By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 14, 2024 U.S.-based Nigerian Professor, Mannixs Paul, has frowned at the kind of punishment meted out for white-collar crimes and corruption in Nigeria, urging stricter measures to tackle the menace. The term “white-collar crimes” refers to financially motivated, non-violent or violent crimes committed by …
Read More »Nigeria opens 2023 AFCON campaign with 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
In a keenly contested group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Nigeria faced Equatorial Guinea in a battle that ended in a 1-1 draw at the Alassana Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Nigeria started the game on a dominant note, with …
Read More »Peter Obi donates N75m to mission hospital in Enugu
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi (middle), making the donation to members of Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love, Sunday evening in Enugu. By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 14, 2024 The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, …
Read More »How our medical, surgical mission touched lives during Yuletide season – US-based Dr. Cliff Eke
The Chima Medical Mission International, CMMI (www.chimamedicalmission.com), in collaboration with the Amafor Progressive Association, USA (APAUSA), from December 27 to December 31, 2023, held another successful free medical and surgical mission in Imo State Nigeria. A report of the mission by the United States of America (USA)-based Founder/CEO of CMMI, …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu: Are Nigerian soldiers above Nigerian laws? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There are two professional groups in Nigeria that need, so to say, re-orientation in their attitude to other Nigerians; the first are lawyers and the other are soldiers. Lawyers call themselves “learned gentlemen”; the inference, to many, is that anyone who is not a lawyer is …
Read More »Ogboni cult in Beta Edu and T.B. Joshua By Festus Adedayo
January 14, 2024 The “Edan” is a Yoruba Ogboni cult insignia, an emblem of membership in the Ogboni society. It is a cylindrical duality of male and female brass figures with iron stems attached to it. Mostly joined at the top by an iron chain, the edan is said to …
Read More »AFCON 2023 kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony commenced with a vibrant celebration of African diversity and culture, …
Read More »Ivory Coast shines in AFCON 2023 opener with convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau
In a spectacular start to the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Ivory Coast national football team, fondly known as the Elephants, exhibited their prowess with a resounding 2-0 triumph against Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan. The 2023 AFCON was officially declared open …
Read More »Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea – AFCON 2023 Group A Match: Key Facts and Figures
As Nigeria prepares to face Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, here are some interesting facts and figures about the two teams: – First AFCON Encounter: This will be the first meeting between …
Read More »Supreme Court victory: I’ll now settle down to rebuild Abia – Otti; Rally to celebrate Gov’s victory holds; Aba traders speak
By Ijendu Iheaka, Aba/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Umuahia/Nicholas Obisike, Aba (Abia) Jan. 13, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State says he will now settle down and rebuild Abia because his distractions were over with the Supreme Court affirmation of his victory in the 2023 polls. Otti made the declaration at the …
Read More »Anthony Akubue’s autobiography out; Receives global attention; European languages editions coming soon
The autobiography of Dr. Anthony Ikechukwu Akubue, titled My Life: Of Faith in God and Divine Interventions, has been published. Dr. Akabue, who is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States of America (USA), says that the book, published by Page Publishing, Inc., is his attempt to give credit for all that he …
Read More »Heavy traffic greets Abidjan ahead of 2023 AFCON opening match
By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote D’Ivoire, ahead of the opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations between host, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent covering …
Read More »Tinubu’s approval of N12bn for national teams excites sports minister
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023 The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the approval of N12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s national teams. Enoh disclosed this on Friday while speaking in Abuja. He said the gesture …
Read More »Killing of Christians: Place Nigeria on ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ list, NADECO USA tells Biden
A Nigerian pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition United States of America (NADECO USA), has called on US President, Joe Biden, to place Nigeria on the list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) with respect to the persecution and killing of Christians. CPC, according to Wikipedia, is a designation by the …
Read More »Supreme Court judgment: Police record zero crime during celebration in Kano – CP
By Aminu Garko Kano, Jan. 13, 2024 The Police Command in Kano State, said it recorded zero crime associated with the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the victory of Gov. Abba Yusuf. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Usaini Gumel, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »2023 AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash as Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire
By Victor Okoye/Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead of their first group game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Equatorial Guinea. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the changes to the team became necessary …
Read More »Alleged $6bn fraud: Agunloye’s trial begins Feb 12
Justice J. O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, has slated the commencement of trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye for February 12, 2024. Agunloye is standing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on fraudulent …
Read More »The power of slogans: “We No Go Gree for Anybody” By: Sonny Iroche
Slogans have long been used as powerful tools to convey messages and rally support for various causes. In Nigeria, the slogan “We No Go Gree for Anybody” has recently gained popularity among Nigerian youths. While the Nigeria Police condemned it, claiming that it might have originated from revolutionary groups, the …
Read More »Tinubu suspends National Social Investment Programmes
By Okon Okon Abuja, Jan. 12, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According …
Read More »Apex Court’s verdict, victory for democracy – Sanwo-Olu; Tinubu congratulates Lagos Governor; PDP’s Jandour declares ‘ceasefire’
President Bola Tinubu, Friday, in Abuja, congratulated Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the validation of his electoral victory by the Supreme Court. This is as Governor Sanwo-Olu hailed the ruling of the apex Court, which, he said, revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March …
Read More »Supreme Court saved Kano from crisis by restoring Abba Yusuf’s guber mandate – Commentators
By Ebere Agozie, Abuja/Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja/Adeyemi Adeleye, Lagos/Aminu Garko, Kano Jan. 12,2024 The Supreme Court judgement that upheld the election of Abba Yusuf as the duly elected governor of Kano State has received acclaim from a wide range of commentators with some insisting that there would have been a major …
Read More »Supreme Court victory: Otti hails Tinubu; Abia PDP bows; It’s no victor, no vanquished – Sen. Akobundu
By Ebere Agozie, Abuja/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Nvosi (Abia)/Leonard Okachie, Umuahia Jan. 12,2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his non-interference with the judgment delivered in different election matters by the Supreme Court. Otti made the commendation on Friday, while reacting to the apex court’s verdict …
Read More »New Immigration Comptroller assumes office in Akwa Ibom State
Jummai Damisa-Babson has assumed the position of the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Akwa Ibom State, taking over from ACG Francisca Dakat and becoming the 22nd officer to hold this role in the South-South state. The official handing over and taking over ceremony took place at the …
Read More »Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel. President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, encouragement, and thoughtful advice towards the actualisation of the project. Dangote also thanked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), the Nigerian Upstream …
Read More »“Okocha Slams NFF over treatment of Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ahead of AFCON 2023”
Nigerian football icon, Austin Okocha, has raised eyebrows with a scathing critique of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and top officials of the national team for their treatment and snub of Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. Maduka Okoye was Nigeria’s first choice at the 2021 African Cup of Nations, guiding the …
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