Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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.…

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley.

Rapper Drake has announced that he is taking a break from his music career, saying: “I need to focus on my health first and foremost.” Just hours after the release of his new album, For All The Dogs, the multi-Grammy winner said that he has had stomach issues for years. “I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m gonna be honest,” he said on Friday on his radio show. Several upcoming performances have been postponed following his announcement. “I need to focus on my health, first and foremost — and I’ll talk about that soon enough,” said the…

The Lagos State Police Command has given an update on the incident which led to the death singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Mohbad died under controversial circumstances last month and there have been allegations and counter-allegations on his death. Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had ordered a probe on the singer’s death. Subsequently, the police had invited 26 persons, including Mohbad’s family for questioning. Addressing the media at the state Command headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, gave a blow-by-blow account of what led to his death. “From investigation so far conducted, the sequence…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said on Friday, that it intercepted 20 containers loaded with expired tomato concentrates at the Tin-Can Island port in Lagos. Adewale Adeniyi, acting Comptroller General of Customs, said the concentrate was seized by the Port and Terminal Multiservice Limited (PTML) Command of the Service on August 8, 2023 with one suspect arrested. He listed the container numbers used to import the expired concentrate to include ACLU 2790243, GCNU 1275582, GCNU 1303278, GCNU 1336137, GCNU 1361905, GCNU 1316824, GCNU 1323314, GCNU 1324727, GCNU 1326210, and SEGU 3388813. Other numbers include ACLU 2800629, GCLU 13218553, GCNU 1340991, GCNU 1353290,…