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Agric Ministry denies spending N18.9bn on bush clearing

Agric Ministry denies spending N18.9bn on bush clearing

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Wednesday, refuted spending of N18.9 billion on bush clearing during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown as alleged by the House Representatives Committee on Public Account

Volunteers will guard our votes, Kaduna LP governorship candidate boasts

Volunteers will guard our votes, Kaduna LP governorship candidate boasts

By Biodun Busari Kaduna state governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Jonathan Asake, has said that his party has volunteers across the country that will serve as agents to protect their votes in the 2023 general elections. Asake said that the volunteers are Nigerians who are tired of the failures and money bags politics […]

Over 20 countries arrive Abuja for 2022 INAC

Over 20 countries arrive Abuja for 2022 INAC

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor The 2022 International Arts & Crafts Expo (INAC), themed “Networking Nigerian Crafts to the World” has been declared open in Abuja, today, August, 18, 2022 by Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts & Culture. The 15th edition of the Expo holding at the Abuja Sheraton Hotels & Towers […]

2023: Why I’m supporting Tinubu – Fani-Kayode

2023: Why I’m supporting Tinubu – Fani-Kayode

By Miftaudeen Raji  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has explained the rationale behind his support for the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Fani-Kayode, who spoke in an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, stated that his choice was informed by personal conviction and national cohesion.  He said, “My […]

Chelsea submit £22m Aubameyang bid, set for personal terms

Chelsea submit £22m Aubameyang bid, set for personal terms

By Biodun Busari Chelsea have made a bid of £22 million for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and set to offer personal terms as a plot to bring the Gabonese back to Premier League thickens, according to reports. The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer following the departures of […]

Boehly considering bringing Ronaldo to Chelsea against Tuchel’s wish

Boehly considering bringing Ronaldo to Chelsea against Tuchel’s wish

By Biodun Busari  Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly is considering offers for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo before transfer window closes on September 1.  The 37-year-old Portuguese is having troubled times at Old Trafford and sources revealed that Boehly may bring him to Stamford Bridge to fortify Thomas Tuchel’s side.  According to GiveMeSport, Dean Jones said […]

Kwankwaso appoints Jibrin, Johnson as campaign spokespersons

Kwankwaso appoints Jibrin, Johnson as campaign spokespersons

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has appointed Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin and Ladipo Johnson as spokespersons for his 2023 campaign. This is contained in a statement issued by Ibrahim Adamu, a personal assistant to Kwankwaso in Abuja on Thursday. According to the statement, Jibrin and Johnson were […]

Costa Rica 2022: Onyenezide emerges second highest goalscorer after group stage

Costa Rica 2022: Onyenezide emerges second highest goalscorer after group stage

By Emmanuel Okogba Esther Onyenezide who has been ever present and very influential in dictating the tempo of Nigeria’s midfield at the ongoing U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica grabbed a brace against Canada in the early hours of Thursday to finish the group stage as the second highest goalscorer with three goals. Onyenezide […]

How electricity workers locked out staff, caused blackout; FG’s 11th-hr scramble

How electricity workers locked out staff, caused blackout; FG’s 11th-hr scramble

Workers at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have suspended a strike that began on Wednesday and caused a nationwide blackout. The grid capacity dropped to zero by 5:00 p.m. (1600 GMT) from 4,100 megawatts (MW) early on Wednesday, according to TCN. By 9:50 p.m. (20:50 GMT) capacity was at just 35 MW. However, after […]