunle Okunuga Suspended As A Doctor In 2015 For Flogging Son In UK Reinstated
A Nigerian consultant anaesthetist Adekunle Okunuga based in the United Kingdom has been reinstated following his suspension from work for beating his son. The 59-year-old medical personnel, who was arrested after the incident in June 2014, blamed his cultural upbringing in Nigeria for the act, Newsextra24 Reports He said corporal …
Read More »INEC Lists Hurdles To Anambra, 2023 Elections
INEC Lists Hurdles to Anambra, 2023 Elections Ahead of the governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified five critical areas of concern and challenges likely to confront the commission in the conduct of the elections. According to the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and …
Read More »Rehabilitation Works Begin At The National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Ongoing rehabilitation works at the National stadium Surulere Ongoing rehabilitation works at the National stadium Surulere. According to reports, a private company will handle the management of the stadium and the pitch will be grass.
Read More »Enyeama: Ejide Contributed To Me Being One Of The Best Goalkeepers In The World
Enyeama: Ejide Contributed To Me Being One Of The Best Goalkeepers In The World Vincent Enyeama says former Super Eagles teammate Austin Ejide played a big part in making him one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Enyeama and Ejide had a healthy rivalry during their time as Super …
Read More »Kukah: Catholic Knights of Saint Mulumba Faults Presidency’s Stand
The Order of The Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria (KSM) has condemned the stance of the Federal Government on the ‘Apologize or quit Sokoto’ threat issued to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, by the Muslim Solidarity Forum. KSM argued that the statement issued by the Senior Special …
Read More »Lionel Messi Sent-off For The First Time In His Barcelona Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZNbU8yQJX0 Barcelona suffered a shock 3-2 Supercopa de Espana final defeat to Athletic Bilbao in a match that saw Lionel Messi sent off late on. Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career after Inaki Williams scored a sublime goal that gave Athletic Bilbao a …
Read More »Outrage As Children Vote In Kano LG Election
Several pictures and videos circulating on social media show children, said to be between the ages of nine and 16, being accredited by electoral officials wearing face masks with the KANSIEC logo. In one of the videos, a young boy who appears to be between the age of 11 and …
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