Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Media Accreditation Opens For Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly Match. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that media accreditation is now open for the upcoming international friendly match between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Fennecs of Algeria. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, 26th October 2024, with kick-off at 4:00 pm. Editors and managers of sporting media outlets across the country are invited to submit their accreditation requests for this fixture. However, it is important to note that only one press…

Tinubu Swears In Abdullahi Bello As Chairman Of The Code Of Conduct Bureau. President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, just before the start of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The Code of Conduct Bureau plays a key role in promoting transparency within public service. Its primary mandate includes ensuring that public officials comply with the nation’s code of conduct and ethical standards, particularly through the…

Nigeria’s Flamingos Secure Quarterfinal Spot With A Late Victory Over Dominican Republic. Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over hosts Dominican Republic at the Estadio Felix Sanchez, Santo Domingo. A stunning long-range strike from Shakirat Moshood in the 89th minute sealed the victory, allowing Nigeria to finish the group stage with a perfect record. Moshood’s goal, her fourth of the tournament, came after an assist from Opeyemi Abdulwahab, who had also scored in Nigeria’s earlier 4-0 win over New Zealand. The Flamingos dominated the game, recording an…

Federal Government Bans LPG Exports As Prices Surge. The Federal Government has announced a ban on the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, due to the continuing rise in its price within Nigeria. The decision comes amid growing concern over the increasing cost of LPG, which has placed a significant strain on Nigerian households. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, conveyed the government’s concerns through a statement issued by his media aide. Despite previous efforts to stabilise prices, such as the establishment of a high-level committee in November 2023, led by…

Ex-Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Released After Serving Jail Term. Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja after completing a five-year prison sentence for demanding and accepting a $500,000 bribe. His release was confirmed by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Lawan expressed his gratitude in a statement shortly after his release, saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.” He…

Jack Wilshere Set to Join Norwich City as First-Team Coach. Jack Wilshere has confirmed he is leaving his position as Arsenal’s Under-18s head coach to join Norwich City as a first-team coach. The former Arsenal midfielder, who rejoined the club in July 2022, quickly made an impact by leading the Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup Final in his first full season in charge. Wilshere, who progressed through Arsenal’s academy before making 197 senior appearances for the club, has been praised for his influence on the development of young players. Per Mertesacker, Arsenal’s Academy Manager, expressed his admiration for…

Trump Campaign Accuses UK Labour Party Of Election Interference. Donald Trump’s campaign has accused the UK’s Labour Party of interfering in the US election, claiming that the party’s volunteers have been assisting Kamala Harris’s campaign. The Trump team has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), calling it “illegal foreign assistance” and describing the actions as part of a “feeble attempt” at election interference. The controversy erupted after a LinkedIn post from Labour’s head of operations, Sofia Patel, revealed that nearly 100 Labour members had travelled to the US to volunteer for the Harris campaign. Patel’s post…

Arteta Expresses Concern Over Calafiori Injury Ahead Of Liverpool Clash. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that defender Riccardo Calafiori’s injury during the 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League is “a bit of a worry.” The Italian, who joined the Gunners from Bologna this summer in a deal worth up to £42 million, was forced off in the second half after appearing to twist his right knee. Calafiori’s injury adds to Arsenal’s growing list of sidelined players, with key attackers Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka already out, alongside defender Jurrien Timber. Arteta said of Calafiori, “He…

Juventus Clarifies Hacking Incident After Fake Arda Guler Signing Announcement. Juventus has confirmed that their official English X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked after a false post appeared announcing the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler. The misleading post included an image of the 19-year-old Turkish international at an airport, with the caption: “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler. The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family.” However, Juventus quickly addressed the situation through their Italian X account, explaining that their English account had been “compromised” and urging followers to disregard the “false information.” Even…

Police Arrest Four Over Missing NYSC Member In Rivers State. The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended four individuals in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Yahaya Faruq, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Faruq, who was serving in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area, went missing on October 14 after reporting for work at his part-time job at LDM Chinese Mining Company. The incident has raised concerns across the community, prompting many to petition security agencies to investigate Faruq’s sudden disappearance. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the arrests to the News…

Enugu State Assumes Full Regulation Of Electricity Market. The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has officially taken over full regulatory oversight of the state’s electricity market, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s power sector. This development follows the expiration of the transition period, which saw the transfer of authority from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state-level regulator. Enugu is now the first state in Nigeria to develop a sub-national electricity market, paving the way for others to follow. As part of this move, the EERC issued operational licences to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary…

Champions League Round-Up: Aston Villa Secure Top Spot, Vinícius Júnior Shines In Real Madrid Comeback. Aston Villa have continued their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League, defeating Bologna 2-0 on Tuesday to claim their third consecutive win and move to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, with Vinícius Júnior delivering a hat-trick in an unforgettable night of football. Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna Aston Villa extended their unbeaten run in this year’s competition with another impressive display at Villa Park. The first half saw Unai Emery’s side dominate…