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JIM RATCLIFFE BEGINS £2 BILLION REBUILD OF OLD TRAFFORD

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< 1 mn read Jim Ratcliffe, partial owner of Manchester United, has launched a £2 billion initiative to demolish and rebuild the club’s historic stadium, Old Trafford. This project aims to address longstanding maintenance issues and upgrade the stadium, which currently holds 74,000 fans, to accommodate up to 100,000 spectators, potentially making it the largest in Europe. The refurbished […]

TEAM DELTA WINS 8TH NATIONAL YOUTHS GAMES AMID ALLEGATIONS OF AGE CHEATING

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< 1 mn read On Thursday, Team Delta emerged victorious at the 8th National Youths Games held in Asaba, Delta, despite widespread allegations of age cheating. The defending champions secured a total of 41 gold, 27 silver, and 30 bronze medals. The event, which lasted for 11 days, faced criticism from sports writers and administrators who were dismayed by […]

INEC BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF SENSITIVE MATERIALS FOR GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

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< 1 mn read On Thursday morning, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the distribution of sensitive materials for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The distribution is taking place at the Central Bank of Nigeria premises on Akpakpava Junction, Ring Road, Benin. The operation has caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, with only one lane open […]

COURT OF APPEAL GRANTS REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT IN ONNOGHEN REMOVAL CASE

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< 1 mn read The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted the request of the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to settle out of court an appeal concerning Onnoghen’s removal from office. The court’s decision came after both parties indicated they were working towards an amicable resolution. In 2019, former President Muhammadu […]

WOMAN AND MAN REMANDED FOR ATTACKING POLICE WITH DOGS IN IBADAN

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< 1 mn read An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has remanded Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly using four dogs to obstruct police officers from arresting a suspect. Magistrate Mr. M. Mudashiru ordered their remand at Abolongo Correctional Facility in Oyo, pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). The case is […]

SUSPECTED YORUBA NATION AGITATORS ARRESTED IN OSUN STATE

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< 1 mn read Three individuals—Fagbuyi Oluwafemi, Joy Faseyeku, and Alabede Janet—were arrested in Osun State for allegedly advocating for the Yoruba Nation and secession. The suspects, aged between 61 and 64, were apprehended at Obada market in Ikire, Irewole local government area. According to Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, the acting Public Relations Officer for the Osun State police command, the […]

A LEADING FIGURE IN EDO STATE’S 2024 GUBERNATORIAL RACE

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< 1 mn read As the 2024 gubernatorial elections in Edo State approach, Olumide Akpata is emerging as a key candidate. A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akpata is now the Labour Party’s flagbearer, bringing a notable legal career and a dedication to reform. Olumide Akpata: A Legal Luminary Akpata, a distinguished lawyer, served as President […]

EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT AWAITS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

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< 1 mn read The Ebonyi State Government announced on Thursday that it is awaiting a report from relevant authorities concerning the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage in the state. Government’s Commitment to Implementation In a statement, Engr Jude Okpor, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, assured civil servants that once the report is […]

ESTHER MATTHEW TONLAGHA FOUNDATION (EMTF) EMPOWERS NIGER DELTA YOUTH WITH SKILLS

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2 mn read The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMTF) has made significant strides in empowering lives in the Niger Delta region by transforming the futures of 17 young men and women with essential skills for sustainable livelihoods. EMTF Graduation Ceremony Marks a New Beginning On Friday, September 13, 2024, EMTF held its Batch A graduation ceremony at the […]

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) MONITORING TEAM DEPLOYED TO EDO STATE FOR GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

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< 1 mn read The Police Service Commission (PSC) monitoring team has arrived in Edo State to oversee police conduct during the upcoming governorship election on Saturday. The team aims to ensure that police officers maintain neutrality and professionalism throughout the electoral process. This deployment serves as a clear warning to police officers that any misconduct or failure to […]

