English Premier League side Arsenal have submitted an appeal to have Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card overturned. The defender was sent off during his side’s 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday. Lewis-Skelly was dismissed for catching Wolves’ Matt Doherty above the ankle with a late tackle to break up a counter-attack just outside the Wolves…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has commended President Bola Tinubu for fostering inclusive governance, noting that his efforts have helped to ease concerns surrounding the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Speaking shortly after a National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna, Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend…
~Tasked Youths To Embrace Peace And Development. Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed his readiness to remodel the Dadin Kowa Youth Centre Jos which will serve as a hub for youth development activities, including skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development, and innovation. The Governor expressed his satisfaction with the behavior of Plateau State youths over…
…Targets Over 1,500 Constituents. The lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has flagged off a free medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare services to over 1,500 constituents. The two-day event commenced over the weekend at Seriki Driver House, Ita-Adu, Gambari ward of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the…
…Destroy 18 Primary Schools, Six cyhurches In Separate Attacks. …Resident Blasts Govt For Doing Nothing To Contain Killings. Suspected Fulani herdsmen militants at the weekend launched another bloody attack on Uzer community in Tombo ward of Logo local government area of Benue State and left at least six farmers dead and many others displaced. The…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned Marcus Rashford that there is “no way back for him” at Manchester United after his professionalism was questioned by manager Ruben Amorim. Rashford, 27, has not played for United since 12 December and on Sunday Amorim said he would rather have 63-year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital in…
Abia State Government has said it is not true that the proposed Teachers recruitment in Primary, Junior and Secondary School levels recently approved by Governor Alex Otti has already been marred by extortion, favouritism, secrecy among others. Recall that the State Government recently lifted embargo placed on employment by announcing her intention to recruit 2,500…
Sowore Detained Indefinitely After Rejecting ‘Illegal’ Bail Conditions Set By Nigerian Police This followed his refusal to accept their bail conditions, which he described as “illegal”. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has announced that the Nigeria Police Force will hold him in custody until further notice. This followed his refusal to accept their bail conditions,…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the state Climate Policy and Action Plan, ESCPAP, making it the first sub-national government in Nigeria to adopt a long-term climate strategy that incorporates emissions modeling, micro energy audits, and extensive stakeholder engagement. In the same vein, the State Executive Council has also approved the Enugu State…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is bracing for a significant shift as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formally withdraw from the regional bloc on Wednesday. This move marks the culmination of a year-long process that began with the three countries’ notification of their intention to leave ECOWAS. The withdrawal is a result…
