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…
Egbetokun’s appointment, which took effect on October 31, 2023, would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on September 4, 2024. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday defended the continuous stay of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in office, saying it is legal…
The Police Service Commission has ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. The directive follows controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked 60 years. The Police and the Attorney General…
