GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier commemorated the death of police officer Rouven Laur at a ceremony in the western city of Mannheim on Friday. Laur died in an attack at Mannheim’s Market Square a week ago. Steinmeier, state premier Winfried Kretschmann, and state interior minister Thomas Strobl all paused for a …
Read More »Transfer: Napoli Targets Lukaku As Osimhen’s Replacement
NEW Napoli manager Antonio Conte plans to take Romelu Lukaku off Chelsea’s hands by making the striker his first signing. Napoli’s move for Lukaku would only happen if they managed to sell Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen first. Brighton have put 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler on their next manager shortlist. Chelsea are …
Read More »Tosin Adarabioyo Joins Chelsea From Fulham
Chelsea have completed the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a four-year contract. Chelsea announced the signing of Adarabioyo in a statement on Friday. The 26-year-old defender completed a medical earlier this week and will arrive at Stamford Bridge on a free transfer when his contract with Fulham officially …
Read More »NLC Slams SGF: Treasonable Felons, Economic Saboteurs Are Looters
The Nigeria Labour Congress has lashed out at Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume over his comments on the nationwide strike embarked upon by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Akume had, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, said the organized Labour committed a treasonable …
Read More »Nigeria’s Economy Will Hit $1.85tn By 2029, IMF Predicts
THE International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has predicted that Nigeria’s economy will reach $1.85 trillion by 2029 in terms of purchasing power parity. This forecast suggests a significant growth trajectory for the country’s economy over the next five years. According to the IMF data, Nigeria’s gross domestic product in PPP …
Read More »Council Crisis: Court Summons UniAbuja VC
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja, Prof. Rasheed Na’Allah, to appear before it on June 13 to show cause why the planned inauguration of the newly elected Internal Governing Council Members of the institution should not be stopped. …
Read More »Gov. Adeleke Presents 4bn Bond Certificates To Retirees
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun presented N4 billion in bond certificates to both state and local government retirees in the state on Friday. Presenting the bond certificates, Adeleke said that out of the figure, retirees at the state level would receive N1.59 billion, while retirees at the local government level …
Read More »Prof Ezeokonkwo Emerges As Acting VC Of UNN
Prof Romanus Ezeokonkwo, the incumbent Deputy Vice-chancellor, Administration at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has been elected as the Acting Vice-chancellor of the university. Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Public Relations Officer of the university, made the disclosure in a statement issued at the end of the 422nd session of …
Read More »Gov Abiodun Charges New Perm Secs On Service Excellence, Teamwork
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, swore in four new permanent secretaries on Friday with a promise that his administration would continue to create the necessary ambience for the optimal development of the state. The new permanent secretaries are: Mr. Bernard Olanrewaju Ogunyinka, Mr. Augustine Adekunle Oyesanwen, Engr. Olanike Olawunmi …
Read More »Why Marriage Is Not For Everyone – BBNaija Uriel
Big Brother Naija Reality TV star and chef, Uriel Oputa, popularly known as Uriel, says critics questioning her single status should back off as marriage is not for everyone. Uriel, who is also an entrepreneur and chef, took to her Instagram account, @urielmusicstar, to address the issue, saying that marriage …
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