SUPREME COURT: Oborevwori, Oguma, Ochor, Oboro, Osanebi, hail Okowa’s victory
SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy, Mr Christopher Ochor, Olorogun John Oguma, Chief Evelyn Oboro and Mr Friday Osanebi, yesterday described the judgement as a victory for all Deltans, the rule of law and democracy.
Emery reveals Everton interview but prefers return to Spain
Unai Emery has revealed he was interviewed by Everton for their vacant coaching role but he ideally wants to return to manage a club in Spain. The Spaniard was dismissed as Arsenal’s boss on November 29 and became a contender for the Toffees’ job when Marco Silva was sacked a week later. Emery said Everton […]
Friday seals slim victory for Akwa United over gritty Wikki
Ubong Friday’s goal in the 30th minute was all it took Akwa United to continue their rich vein of form as they beat hard fighting Wikki Tourists 1-0 in a Nigeria Professional Football League encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday. A cagey encounter with no goalscoring opportunities created in the opening quarter […]
Nepal deports 122 Chinese arrested for visa violation
An immigration official on Thursday said Nepal has deported 122 Chinese nationals who were arrested after a joint operation between Nepal and China two weeks ago. Ram Chandra Tiwari, an officer at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu said they were deported to China on Wednesday for violating Nepal’s visa rules. “They had arrived on […]
Determined, coordinated Sunshine Stars sink struggling Jigawa Stars
A more determined and coordinated Sunshine Stars of Akure on Wednesday made things happen late in each half to see off a wasteful Jigawa Golden Stars with a 2-0 victory. The hosts began their dominance of the match from the blast of the whistle and were almost rewarded as early as the third minute when […]
FRSC to prosecute sirens, convoy offenders
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, says it is out to prosecute abusers of sirens and convoys across the federation. In a press release by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Oyeyemi made this disclosure on Wednesday at a news conference on the recently concluded end of the […]
Leicester City boss Rodgers issues Ndidi training ground injury update
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi will undergo surgery which will rule him out of action for the rest of January. The 23-year-old midfielder picked up a knock in training on Tuesday and missed their League Cup tie against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. ALSO READ: PSG star Mbappe: ‘It’s not the right […]
PSG star Mbappe: ‘It’s not the right time’ for contract discussions
Kylian Mbappe has dodged questions about his contract negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain, insisting “it’s not the right time to make some waves”. Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid, where the head coach and fellow Frenchman Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his admiration for the 21-year-old […]
Of Senator Francis Alimikhena, on whose hands Edo North Senatorial District came to life
When a town becomes dusty, rickety and old, then a man must rise to turn affairs around. Every generation, scholars like Chinua Achebe have written, must find the need of their time, discover the assignment fate has allocated to them and against all odds challenge the duty. In Edo State, Francis Alimikhena, among few other men of competence, has answered the call of fate.
Iheanacho has rediscovered his confidence ― Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes Kelechi Ihenacho has rediscovered his confidence following his effort against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international came off the bench and played a significant role as the Foxes held Villa to a 1-1 draw in their first leg League Cup semi-final clash at King Power Stadium. ALSO […]
Kebbi Govt approves N428.4m for university lecturers’ allowance
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved N428. 4 million for payment outstanding Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to the staff of the state-owned University of Science and Technology, Aliero. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Hajiya Halima Dikko in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, in a statement said that Gov. Bagudu graciously approved the payment […]
Poor navigational, landing facilities force foreign airlines to land in neighbouring countries, say Air Traffic Controllers
By Lawani Mikairu Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association, NATCA, Thursday explained why British Airways and Air France diverted their Lagos bound flight to neighbouring countries because of poor visibility at Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. According to the Traffic Controllers, the degraded state of navigational and landing facilities due to lack of calibration at Nigeria gateway […]
The “THUNDER KAT” Of The Morning Rush Ibadan
When you start your day tuned to the MorningRushIB, which comes on every weekday from 6 to 11 am, on the Beat 97.9FM Ibadan, you will most likely be captivated (and maybe amused) by the witty, cheerful and energetic voice and personality of the talented Josephine ‘Jojo’ Amiegbe.
Peace Mass transit launches 50 brand new buses
Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Limited, the leading mini-bus transport company in the country, has readied a total of 50 brand new buses for injection into its fleet.
China’s Vice Premier, Liu to sign trade deal with U.S. next week
China’s Vice Premier Liu He, head of the country’s negotiation team in Sino-U.S. trade talks, will sign a “Phase 1” deal in Washington next week, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday. Liu will visit Washington on Jan. 13-15, said Gao Feng, spokesman for the commerce ministry. Negotiating teams from both sides remain in close communication […]
Developing economies expected to rise by 4.1% in 2020 – World Bank
The World Bank says due to growth in emerging market, developing economies are expected to accelerate to 4.1 per cent in 2020. The bank made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. It explained that this rebound was not broad-based, instead, it assumed improved performance of a small group of large economies, some […]
