Akeredolu’s wife tests positive for COVID-19
By Dayo Johnson – Akure The wife of Ondo governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The wife’s health status announcement is coming few days after her husband, state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, embarked on self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Members of the House of Assembly who followed Gov Akeredolu to […]
AFN Crisis: Court rules in favour of Gusau, Ministry kicks
By Ben Efe, A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday ruled that the impeachment of Athletics Federation of Nigeria president, Ibrahim Gusau was unimplementable. However, according to Danjuma Mohammad, Director of Legal services for the Sports Ministry, the ‘’judgment is declaratory and an appeal would be filed in next couple of days’’. ALSO READ: Fear […]
BBNaija Season 5: Potential Housemates quarantined ahead of July 19 premiere
It is no longer news that the Big Brother Naija Season 5 will kick off July 19, 2020. What may, however, be newsworthy is the fact that all potential Housemates are in quarantine ahead of the premiere.
COVID-19: FG warns against rejection, delayed testing of emergency patients
ABUJA-THE federal government, Thursday, warned public hospitals in the country against rejection and delayed testing of emergency patients.
Fear of racism threatens Osimhen’s Napoli move
Victor Osimhen’s likely move to Italian Serie A side Napoli could be scuttled by the player’s desire to play in England and also the fear of perceived racial discrimination in Italy. The Super Eagles striker, arrived in Napoli yesterday to discuss a possible move to Napoli, that have made a $90.1m offer for Lille to […]
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: Nigeria picks two more tickets in table tennis
The number of Nigerian athletes that will compete at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2021 continues to swell after Isau Ogunkunle and Faith Obiora are confirmed among the list of players that qualified based on their world ranking by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). From the 2019 African Championships held in Egypt which served […]
Roger Milla regrets Cameroun’s loss to England at Italia 90
Roger Milla remains proud of Cameron’s Italia ’90 exploits and legacy, but the regrets of not beating England still linger. Today marks exactly 30 years since Bobby Robson’s Three Lions came from behind to beat the Indomitable Lions 3-2 in Naples in the World Cup quarter-finals. Gary Lineker’s two penalties ended Cameroon’s magnificent run the […]
Abia Govt denies relocating cattle market for RUGA settlement
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA – Abia state government has denied reports that it is relocating the cattle market at Aba waterside along Ikot Ekpene road, Aba, to Obehie in Ukwa West council area, for RUGA settlement. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr Cosmas Ndukwe, who disclosed this in a statement, explained that government is committed […]
NBA has lost its voice as prime defender of bar, bench — Akpata
Olumide Akpata is a Senior Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial Practice Group at Templars law firm. In this interview, he speaks on his aspiration to become the next president of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and his vision for the association. Excerpts. By Innocent Anaba Why should lawyers choose you, and not your fellow […]
Labour rejects new fuel price, demands reversal
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, rejected the new pump price of fuel announced by the Petroleum Products Price Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, and demanded immediate reversal, contending that the new price, amid COVID-19 pandemic, will kill businesses and worsen poverty level across the country.
Reps pass bill to bar governors from paying state Judges, Lawmakers
By Tordue Salem – Abuja A law to strip state governments of the powers to pay judges and lawmakers within their jurisdictions is underway in the House of Representatives. The Bill which was read for the second time on Thursday is sponsored by Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo(PDP-Ebonyi) The title of the piece of legislation, is: […]
