Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains under intense pressure after the club’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, leaving the team 14th in the Premier League table. With only one win in their last five matches, the Reds’ lacklustre performance has raised serious concerns about the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford. Following a 3-3 Europa League draw at Porto, where United surrendered a 2-0 lead, and a devastating 3-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur, the club’s hierarchy is reportedly considering a managerial change. According to ESPN in a post last week Monday, Ten Hag is under immense pressure…

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has shared his opinion that the Big Brother Naija reality show has lost its entertainment value. According to Portable, this season’s housemates failed to capture much attention, despite the show’s extensive publicity. The ‘Zazu’ hitmaker and self-acclaimed Dr Zeh went on to suggest that the organisers should pay him the N100 million grand prize from the recently concluded season to liven up the show and keep viewers entertained. Taking to his Instagram story, Portable wrote, “Big Brother [Naija] no sweet again like before. All these people [housemates] no blow, make then pay…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Monday, 7 October, 2024 inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen with charge to them to uphold the highest standards of governance without fear or favour. The 23 local government chairmen on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) were on Sunday, 6 October, 2024 declared winners of the just concluded LG election held on Saturday, 5 October, 2024. Inaugurating the chairmen on Monday, 7 October, 2024, Governor Alia said, “To you the newly elected chairmen, as you step into these roles, I charge you on a mission of utmost importance. Your duties would…

Famous Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has claimed that he collects up to $100,000 for influencing on social media platforms. He or she noted that while many people believe he’s into money laundering and fraudulent acts, his source of wealth is from a genuine source, with one of them being social media influencing. This was revealed in a video posted by popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan, on Monday, 7 October , 20204. The call recording was made on 16 May, 2024, according to VDM. “All the money I have is genuine and the sources are…

Nigerians gathered in major cities in the United States, including New York, at the weekend in a colourful carnival to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The parade and carnival were also held simultaneously in other major U.S. states like Texas, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival, which shut down East 38th to 24th Street and Madison Avenue in New York, brought together Nigerians from all walks of life and well-wishers to commemorate their nation’s independence with impressive displays. The event showcased the best of Nigeria’s culture and community spirit and Nigerian-Americans’ contributions to…

Following the rise in cases of malaria, typhoid and other related illnesses following persistent rains in Kano, no fewer than 1,000 residents of Gobirawa Ward in the Fagge Local Government Area have benefited from a free medical outreach programme. The sponsor of the outreach, Muhammad Dahir Hashim, explained that the initiative stemmed from a deep concern for the health of the community. As an indigene and public officeholder, Hashim said he felt it was his responsibility to assist his community in accessing essential medical care. “As someone entrusted with public office, it is my duty to deliver on the mandate…

The federal government has announced that it will honour the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, alongside Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu, Mohammed Bago of Niger, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo, and other individuals and organisations for the 2024 Nigeria Govtech public service awards. The Nigeria Govtech Conference and awards, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), is expected to bring together participants from across Nigeria and beyond. The Director General of BPSR, Dr Dasuki Arabi, announced this trough a statement issued…

The Federal Ministry Works disclosed that it has approved the sum of N366million to repair failed portions on the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The highway, which is undergoing rehabilitation six years after its contract was given to Julius Berger construction company, has potholes and craters that have continued to pose grave danger to motorists, leading to accidents and delays for those plying it. The ministry, in a statement on Sunday, 6 September, 2024, said the temporary palliative will cover section 1 of the road, from Zuba to Tafa Local Government Area in Niger State with the contractor given two weeks to complete…

The police high command has disclosed that it would enrol its officers on the federal government’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). This, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said would provide additional social benefits for the Force and its personnel serving nationwide. The scheme, being overseen by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), is for employees in different organisations in case of injuries, diseases or death, which may occur in the course of work. The IGP, who made this disclosure at Force Headquarters during the weekend when the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye visited him, said the Force would…

Reprieve came the way the families of fallen police officers in Plateau State, as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques of N132 million to them. The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, handed over the cheques on behalf of the IGP to the bereaved families at the Plateau State Police Command Headquarters in Jos, the state capital Egbetokun, who emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force places great importance on the welfare of its personnel and their families, acknowledged that while the financial support cannot replace the lives of their loved ones, it stands as…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye stated that it’s a sign of miracle that Nigeria is still one indivisible nation The famous Nigerian clergyman in a video clip recorded in one of the church programmes, where he alluded that the country is still existing because of God answering prayers. Adeboye said an unnamed ‘senior muslim’ told him that Nigeria wouldn’t be in existence if people like him (Adeboye) had not been praying. “Nigeria still one greatest miracle. I met a senior Muslim some days ago, and they looked me in the face…

