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‘Don’t Compare Me To Drogba Yet’

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Can Chelsea keep up the pace at the top and continue their charge for the title this weekend? Well, it won’t be easy, that’s for sure. Ahead of the clash, Showmax chatted to Senegalese-born Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The striker has been at the forefront of Chelsea’s fine form in recent games, and he could … Read more

FG Budgets ₦27 Billion For Buhari, Jonathan, Others’ Entitlements In 2025

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari

The Federal Government has allocated a whopping ₦27bn for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year. According to Saturday Punch investigation, the beneficiaries of this allocation include prominent figures such as former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and … Read more

Customs Intercepts N107.2m Cannabis From Smugglers

Cannabis

As the Yuletide season begins, the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has tightened its noose against smugglers intercepting 15 sacks of cannabis sativa worth N107.2 million, in Lagos A press statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Magaji Mailafiya, said the 15 sacks of cannabis comprising 1,021 loaves weighed 538kg. According … Read more

CHAN 2024Q: We’re Not Focusing On Rivalry With Nigeria – Ghana Coach Dramani

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Black Galaxies of Ghana head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has said his team’s major focus is on the upcoming clash with Nigeria and not the rivalry between both countries. Dramani declared that his players must be ready to channel the pressure of facing their perennial rivals positively. ” We focus on the team rather than … Read more

Federal Gov’t Promises Reforms To Boost Dairy Industry

Federal Gov't Promises Reforms To Boost Dairy Industry

The federal government has renewed its commitment to revitalise  Nigeria’s dairy and livestock sector, addressing pressing challenges that have hindered its progress. During a courtesy visit by the Northeast Commercial Dairies and Producers Association in Abuja yesterday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, assured stakeholders of the government’s resolve to tackle issues … Read more

Wizkid: Rumours About Morayo Deluxe Trend, As DJ Skyla Tylaa Previews Star Boy’s Unreleased New Song

Wizkid: Rumours About Morayo Deluxe Trend, As DJ Skyla Tylaa Previews Star Boy’s Unreleased New Song

Videos of Wizkd making an unexpected appearance at DJ Skyla Tylaa’s event in Lagos are trending onlineThe Nigerian music star, who recently dropped his 6th studio album, also teased the fun seekers with his unreleased songsWizkid’s appearance at the event and his unreleased song have spurred reactions from Nigerians amid claims about Morayo deluxe Nigerian … Read more

Ihedioha’s Ex-Chief Of Staff, Top Allies Lauds Uzodimma’s Leadership, Dumps PDP For APC

Ihedioha’s Ex-Chief Of Staff, Top Allies Lauds Uzodimma’s Leadership, Dumps PDP For APC

Chris Okewulonu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Ihedioha’s former deputy governorship candidate, Chuma Nnaji, and their supporters. Henzodaily reports that the announcement was made on Friday at the APC secretariat in Owerri, Imo’s capital. Addressing party members, Okewulonu … Read more

Federal Gov’t Flags Off N59bn Water Project In Jigawa

Federal Gov't Flags Off N59bn Water Project In Jigawa

Federal government has flagged off the construction of Greater Dutse Water Supply Treatment Plant in Jigawa State awarded at the cost of N59 billion. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev flagged off the work designed to provide drinking water to the state capital and its environs. Prof Utsev said the flag-off of … Read more

After N10bn Loss, Ginger Farmers Embrace Organic Method

After N10bn Loss, Ginger Farmers Embrace Organic Method

The national president, Ginger Farmers Association of Nigeria, Gagarin Madaki, has disclosed that organic method of growing ginger is the best way of addressing ginger blight faced by farmers. Madaki disclosed this yesterday at the launch of products on Ginger/Turmeric Disease Outbreak Solution and Bioherbicide Agriculture Biotechnology in Kaduna. He recalled that ginger farmers in … Read more

N2.23trn Ransom: A Nation Held Hostage

N2.23trn Ransom: A Nation Held Hostage

Trust Nigerians to always make headlines for the wrong reasons. The latest bombshell from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Nigerians paid a mind-boggling N2.23 trillion in ransom to kidnappers within just one year should send shivers down our spines. But wait a minute. Is anyone really surprised? I’m not. If anything, I think … Read more