Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reacted to a statement by the Lagos Police Command claiming that the agency was yet to respond to an official inquiry following an allegation of complicity in the death of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (MohBad). On Friday, during a press briefing, the Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa, said, “Also being awaited is the official response from NDLEA on one of the viral videos containing allegations by the singer on his experience at the agency’s Lagos Zone sometime in October 2022”. The agency, while responding to the statement by the police, said…

Burnley and Chelsea both feel much better about themselves going into their Premier League match at Turf Moor on Saturday, though managers Vincent Kompany and Mauricio Pochettino know there is so much more still to do. Chelsea had only recorded one win from their first six Premier League matches before their 2-0 away victory against rivals Fulham on Monday, with Mykhailo Mudryk scoring his first goal for the club and Armando Broja also finding the target. Burnley got their first win of the season in their re-arranged fixture at Luton Town. Lyle Foster scored his third goal of the Premier…

Festus Osifo, the National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has revealed that the Federal Government was still paying subsidy on petrol. Osifo, who also doubles as the president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), gave the revelation while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, October 6, 2023. This is coming months after President Bola Tinubu announced that the era of fuel subsidy was gone. During his inauguration speech, the President told the nation that the budget he inherited had no provision for fuel subsidy payment beyond May, saying, “Subsidy is gone.” The pronouncement triggered an…

Secretary to the Cross River State Government, Prof Anthony Owan-Eno has disclosed that the state has secured an additional N500 million for the palliatives committee to purchase more commodities to cushion the effects of hard times occasioned in part, by the removal of petroleum subsidy. Owan-Eno disclosed this this in a press statement where he listed the distributions of the bags of rice to different groups as follows: Students 1000 bags, Religious Groups 800, Traditional Rulers 400, Trade Unions 300, Labour Unions 800, Civil Servants 800 and Persons Living With Disabilities 200. Others are Motherless Babies Homes, 200, IDPs 800,…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has decried the poor treatment of teachers in Nigeria. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement personally signed by its president general, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Iwuanyanwu, in a goodwill message marking the teachers’ day, said teachers ought to be treated well considering their roles in Nigeria. According to him, “There is hardly any profession that does not benefit from the sweat of teachers, but most unfortunately, the welfare of Nigerian teachers is often taken for granted. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo laments the poor conditions of teachers in Nigeria. There is no gainsaying that the building of a modern society begins…

Saudi Arabia head coach, Roberto Mancini has named a 31-man squad for his side’s friendlies against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The encounter against the Super Eagles is slated for Portimao, Portugal on Friday, October 13. It will be the second-ever meeting between the Asians and the three-time African champions. The Greens have another friendly lined up against the Eagles of Mali also in Portimao on October 17. Mancini’s side is using both games as part of their preparations for the 2023 Asian Cup, which will be staged in Qatar next January. Saudi Arabia is in Group F with Oman,…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has charged youths in Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun state to stop the wanton killing and destruction of properties in the two communities. Speaking with newsmen at his palace in Ile-Ife on Friday, the monarch expressed displeasure over the violent clash between the neighbouring towns which has led to loss of lives. He charged the monarchs in the communities to prevail on their subjects to seize the ongoing hostility, saying they are from the same source, hence land dispute should not resort to killing and wanton destruction. “Ifon and Ilobu people I…

Manchester United suffered their fifth defeat in seven matches on Tuesday as Galatasaray twice came from behind for a famous 3-2 UEFA Champions League win at Old Trafford, increasing the pressure on Ten Hag ahead of Saturday’s Premier League visit of Brentford. In addition to sitting bottom of their Champions League group with zero points, United approach Saturday’s game 10th in the Premier League table, already nine points adrift of the summit. They have lost six of their 10 games across all competitions so far in 2023-24 while conceding 18 goals. Brentford have themselves endured a frustrating start to the season, only winning…

The 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 2 will kick off across the country at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. All the NPFL matchday 2 games on Saturday will kick off at the same time as usual and there will be only three fixtures on Saturday. One of the most interesting fixtures will go down at the General Sani Abacha Stadium between two newly promoted clubs, Kano Pillars and Katsina United. On Sunday, October 8, there will be seven fixtures across the country, and one of the biggest games to watch out for will go down at the…

Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the blue economy will offer 350 million jobs to Nigerian citizens if adequately harnessed. Jamoh, represented by the Acting Coordinator of NIMASA, Abuja Office, Hajia Rakiya Lamai, made this known during the NIMASA Special Day at the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair, Abuja. According to him, Nigeria’s vast under-utilised blue economy offers huge opportunities for growth and development to overcome its present economic challenge. “The blue economy has enormous potential as it offers the country the opportunities of 350 million new jobs if adequately harnessed. “Ocean resources…

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has sternly warned Arise Television against the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks in its station. The warning is coming on the heels of the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic records recently released by the Chicago State University. In a bid to educate the public on the possible consequences of the president’s certificate, which the opposition alleged does not tally with the one submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the last election, the TV station has had interviews with a number of guests. But NBC, in a letter issued to the…

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has signed a new five-year deal at the club. The 27-year-old, recalled to the England squad on Thursday, joined Villa from Brentford in 2020. Watkins’ 15 goals last season helped Villa to a European spot, and he has hit double figures in each of his three seasons in the Midlands. “I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football. I’ve still got a lot to achieve here,” said Watkins. Having come through Exeter City’s academy, he spent time on loan in non-league football with Weston-super-Mare before moving to Brentford in 2017.…