Kaduna State chapter of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has described as disturbing, depressing and shocking the exclusion of its members in the recently constituted Governing Board of the North West Development Commission, NWDC, by President Bola Tinubu. A statement issued by its chairman, Mr Luka Binniyat on the evening of Sunday, 6 September, 2024 said, “the total absence of any member from the Middle Belt parts of the North West Development Commission is very disturbing and depressing, as it does not seem to acknowledge and respect the diversity and composition of the region. “It may mean that President Ahmed Bola…

Ahead of the 16 November, 2024 Ondo State governorship poll, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, has disclosed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS), and the non-sensitive materials have arrived in the state. According to the Babalola, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring that the commission conducts seamless and flawless polls in the state. The State REC boss, who disclosed this during a media briefing with newsmen, maintained that security agencies are also prepared for the off-cycle governorship election and stressed that vote-buying would be tackled during the election.…

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, have intercepted a trailer with Reg No JJN 167 ZU Plateau siphoning crude oil from the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company’s (NPDC) oil pipeline at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State The troops also arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged crime, thegazellenews.com reports. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, made this disclosure in a statement sent made available to newsmen in Warri. “Two persons have been arrested in connection with the crime and several other vehicles loaded with stolen products were intercepted…

Operatives of South African police have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal massacre of 18 relatives in the remote town of Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, last week. The country’s Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, the arrests were made following an intensive manhunt Mchunu announced the arrests during a memorial service for the victims on Sunday, 6 October, 2024, adding that a fourth suspect is expected to be apprehended soon. The massacre shocked the nation after gunmen stormed two homes, killing 15 women and 3 men, many of whom were shot in the head.…

Panic has gripped Kanya residents the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, after gunmen kidnapped the community district head, Isah Daya. It was gathered that the hoodlums abducted Daya when they stormed his village on Saturday, 6 October, 2024. They also killed one, injured three persons and kidnapped eight others. The Kebbi Police Public Relations Officer, Nafui Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, gave the name of the deceased as Sheriff Alhaji Almu. According to Abubakar, a combined security team led by the police has launched a manhunt on the abductors of the monarch to rescue the abducted persons. He…

Amid high energy costs, Nigeria’s electricity generation peak dropped to 4,998.20 megawatts on 6 October, 2024, from 5234.70 MW recorded last on Tuesday, 2 October, 2024 This is according to the recent system performance data from The National Control Centre, which stated this in a recent data it released, said this represents a 236.5mw drop in Nigeria’s electricity generation. The development comes after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu celebrated 5,105 megawatts peak electricity generation in August 2024, just as he also disclosed that 40 percent of Nigeria’s electricity consumers enjoy 20 hours of uninterrupted power supply. However, electricity consumers in Nigeria who…

It was a case of winner takes all as the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISIEC) declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of all 27 local government chairmanship elections. JISIEC Public Relations Officer, Habibu Yarima, who made this disclosure in a statement made available newsmen, said that the election results were declared at the respective local government headquarters and ward collation centers across the 27 local government areas of the state. “The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 27 chairmanship elections and 281 out of 287 councillorship positions contested by 11 political parties in the local…

Amid an electricity tariff hike, revenue of electricity distribution companies in Nigeria earned N887.86 billion in the first seven months of 2024. This is according to the analysis of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) data on Discos’ commercial performance for the seven months of 2024. The data showed that out of N1.14 trillion electricity bill issued by Discos to customers, the companies recorded 79.7 percent collection efficiency which stood at N887.86bn in the period under review. A breakdown of the bill collection by Discos from January to July 2024 includes: N95 billion, N97 billion, N100.44 billion, N142.92 billion, N191.65 billion, N150.86…

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso has said the Monetary Policy Committee raised the country’s interest to 27.25 percent to curb inflation and to control excess money in circulation. This was announced in a statement issued by the apex bank on Sunday, 6 September, 2024 Cardoso described the decision to raise interest rates as a necessary move to control inflation and curb excess money in circulation. The CBN boss, who spoke at the Harvard Club of Nigeria over the weekend, stressed that the rate hike, while difficult on borrowers, is crucial for the country’s economic stability.…