The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, has urged the federal government to apologize to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state for allegedly vilifying him over his unwavering stance on the adoption of ranching as panacea for the herdsmen crisis in the country.

Mrs. Muyinat Mimiko, the mother of former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, is dead. The ex-governors mother died on Friday night at her residence in Ondo State. She was 88. READ ALSO: Increased Funding a must to arrest Maternal Mortality Mimiko Mimiko’s aide, Paul Akinduro, confirmed the octogenarian’s death to journalists on Saturday. He said: […]

 By Josephine Agbonkhese The Ogun State Assembly has been advised by women groups to reject the commissioner nominees’ list passed to it by the state governor, Dr Dapo Abiodun, on the ground that it lacks gender balance. In an open letter dated December 13th, 2019, and signed by the Executive Director, Women Advocates Research & […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s resolve to ensure the preservation of rule of law, battle corruption and protect tenets of democracy in the country. He said the federal government, apart from prioritising the welfare of the people, is also unrelenting in enthroning hard work and honesty as a way of tackling the deep-rooted […]

Confirms change of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International   Kwara United on Wednesday, December 11 received a provisional approval to acquire Delta Force FC and play their home games at the Ilorin Township Stadium starting from MatchDay 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season. The League Management Company (LMC) also approved the […]

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Prof. Jerome Elusiyan, was on Friday shot dead by unknown gunmen. The deceased, who was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, was killed in Edo State. According to a […]

An U-12 years old competition is to be added to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and Spanish League (LaLiga) collaboration for youth football development on the auspices of NPFL/LaLiga U-15 Promises Tournament. This formed the highlight of decisions reached at an exploratory meeting between the League Management Company (LMC) and the LaLiga Nigeria team […]

Hon. Justice Demi Ajayi of the Federal High Court in Benin City, on Monday, December 9, 2019 affirmed that the incorporation of the League Management Company (LMC) Limited was validly registered under the laws of Nigeria. Delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/B/CS/93/14 filed by veteran Journalist, Ben Lawrence in 2014, Hon. Justice Ajayi struck out […]

Freddie Ljungberg has been told he cannot bring in his own backroom staff as Arsenal continue the search for their new full-time head coach. The 42-year-old was appointed on an interim basis following the sacking of Unai Emery last month and had largely avoided questions surrounding his future in the role. But he has now […]

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said on Saturday no foreign airline operator would henceforth be allowed to treat Nigerian travellers with disdain. Sirika stated this in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Mr James Odaudu. The minister warned other airline operators to take a cue from […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Bishop of Ekiti Oke Diocese, Anglican Communion, Reverend Isaac Olubowale, has told leaders of the Nigeria nation to be wary of their actions and imbibe the culture of honesty and selfless service for them to escape destruction on the judgement day. The Cleric made the statement, said there is no escape […]

Founder of CheckMyPeople Limited, Chudi Obiofuma, said the firm has introduced online community policing to address the absence of background information on prospective domestic employees.

Jose Mourinho has dismissed the notion of granting Harry Kane a rest during the festive period, as Tottenham look to close the gap on their top-four rivals. Kane has hit nine goals in 15 Premier League outings at the start of the 2019-20 campaign, which means he is now just eight short of the final […]

As Enugu State local government election draws near, one of the aspirants in Nsukka local government under the umbrella of People’s Democratic Party, Hon Amos Amadi has has vowed to restore the council area’s lost glory, if the he wins in the forthcoming polls.

Mr Shina Olukolu, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo, has urged police officers in the command to undertake their duties with the fear of God. Olukolu made the call on Friday evening during a dinner and award presentation ceremony held at the state police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. He said that men and officers of the […]