COVID-19: Yahaya Bello, Bolsonaro and the battle against truth
By Ladesope Ladelokun IN spite of the incalculable havoc precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, it remains a riddle why Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been vociferous about his unshaken belief that the confluence state is COVID-19-free, even in the face of stubborn facts. At a prayer session held recently for […]
Brighton safe after Newcastle stalemate, Richarlison hurts Blades
Brighton and Hove Albion are certain to be in the Premier League next season after a draw on Monday, while Everton put a serious dent in Sheffield United’s hopes of playing in Europe. A 0-0 stalemate with Newcastle United on the south coast means Graham Potter’s Brighton are mathematically safe with a game to spare. The teams combined to produce just four shots on […]
Marcelo has inspired a hundred million players – Guardiola lauds Bielsa
Pep Guardiola paid a glowing tribute to Marcelo Bielsa after Leeds United secured promotion to the Premier League as Championship winners – hailing the Argentine tactician as “unique” in world football. Former Chile, Athletic Bilbao and Marseille boss Bielsa has secured hero status in the west Yorkshire city after ending Leeds’ 16-year exile from English […]
Akeredolu emerges APC governorship candidate, records landslide victory
Dayo Johnson – Akure INCUMBENT governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has won the governorship primary election held on Monday landslide. Akeredolu polled 2,725 to become the candidate of the party, Olusola Oke came second with 262 votes while lsaacs Kekemeke came a distant third with 19 votes Over 3,127 delegates voted in the election […]
Edo 2020: Suspected govt agents mop up national newspapers in Benin
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – SOME persons suspected to be agents of the state government Monday moped up some national newspapers from newsstands across the state capital over a paid advert believed to be injurious to Governor Godwin Obaseki. The advert exposed some alleged wrongdoings by Obaseki against a businessman, Capt Hosa Okunbor as […]
Warri-Itakpe Rail: Residents eager for operations to commence — Official
Residents leaving within the Warri-Itakpe region in Delta and Kogi are eagerly anticipating the commencement of full commercial operations of the rail line.
