Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has stressed the need for party members to close ranks and strategise to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated this at a meeting with the PDP leaders in Akoko-Edo to discuss strategies ahead of the election. The meeting was summoned by the leader of the group, Chief Olu Fashanu and held at the Benin residence of Senator Odion Ugbesia, a former minister for Solid Minerals. Others at the meeting included Mr. Ademola Shaibu-Ekha, Hon. J.B Agbogun, former special adviser…
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique returns to Barcelona needing to mastermind a memorable Uefa Champions League comeback with the Spanish side defending a 3-2 advantage from the first game in the French capital. Luis Enrique guided Barça to their most recent European Cup triumph in 2015 but his current charges fell behind to their Spanish opponents after 37 minutes at the Parc des Princes on 10 April, Raphinha slotting in. Paris came back strongly in the second half, quick goals from former Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé (48) and Vitinha (51) turning the game in their favour but Raphinha levelled two…
One of South Africa’s top welterweight champions, Joseph Tsakani ‘Smokin Joe” Makaringe, passed away on Thursday at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. He was 49 years old. Born in Giyani on 2 January 1975 Makaringe made his pro debut 14 May 1996 with a second-round technical knockout win over Edward Ramathape. He won his next 12 fights in style before winning the vacant South African welterweight title on 20 February 2000 with a tenth-round technical knockout win over Virgil Kalakoda. He suffered his first defeat in his next fight, losing to Christian Bladt in Denmark in a bout for…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is targeting the registration of 95 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) in the next two years. The head of corporate communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, who disclosed this over the weekend via an X Space to educate Nigerians on the NIMC Self-Service Modification platform, averred that over 105 million NINs have now been issued. Nigeria is currently estimated to have a population of over 200 million. With over 105 million NINs issued till date, the NIMC is targeting about 95 million NINs in the next two years. “As of today, over 105 million NIN…
Former Brazil international Felipe Anderson said Tuesday that he will leave Lazio at the end of the season to return to his home country with Palmeiras. “I didn’t come to an agreement with the club for a contract extension so I will be going in another direction,” Felipe Anderson said on X. “I promise that I will continue to give 100 per cent until the final day of my contract.” Palmeiras then announced the signing of the 31-year-old, who has two caps for his country and has played the majority of his career at Lazio, without specifying the length of…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reappointed Kristalina Georgieva as managing director for a second five-year term starting on October 1, 2024 This was announced in a press statement released recently. According to the report, Georgieva was the sole candidate nominated for the position, and the decision was taken as a consensus by the IMF board. The coordinators of the IMF board, Afonso S. Bevilaqua and Abdullah F. BinZarah, commended her leadership for having led the IMF to respond to several global shocks. “Ms Georgieva led the IMF’s unprecedented response to global shocks, including the approval of more than $360…
A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for safety on film sets. Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March by a jury on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and has been held for more than a month at a county jail on the outskirts of…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State are set to collaborate on enhancing Nigeria’s digital economy footprints, empowering and creating jobs for millions of youths. A statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information at NASENI, OlusegunAyeoyenikan said the executive vice chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, disclosed this while welcoming participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 46 of NIPSS who were at the Agency on Strategic Institution Study tour on Monday, 15th April, 2024. Halilu said he was…
After recording the third collapse in 2024, which resulted in nationwide blackout, the national grid was gradually being restored. The grid, which collapsed at past 2 am on Monday, has been restored to 2,755.93 megawatts as at 5 pm yesterday. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) while confirming the restoration of the national grid said the collapse was following a fire incident at the Afam Power Generating Station, in River State. The spokesperson for the commission, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. This will be the third time in 2024 the national grid has collapsed, resulting in…
Cash transactions in Nigeria rose to N237 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, according to new statistics from the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System. According to data, this was an 88 per cent increase from the N126 trillion reported in the first quarter of 2023. BusinessDay analysis of the data revealed that electronic payment channels were used 3.09 billion times in the first three months, a 6.2 percent increase from the 2.91 billion times they were used in the corresponding period of 2023. The NIBSS records cashless transactions from the Nigeria Instant Payment System and Point of Sales terminals. The…
