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Fubara: South-South Governors To Boycott all Nigeria Governors Forum, NEC Meetings, Demand Immediate Wike’s Removal From Tinubu’s Cabinet

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Governors from Nigeria’s South-South region have announced their intention to boycott all meetings of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the National Economic Council (NEC) in protest over the handling of crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The South-South governors are demanding immediate action from President…

Bobrisky: FG Panel Recommends Reforms For Nigerian Correctional Service

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

An investigative panel probing allegations of preferential treatment for popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, during his six-month prison sentence has submitted its findings. The report confirms that while Bobrisky served his term in custody, he enjoyed a range of special privileges that violated standard prison regulations. Contrary to claims that Bobrisky was…

FG set to fix federal roads nationwide — Lawmaker

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Aderemi Oseni, announced on Monday that the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, is prepared to repair all federal roads across Nigeria as part of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate the suffering of the masses. Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido…

AFCON: CAF To Rule On Libya vs Nigeria Case Wednesday

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The Confederation of African Football will on Wednesday announce its decision on the botched AFCON qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15 According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the apex continental football body will announce the final decision regarding the players’ ordeal during the first leg…

Neymar Returns After Long Injury Lay Off

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Brazil forward Neymar has made his first appearance for Al-Hilal in over a year after recovering from surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. The 32-year-old came on in the 77th minute of his side’s 5-4 win over UAE Pro League side Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League. Neymar…

Liverpool’s Captain Van Dijk In Talks For A New Deal

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened talks with the club about signing a new deal. The 33-year-old has been at Anfield since January 2018 and his current contract runs out at the end of the season. “Discussions are ongoing, we will see what happens in the future,” said Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk. England international…

Yorubas Are My Family’s Greatest Enemies– Femi Kuti

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has stated that some of his family’s greatest enemies are members of their own ethnic group, the Yoruba. Speaking at the 2024 Felaberation Festival in Lagos, he specifically mentioned former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late business mogul, MKO Abiola, as significant adversaries of the Kuti family. He explained that…

Property Owners in Abuja Cry Foul Over 50 Duplexes Demolished By FCDA

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Residents and property owners in Sabon Lugbe Southwest area, Lugbe, Abuja, are seeking President Bola Tinubu’s intervention following the demolition of 50 duplexes in an estate approved by the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS). The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has been at the center of controversy in recent times, with allegations of collaborating with…

Retired School Teachers And LG Employees In Enugu Complain About Their 26-Month Pension, 18-Year Gratuity Nonpayment

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago010 mins

A case in point is the one at Udi from Awgu after the verification exercise, the children came looking for their father and we found him at Upper Iweka at Onitsha Overhead bridge in Anambra State. The man’s documents were scattered everywhere. And if you queue and you are not verified, they will tell you…

Dangote Refinery Reportedly Asks Court To Void Import Of NNPCL, Matrix, Four Others In ₦100 Billion Case

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago02 mins

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to void import licenses issued to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and four other companies for the purpose of importing refined petroleum products that are already being produced by Dangote without…