Edo residents laud Obaseki’s stance against godfatherism
Urge gov to shun detractors Impressed by the ongoing reforms of key economic growth drivers by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration across the state, residents in Edo State have urged the governor to shun his detractors and remain focus on delivering long-term infrastructure assets. A cross-section of the residents, who spoke to journalists, maintained that […]
Taiwan President channels HK protests in appeal for votes
Citing a letter from a young Hong Konger appealing for people “not to believe the Communists”, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday the island’s democratic way of life was at risk from the danger China posed to Taiwan. The months of anti-government protests in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong have taken centre stage in Taiwan ahead […]
2020 Budget: Dubai plans record spending of $18.1bn to revive flagging economy
Dubai unveiled a 2020 budget on Sunday projecting record spending of $18.1 billion, up 17 per cent on this year, as it seeks to revive its flagging economy. The Gulf city-state expects revenues too to rise sharply next year as it hosts Expo 2020, the global six-month trade fair set to open on October 20. […]
‘Biggest club in England’ Arsenal open to January signings — Arteta
New Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that he can win the fans of “the biggest football club in England” back onside after a difficult few months, as he aims to recapture the halcyon days of Arsene Wenger. Former Gunners star Arteta, who was a two-time FA Cup winner with the club before hanging up his […]
Most people are great guys or great coaches, but Klopp is both! — Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng says Jurgen Klopp’s secret to success is simple – the Liverpool boss is not just a “great coach”, but also a “great guy”. Boateng spent a season on loan at Borussia Dortmund early on in Klopp’s tenure there, and has since seen him go on to win Bundesliga, Champions League and Club World […]
Man United front three as good as any in Europe — Scholes
Paul Scholes has declared Manchester United’s front three is among the best in Europe after seeing the side scrape past Burnley 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford wrapped up the three points for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team, who jumped up to fifth in the Premier League as a result. The Red […]
Ex-senate Chief backs NGF for revenue allocation formula review
By Ozioruva Aliu As workers go into the new year with impending battle with state governors over implementation of the new minimum wage for workers, former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Roland Sunday threw his weight behind the Nigerian Governors Forum’s (NGF) position that there was need for a review of the sharing formula […]
ICYMI: Don’t let Church failings distance you from God ― Pope Francis
Pope Francis led the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church’s failings lead them away from accepting God’s love. Francis celebrated a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for thousands of people as hundreds of others watched on large screens outside. As is customary […]
Buratai to troops: Don’t give terrorists breathing space
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed to Madagali in Adamawa State not to give terrorists any breathing space. Buratai, who addressed the troops during a visit, urged them to maintain the current tempo of the onslaught against the insurgents. He said the government would […]
Accelerex honours its vibrant agents
As part of its efforts to deepen financial inclusion and galvanize its relationship with agents and aggregators, Accelerex Network Limited has awarded some of its best-performing partners. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos recently, The Head of operations, Accelerex Network limited, Lanre Amoo, stated the importance of the agents and aggregators. “We grew because […]
FCTA Task team moves to resolve persistent Wuse Traffic gridlock
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory FCT ministerial task team on traffic free flow has directed the Abuja Markets Management Limited AMML to immediately address the ugly traffic situation in and around the Wuse market, a development that has impacted negatively on commuters within the axis. The directive was contained in letter dated […]
I don’t know if I’m lesbian but I just said yes, girl opens up
Photo Source: dreamstime.com By Lawal Sherifat It happened so fast but the next thing she did, I hated and loved, She kissed me and I returned the kiss. We made out on the street. She gave me her card as we returned to the bar which I tore because I didn’t want anything more’. I […]
AIB releases report on Med-View’s plane accident
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Sunday released the preliminary report on an accident involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft operated by Med-View Airline. The General Manager of Public Affairs, AIB, Mr. Tunde Oketunbi, said in a statement in Lagos that investigation on the crash was still ongoing while the final report on the incident would […]
Alcohol safety tips for this detty December
By Samson Ajobiewe Festive seasons are always celebrated with lots of foods and drinks (alcohol), lots of visits, clubbing, meetings, and varieties of hangouts. All these are always accompanied by lots of drinks, drugs, and other substances, in time like this we are one way or the other confined to actively or passively celebrate under […]
UPDATED: How boyfriend, pastor, allegedly killed LASU student for ritual purpose
By Evelyn Usman Fresh facts have emerged on how Favour Daley-Oladele, a final year student of the Lagos State University, LASU Ojoo, who went missing on December 8, 2019, was killed. This followed a startling revelation of how her boyfriend, Adeeko Owolabi, allegedly connived with a self-acclaimed pastor to kill her for ritual purpose, in […]
EEDC debunks rumour alluding disconnection of South-East Prepaid users
By Chinedu Adonu, Enugu Enugu Electricity Distribution Company,EEDC, has reacted to a recent report published in some media purporting that the distribution company was planning to disconnect South-East prepaid meter users. Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, over the weekend made this clarification to newsmen in a press release. ALSO READ: Our COO did not […]
