A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has lashed out at the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over his warning to the former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. Eze advised that rather than resorting to what he described as mindless and aimless warning and intimidation, Matawalle, a…
Spanish club Espanyol pulled off a stunning victory over league leaders Real Madrid, who in turn missed an opportunity to move four points clear at the top of La Liga. After soaking up huge amounts of pressure, the home side caught Carlo Ancelotti’s side on the counter-attack in the 85th minute with Carlos Romero slotted…
Aston Villa are close to signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline. According to reports talks are at an advanced stage, but there is work to be done to finalise the move. The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an attractive one for the…
Sokoto State Government led by Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto says it is committed to developing Youth and Sports Activities in the State. The State Commissioner ministry for Youth and Sports Development, Engr. Mustapha Muhammad also assured that the administration will work towards reviving and renovating the facilities to meet national standards. Engr. Muhammad maintain that…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain and a renowned Public Affairs Commentator, Otunba Yomi Adelowo, has said that with the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Mojisola Lasbat Meranda’s experience, education, family background, leadership skills and competence, he has no doubt that she possessed the requisites to effectively function…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State University (LASU) branch, on Friday paid a courtesy visit on the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. The student representatives said the visit was to congratulate Meranda over her emergence as Speaker of the State Assembly. Meranda, an alumnus of…
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and address its current challenges, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang , joined his counterparts at the PDP Governors’ Forum Meeting held in Asaba, Delta State. The meeting, chaired by the Forum Chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed, provided a…
As part of its effort to further sanitize the aviation industry, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has revoked the Air Operator Certificates of two operators. According to a statement by Chris Agabi of the NCAA Media Department late Friday night, the affected airlines are: Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. The statement…
The Edo State Security Corps has arrested three young men in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, in connection with a kidnapping incident. The arrest was made possible by a distress call from a woman, Mrs. Ufuha Rita, who was being targeted by the kidnappers. According to Commander of the Corps, Friday Ibadin, a…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H. E Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has condemned in the strongest terms recent statements made by Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Dr. Matawalle issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to desist…