The air component of Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK) has executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, killing over 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday in Abuja, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said the airstrikes conducted on April 13 were a decisive blow against terrorism in the North-East. He said the operation yielded significant success as the battle damage assessment post-strike conducted revealed the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists. Gabkwet said that among those neutralised were some…
Nigeria has released new rules that will compel its oil producers to sell crude to domestic refineries in a bid to reverse the country’s reliance on imported refined products. This is a major highlight of a comprehensive template for guiding the implementation of Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligation (DCSO) in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021, unveiled by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Under the new template, oil producers are only entitled to export crude after meeting their domestic supply obligations, according. This is expected to see the new, giant Dangote Refinery getting more of…
Brisbane vice-captain Josh Dunkley says players around the Australian Football League (AFL) are exaggerating the effect of vigorous tackles to win free kicks. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Dunkley was asked about Charlie Cameron’s pending Tribunal case later that day and broadened the discussion. The 27-year-old told afl.com.au that players were trying to “manipulate” the rules, even if that caused their heads to hit the ground first. “At times you get tackled and your head hits the ground and you try and get a free kick because that’s going to put you in a position to move forward,” Dunkley said. “Those…
British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the 2022 stabbing at a public event that left him blind in one eye in “Knife”, his first memoir since the near-fatal attack, which hits English language bookstores on Tuesday. The French edition, “Le Couteau”, will be released Thursday. The Indian-born author, a naturalised US citizen based in New York, has faced death threats since his 1988 novel “The Satanic Verses” was declared blasphemous by Iran’s supreme leader, making Salman Rushdie a global symbol of free speech. But after years remaining unscathed, a knife-wielding assailant jumped on stage at an arts gathering in rural New York state and…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Police, particularly the Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, to weed out bad officers from the force. This was as he pledged the full cooperation and support of the National Assembly for better policing of Nigeria. Akpabio said this at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony held on Monday evening in Abuja. The Senate President commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the entire leadership of the Nigeria Police Force for organising the event and urged them to use the occasion to celebrate the achievements of…
Everton star Dele Alli has said that he is “overwhelmed” by the response to an interview where he revealed he was sexually abused as a child. The 28-year-old said last year that he was abused at the age of six and started selling drugs at the age of eight, leading to mental health issues later in life. He also said he had battled an addiction to sleeping pills which led to a stay at a rehab clinic. Prince William was among those who praised the England international and Premier League star after the interview, describing him as “brave and inspirational”.…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the Entrance Examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja. The National Common Entrance Examination, which was earlier scheduled to be held on 20th April 2024, will now hold on June 1, 2024. Also, the Entrance Examination for Gifted and Talented Children into Federal Government Academy, Suleja earlier Scheduled to be held on 4th May, 2024 will now hold on May 25, 2024. A statement by the Acting Head, Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, said the rescheduling of the two examinations was due…
Not every team is going to get a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft. Not all of them truly need one – even if there is a top-heavy demand that could render this draft the first ever to feature four passers taken with the first four selections. But you can bet all 32 clubs will do their homework and weigh their options at the most important position in team sports. After all, 66 quarterbacks started an NFL game last season – Joshua Dobbs doing so for two squads – a year after 68 had taken the first snap of at least one…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to remain persistent in expressing his deep concerns about the 2024 budget, citing its critical importance to the lives of citizens, especially the poor. In a statement via X on Tuesday, Obi argued that the budget’s numerous negatives have far-reaching implications for the nation’s development and the well-being of its citizens. “It is evident that there are items in the budget that do not align with our current circumstances, and it is imperative to call for a review and appropriate virement. Allocating our scarce resources to high-priority areas of need…
Ten years after the abduction of 276 girls of Chibok Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno, a frightening report has revealed that 21 released girls came with 34 children. The report released by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the abduction at the weekend served as a devasting confirmation of the sexual violence and coerced marriages the girls endured while in captivity. Also, the report hinted that 48 parents of the abducted victims have died since the girls were kidnapped, with widespread psychological trauma for survivors and their families, leading to health issues and barriers…