Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Birmingham City have appointed Wayne Rooney as their new manager. The 37-year-old former England captain has joined the Championship club on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday after 15 months in charge. The ex-Everton and Manchester United striker’s appointment is the first managerial change made by Blues’ new American owners Shelby Companies Limited since they took over in July. Rooney will be supported by his former England team-mate and current England Under-21 assistant Ashley Cole and his old United colleague John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men’s national…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has demanded that President Bola Tinubu comes clean on his true identity. Obi made the demand on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja. The former Anambra State governor urged Tinubu to reintroduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt. According to Obi, it’s only Tinubu himself through a direct personal statement that could clear every speculations about his true identity. Obi said, “He should introduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt.…

Senate has revealed that the country has lost N2.3 trillion to the menace of crude oil theft so far in 2023. Senator Ned Nwoko stated this before the Senate at Tuesday’s Plenary Session, emphasizing that existing statistical data indicates that pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering have led to a significant socio-economic crisis in Nigeria. The Senator also made mention the effort of various security agencies trying to curb the menace but who are largely unsuccessful due to the few bad eggs working with “unscrupulous figures within the oil industry to undermine the nation’s economy”. He said:“In 2022, it was reported…

The government of Nigeria is considering the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC), as corruption continues to plague the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said that Nigeria could benefit significantly from establishing such a court, as it would provide a platform to address cases involving individuals and assets located abroad. “The corrosive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, stability, and prosperity cannot be overstated,” Fagbemi said in a speech in Abuja on Tuesday. Establishing an IACC would be a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against corruption. However, whether the government will overcome…

The member, representing Isa-Sabon Birni federal constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, is dead. A member, representing Sabon Birni South constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Almustapha (aka Boza), confirmed the death. According to Boza, the federal lawmaker died around 12:30 am on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was said to have been admitted in the hospital around Tuesday noon. “His remains would be taken to the National Mosque for the bathing ritual after which it would be flown to Sokoto for burial around 11am,” Almustapha said. …

Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, according to ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept. 6 against then Spain Football Federation (RFEF) president Rubiales. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion after kissing Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the awards ceremony following the Women’s World Cup final in August. Hermoso is disappointed and stunned that excerpts from her testimony were shown on Spanish TV and is now…

The Ademola Adeleke administration in Osun State has stated that it is ready to fully support the South West Rail Project. The project is reportedly being championed by the Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission). This was made known by the Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele at a South West transport stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan. Speaking at the meeting hosted by the DAWN Commission, the Commissioner said, “Osun State is prepared to work with other South-West States to put together a step by step road map that will improve rail transportation in the region.” Oyedele stressed on…

The Lagos State Government says it has commenced crackdown on unregistered and unpainted vehicles operating within the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, who made this known on Tuesday in Lagos, said the crackdown was to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector. Giwa said that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) Team had in the past 48 hours, apprehended over 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles. “Unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to road safety and security, as they often bypass necessary inspections and regulations, jeopardising their roadworthiness. “This enforcement is meant to…

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives to seek the confirmation of the Chairman and Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, made this known in a letter dated August 30 and sent to the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, which was read during plenary on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in which he presided. On the 29th of August, the President endorsed Chiedu Ebie for the position of NDDC board chairman alongside 16 other people for the commission’s board. According to the letter, President Tinubu said the ratification was in compliance with section…

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given contractors handling abandoned road projects a 14-day ultimatum to return to the site or face revocation of the contracts. He disclosed this while briefing State House reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also threatened to drag contractors ganging up against the use of concrete for road construction to the anti-crime agencies including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC). Umahi, who said he would not succumb to the gang-up and blackmail from contractors, said President Tinubu had backed the…

The United States has announced a halt to nearly $200 million assistance to Niger Republic. It said the suspension was in line with section 7008 of the Department of State’s annual appropriations act This comes after several sanctions, following the overthrow of the country’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum by the military council. In a statement on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson U.S. Department of State, however, assured Nigeriens that they would continue to benefit from its life-saving humanitarian assistance. The U.S. reiterated its call for the release of Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and all those detained. “The United States has concluded…

The 30000 capacity, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will host Rivers United FC, 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage matches. This is according to the list of approved stadiums released by CAF on Tuesday, October 10, ahead of the group stage matches of this seasons, CAF Confederation Cup. As reflected on the CAF list, Nigeria’s only representative in the competition, Rivers United will play their home games at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo and not the Adokiye Amasiamaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt. The Pride of Rivers progressed to the group stage of the competition after a 2-0 aggregate victory over…