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Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra Stampedes: Falana Blames Police, Gives Major Reasons

Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra Stampedes: Falana Blames Police, Gives Major Reasons

Femi Falana blamed the Police for failing to prevent stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, resulting in 115 tragic deathsThe incidents included 35 child deaths in Ibadan, 29 in Okija, and 10 in Abuja, highlighting safety failuresFalana urged reforms to tackle poverty, unemployment, and hunger to ensure social and physical security Renowned human rights lawyer, … Read more

Enyimba Names New Coach After Sacking Yemi Olanrewaju

Enyimba Names New Coach After Sacking Yemi Olanrewaju

Enyimba International Football Club has officially announced the appointment of Stanley Eguma as their new head coach, marking a significant change in leadership for the club. This decision comes on the heels of the dismissal of Yemi Olanrewaju, who was relieved of his duties after the team faced a string of disappointing performances. Olanrewaju’s tenure … Read more

NPFL Invites Nasarawa United And Rivers United To Face Panel

Kwara United, Enyimba Game Postponed, Rangers Happy With Draw, Others

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has summoned both Nasarawa United and Rivers United to participate in a formal inquest following a series of troubling incidents that took place during their matchday 18 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium last Sunday. During this highly anticipated and fiercely contested NPFL match, which ultimately ended in a … Read more

Gov Otti Signs Abia’s 2025 Budget Of N750.28bn Into Law

Gov Otti Signs Abia's 2025 Budget Of N750.28bn Into Law

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has signed into law the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of Seven hundred and fifty billion, two hundred and eighty-two million, two hundred thousand naira (750,282, 200,000). Assenting the bill, Governor Otti lauded members of the House of Assembly “for giving the bill an accelerated hearing and passage,” noting that … Read more

Rivers Crisis: “I Get Stronger Every Day” Fubara Makes Bold Statements Amid Ongoing Battle with Wike

Rivers Crisis: "I Get Stronger Every Day" Fubara Makes Bold Statements Amid Ongoing Battle with Wike

Governor Fubara expressed confidence in his leadership, citing the unwavering support of Rivers citizens as a source of strengthFubara credited divine intervention for guiding him through the political crisis, emphasizing that his strength comes from the encouragement and support of the people of Rivers StateFormer Governor Peter Odili and Justice Mary Odili offered strong support … Read more

Governor Aliyu Signs 2025 Budget Into Law

Governor Aliyu Signs 2025 Budget Into Law

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has signed the state’s ₦526 billion 2025 budget into law. Governor Aliyu said the budget titled ‘ Transformational and Infrastructural Budget’ would intensify his administration’s efforts to execute people-oriented projects. Henzodaily reported that the budget’s total was ₦526,882,142,484.39 (Five hundred and twenty-six billion, eight hundred and eighty-two … Read more

Tragedy as 13 burnt to death in ghastly Ondo highway crash

Tragedy as 13 burnt to death in ghastly Ondo highway crash

Aleast, 14 persons have lost their lives in a devastating auto crash on the Owo-Ikare highway at Abule Panu, Ose Bridge, Ondo State. According to reports, only one survivor sustained severe injuries in the accident, which occurred on Saturday morning. The survivor was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, while the charred remains of the victims were … Read more

Home-based Eagles Beat Ghana 3-1, Clinch CHAN Ticket

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Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have qualified for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Black Galaxies of Ghana 3-1 in the final qualifier on Saturday. After holding the Black Galaxies to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra, the home-based Eagles needed an outright win to secure the ticket. Sadiq Ismail opened … Read more

Shettima Apologises Over Civilian Fatalities In Sokoto Airstrike 

Shettima Apologises Over Civilian Fatalities In Sokoto Airstrike 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the government of Sokoto State, as well as families of victims of the Christmas day airstrikes subsequent upon which ten villagers lost their lives in military operation against the Lakurawa terrorist groups at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame local government area of the state. Shettima extended … Read more

NNPCL Reacts as Kperogi Accuses Tinubu of Appointing Yoruba People to Top Positions in Oil Company

NNPCL Reacts as Kperogi Accuses Tinubu of Appointing Yoruba People to Top Positions in Oil Company

The NNPCL has denied allegations of ethnic bias in its leadership structure, stating that employment decisions are based solely on meritThe state-owned oil company was reacting to Prof Farooq Kperogi’s allegations against President Bola TinubuKperogi had accused the Nigerian president of appointing “Yoruba people” to major positions at the NNPCL Abuja, FCT – The Nigerian … Read more