Nigeria National League Super 8 kicks off in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu The 2020/2021 Nigeria National League Super 8 league will today, kick start at Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu state with Gombe United battling El-Kanemi Warriors in the opening match. The draw which was held at Autella Hotel, Independence Layout, Enugu on Monday night paired the teams into two groups, Southern and Northern Conference. […]
Guber poll: INEC suspends physical voters’ registration in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has suspended in-person or physical registration of voters in Anambra, though online pre-registration of voters in the state would still continue. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the commission’s 3rd quarterly meeting with leaders of political parties on Monday, in Abuja. He said that the […]
Female celebrities courting Bobrisky at 30
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky turned 30 on August 31, and it was a sight to behold as he threw a lavish birthday party with many female celebrities coming around to show him love.
NDDC political tool for ruling parties – Aniagwu
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, on Monday, said the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, had failed to develop the region because ruling political parties had turned the interventionist agency to a political tool. Aniagwu who spoke on ‘Kakaaki’ on Africa Independent Television, AIT, monitored by Vanguard said the NDDC over the years […]
Nigeria lacks true national leader ― Okowa
By Festus Ahon DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Monday, said Nigeria lacks a true national leader with a clear determination and focus to unify the country. Okowa who stated this at the 2021 Sam Epelle Memorial Gold Paper Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR at Orchids Hotel, Asaba, insisted that […]
Conflicting Court Orders: NBA warns Rivers APC against unguarded attacks on judges
NIGERIA Bar Association (NBA) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state to watch its utterances against judges over perceived questionable court injunctions or have the bench to contend with.
Sylva seeks specialized bank to finance hydrocarbon projects in Africa
In the face of dwindling investment financing for hydrocarbon projects, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva on Monday called for the establishment of a specialized bank to finance investments in the energy sector in Africa.
Sowore’s younger brother’s death: How I escaped from kidnappers in Edo forest – Victim
By Ozioruva Aliu A mother of two, Emmanuella Anyanwu, who was kidnapped while her assailants killed younger brother of the founder of Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore, Felix, Tuesday narrated how she escaped from the kidnappers while in their custody in the forest. Anyanwu narrated how their vehicle broke down near Okada on their way from […]
NDDC: President should ignore ethnic champions, inaugurate board – Group
“With the submission of the forensic audit report, the inauguration of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission should not be delayed any further, certainly not by the meddlesomeness of fringe ethnic champions who are working to delay the progress of our region. We state this fully aware that there are people who have […]
Police confirm kidnapping of Sen Effiong
The Police have confirmed the kidnapping of Sen. Nelson Effiong, who represented Eket Senatorial District in the eighth Senate. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko Macdon, told newsmen in Uyo on Monday that the senator was kidnapped in Uyo at about 10 p.m on Sunday, Sept. 5. READ ALSO:Fish out killers […]
100 CAPS: History beckons for Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa will earn his 100 caps for Nigeria today if he plays against Cape Verde. Musa, 28, has scored 15 goals in 99 appearances for Nigeria to remain behind former goalie/captain,Vincent Enyeama (101) and another former captain, Joseph Yobo (101) as most capped. ALSO READ: Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, […]
We need cold brains to handle herdsmen – Gumi
Disturbed by the crisis in parts of the North, renowned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has alleged that Military actions in the past have worsen the situation stimulating herdsmen resistance.
Murder of Sowore depicts country’s worsening insecurity – Ortom
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has said the gruesome murder of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen illustrated the worsening insecurity in the country. The Governor in a statement Monday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver […]
No plans to shutdown telecom services in Katsina – Govt
The National Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted a social media story claiming that the commission had ordered telecom service providers to shutdown their services in Katsina state. Alhaji Abdu Labaran, the Director General (DG) media to Gov. Aminu Masari disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, in Katsina. READ ALSO:NCC Report: Globacom […]
11,000 Kano workers redeployed back to classroom
No fewer than 11,000 civil servants with teaching qualifications initially posted to various ministries in Kano State have been redeployed back to the classroom in the State
Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, as Musa eyes 100 caps
By Tony Ubani The Super Eagles’ contingent for tomorrowy’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying tango with the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde landed on the island of Mindelo on Monday morning, after a four-hour flight from Lagos aboard a special jet of Air Peace airline. There were 21 players on board, following the departure […]