NIGERIA’S TRANSPORTATION AND MINING SECTORS IN CRISIS: CALL FOR URGENT SAFETY REFORMS

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< 1 mn read Nigeria’s rivers, roads, and mines have become increasingly perilous, with rising fatalities across these sectors. Recent boat accidents in Zamfara State, claiming sixty-four lives, and an earlier incident in Bayelsa State, which resulted in over twenty deaths, highlight the severe safety issues. The root causes include weak safety standards, inadequate regulations, and the failure of […]

NASU OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR WORKER LIBERATION AMID NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CRISIS

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2 mn read The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has highlighted key strategies for liberating workers from the worsening economic crisis in Nigeria. According to NASU, the critical measures include skill development and education, entrepreneurship, participation in the informal economy, advocacy and unionisation, and government interventions. NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, shared these […]

LABOUR PARTY ACCUSES PETER OBI AND ALEX OTI OF ATTEMPTING TO HIJACK PARTY LEADERSHIP

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< 1 mn read The Abure-led Labour Party (LP) has accused Mr. Peter Obi and Dr. Alex Otti of attempting to seize control of the party leadership through underhanded tactics. This accusation was made by Mr. Obiora Ifoh, the National Secretary of the party, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Peter Obi, who was the LP’s presidential […]

JESSE LINGARD FINED $143 FOR RIDING ELECTRIC SCOOTER WITHOUT LICENCE IN SEOUL

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< 1 mn read Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard has been fined $143 for riding an electric scooter in Seoul without a licence, according to South Korean police. The 31-year-old midfielder, currently playing for FC Seoul, was fined 190,000 won following an investigation on Wednesday, a Korean National Police Agency official confirmed. Lingard, who recently joined […]

WHILLZ TRUST FOUNDATION CALLS FOR CREDIBLE ELECTION IN EDO STATE

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< 1 mn read The Whillz Trust Foundation, through its Youth-led Electoral Reform Project, has emphasized the importance of restoring confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process with the upcoming governorship election in Edo State on September 21. The Foundation urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a transparent and fair election, devoid of political influence. […]

KANO STATE GOVERNOR DISSOLVES LOCAL GOVERNMENT CARETAKER CHAIRMEN

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< 1 mn read Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas, effective immediately. This decision was announced by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature. The dissolution follows a recent extension granted by the state House of Assembly, which had extended the chairmen’s tenure for two months beyond the original expiration […]

MICROSOFT PRESIDENT WARNS OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS

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< 1 mn read Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, has issued a strong warning about the potential for foreign interference in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Speaking at a U.S. Senate hearing, Smith highlighted that the most critical period of vulnerability could occur 48 hours before the election. He referenced a similar incident during the Slovakian parliamentary election last […]

AIR MARSHAL HASAN BALA ABUBAKAR URGES NDA CADETS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS AND EMBRACE MODERN WARFARE

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< 1 mn read Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has urged graduating Cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to rise to the high expectations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Addressing them at the NDA 2024 ‘Beating of the Retreat’ and Prize Giving Ceremony on September 18, Abubakar emphasized the need for […]

PEACE ACCORD SIGNED FOR ENUGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

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< 1 mn read Political parties in Enugu signed a Peace Accord on Wednesday in preparation for the Local Government Elections scheduled for September 21. The signing took place during a “Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Enugu State 2024 Local Government Elections” organized by ActionAid Nigeria. Notably, major parties such as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressive Congress (APC), […]

POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CBN RECAPITALIZATION ON FBN HOLDINGS’ DIVESTMENT

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< 1 mn read Some financial sector stakeholders suggest that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalization requirements may have prompted FBN Holdings Plc to divest from FBNQuest Merchant Bank. Recently, FBN Holdings announced the sale of its entire 100% stake in FBNQuest Merchant Bank to EverQuest Acquisition, a consortium including Custodian Investments Plc, Aion Investments, and Evercorp Industries. […]

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