The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has once again disrupted another public event in Abuja, this time claiming it was organised without her permission. The incident occurred just 22 days after a similar disruption on August 8, 2024, where she had intervened in an event titled “Unveiling the Power of Women and Food Security,”…
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, achieved a major feat after he got promoted to the rank of Captain from Commander in the US Navy. Victor Agunbiade, a US Army Officer, shared the news on X, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement. “Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe. The first Nigerian to…
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has completed a late transfer deadline day loan move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. The 29-year-old has agreed a season-long loan with Mikel Arteta’s side. The England international had been told he was not in the plans of new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Sterling has made 81 appearances for Chelsea and…
Chelsea have signed Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes an obligation for Chelsea to sign the England international, 24, for between £20-25m next summer. Sancho joined United in a £73m deal from German club Borussia Dortmund in July 2021 but has had a difficult time…
Defending champion Coco Gauff has booked her place in the fourth round of the US Open after she came from a set down to beat Ukrainian Elina Svitolina American third seed Gauff’s bid to become the first woman to defend the title since Serena Williams in 2014 is still alive after a hard-fought 3-6 6-3…
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its ongoing strike for four weeks. The decision was made during an emergency general meeting held on August 27 and 29, 2024. According to the chairman, Dr. OgunJimi Luqman, the strike was initiated due to the state government’s failure to implement the reviewed…
Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could reach £50.5m. The 23-year-old Uruguay international has agreed a five-year contract with the option to extend it for a further 12 months. He joins for an initial fee of £42.1m, with the potential for £8.4m in additional…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to recruit fake staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the September 21 governorship election. PDP State Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, alleged that the party’s intelligence…
Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has expressed disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s acquisition of a new presidential jet, citing the current economic struggles of Nigerians. Duke termed the move as “leadership failure” during an appearance on Channels TV’s “Inside Sources” program. He emphasized that leaders should prioritize their people’s welfare, stating, “If I…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has screened and confirmed eight nominees for the positions of chairman and members of the Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP. This decision follows a request from Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the House to review and approve the nominees, as presented by factional Speaker…
