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Chairman Mahmood Yakubu is not dead – INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the public to disregard rumors regarding the death of its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement released today by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, it was confirmed that Yakubu is alive and well. This clarification follows unverified reports claiming that the INEC Chairman…
CBN imposes N150m fine on banks releasing new notes to hawkers
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks that have been found guilty of illegally supplying mint naira notes to currency hawkers throughout the country. This action follows the CBN’s response to recent misinformation regarding the acceptance of old N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes that are…
ASUP directs Polytechnic lecturers to resume after two-week strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has instructed its members to return to work starting Monday, December 16, 2024. This decision comes after the conclusion of a two-week industrial action that took place from December 2 to December 15, 2024. ASUP President Shammah Kpanja stated that the call for polytechnic lecturers to resume their…
EPL: Iwobi stars as Fulham, 10-man Liverpool draw, Arsenal slip up, Ndidi out
SUPER Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi produced another impressive performance today as Fulham drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield in the English Premier League. Iwobi was a constant menace on the left side of midfield, combining with Antonee Robinson to torment Liverpool down that flank. The Nigeria international was involved with Fulham’s second goal, finding Robinson…
CAF Awards: Cameroon on top in Men’s Player of the Year titles, Nigeria second
ALTHOUGH there is no player from Cameroon among the five finalists for the 2024 CAF Awards Men’s Player of the Year, the Indomitable Lions have produced more winners of the prize over the years than any other national team. The winner of this year’s award will be crowned in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night,…
S’KOREA: President Yeol to step aside after impeachment vote
South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday said he would “step aside” after parliament voted to remove him from office, urging an end to “politics of excess and confrontation”. “Though I must now step aside for a while, the journey toward the future… must never come to a stop,” he said in a…
Alleged ₦80.2b fraud: EFCC explains Yahaya Bello’s absence from previous court trials
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the reasons for former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello’s absence from previous court hearings. In a statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, citing Bello’s lawyer, J.B. Daudu (SAN), it was noted that his absence was “a procedural move.” This absence has caused delays in the trial…
OYO: Fire guts Ibadan church
A devastating fire broke out at a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that the church was holding a Friday vigil when the…
KOGI: Two students dead, others injured in road crash
TWO students tragically lost their lives in a horrific motor accident yesterday morning along the Felele axis of the Lokoja-Abuja highway in Kogi State. According to reliable reports, a heavily loaded articulated vehicle heading to Abuja lost control and collided with a tricycle, commonly known as Keke Napep, which was carrying passengers to Lokoja town.…
Shettima departs Abuja for Dubai to represent Tinubu at launch of oil facility
VICE President Kashim Shettima yesterday departed Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning and naming of a $315 million oil production and storage facility. This facility, fully owned by Nigerian company Oriental Energy Limited, is set to be commissioned on December 14, 2024. Following the event in Dubai,…
‘The Man Died’… in Carthage film Festival, Tunisia, Dec 14-21
*Wins awards at AFRIFF and ENIFF Award-winning film, The Man Died, a feature film inspired by Wole Soyinka’s prison notes of same title, continues its global tour with a a three-some screening romp at the Cartharge Film Festival, which began on November 14, and will end 21st in Tunisia. This is as it is also…
Dream Team goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Nchekwube, joins Sporting Lagos
IN a move that is set to shake up the Nigerian football scene, Sporting Lagos have announced the signing of highly-rated goalkeeper Ifeanyi Nchekwube. The talented shot-stopper joins the ambitious Lagos-based club from Akwa United where he spent three successful years. Nchekwube’s impressive credentials include two invitations to Nigeria’s U23 national football squad, the Dream…
Rita Edochie condemns Pawpaw death rumours
Nollywood veteran Rita Edochie has expressed her frustration over the recurring death rumours surrounding her colleague, Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw. Edochie lamented that she had recently encountered these false rumours about Pawpaw’s death twice. She noted that some fans surprisingly believed the fake news and expressed their condolences in the comment section. In…
CAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Eagles, Falcons, Edo Queens make finals
SIX Nigerian players and teams are still in contention for honours at the 2024 CAF Awards, with Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie up for the biggest prizes. The CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled for Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, with Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Lookman favourite to succeed his compatriot Victor Osimhen as African Men’s…
‘I stand by what I said’: Badenoch defends Nigeria comments
Kemi Badenoch has defended her remarks about Nigeria following criticism from the country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, who accused her of disrespecting her heritage. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK and spent much of her youth in Nigeria, has often spoken about living with fear and instability in a country she…
Yuletide: IGP Egbetokun orders nationwide deployment to tackle crimes
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday directed the immediate deployment of personnel to strategic locations, and key areas, and identified hotspots across the country to curb traffic and highway robberies, as well as other criminal activities.Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the initiative aims to ensure the…
Time Magazine names Donald Trump Person of the Year for second time
Time Magazine on Thursday named US President-elect Donald Trump its “person of the year,” marking the second time he has won the accolade in acknowledgement of the mogul’s stunning political comeback. Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election, adorns the magazine’s title cover sporting his distinctive red tie and striking…
Senate orders probe into FCT demolitions, invites Wike
The Senate on Thursday sought an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has set up an investigative committee to look into the matter. The committee will also invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the demolitions, which have left many residents…
Another LP rep member defects to APC, cites leadership crisis
The member representing Jos South and East Federal Constituency Alfred Illiya Ajang has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday, the now-defected member claimed that the crisis in the Labour Party was…