Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari never wanted President Bola Tinubu to succeed him. In an interview with Tribune, Lamido stated that Buhari preferred ex-Senate President Ahmed Lawan as his successor, but lacked the courage to push through his choice. Lamido also claimed that Buhari never trusted…
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state. Nwifuru, who made the announcement on Saturday said he has directed relevant government authorities to draft out modalities for the payment of the new minimum wage commencing in September. The governor, however, frowned at the lackadaisical…
A violent confrontation between police operatives and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, has resulted in the deaths of two police officers and left three others unconscious. The incident occurred on Sunday in the Wuse area of Abuja. According to Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the Federal Capital…
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Napoli to sell midfielder Scott McTominay for a transfer fee of approximately €30 million (£25.4 million). However, the deal is not yet finalized, as McTominay’s personal terms with the Italian club are still being negotiated. This is the second consecutive year that Manchester United has shown a willingness…
Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick and Jaoa Felix scored on his return as Chelsea recorded their first Premier League victory of the season. The Blues beat Wolves in a pulsating and chaotic encounter 6-2 Chelsea took the lead after 98 seconds when Cole Palmer’s inswinging corner was inadvertently flicked on by Matheus Cunha and an…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, has announced that two American astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) will be returning to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, have been stuck in space since June after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered…
There are strong indications that the Opposition All Progressive Congress In Plateau state may not Feature In the October 9th Local Government Election Polls. A Stakeholder of the party who pleaded anonymity Said the reason why APC’s name may not be on the Ballot in the forthcoming Local Government Election is due to the numerous…
A Nigerian couple is celebrating the arrival of their first child after 26 long years of waiting, touching many with their heartwarming story. The viral video captured their amazing journey as they finally welcomed their long-awaited bundle of joy into the world, bringing immense happiness to their family and community. After multiple failed In Vitro…
Paediatricians and public health experts have warned that giving babies injections while they are asleep is dangerous and could potentially lead to complications including nerve damage and distress. The physicians added that administering injections during sleep could cause severe pain, discomfort and spasms, a sudden involuntary muscular contraction, or convulsive movement. They asserted that babies…
… 2640 Ghost, Deceased Pensioners On Payroll Discovered The Enugu State Government has announced that the administration has commenced payment of pensions to local government retirees in the state, even as the pension verification authority said it uncovered 2640 ghost and deceased pensioners still on the payroll. Announcing the development on Sunday in Enugu, the…
