Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Some candidates who sat for the 2023 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Board (JAMB) mock examinations scheduled for March 30 have expressed concern over some technical hitches experienced during the examinations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored the examinations in some Computer Based Test  (CBT) centers discovered that while some centres had hitch-free sessions, some had some technical problems. At the Zinaria CBT centre in Maraba, candidates expressed satisfaction over the process saying that this showed the main examination would be hitch-free. One of the candidates, Emmanuel Adetiba,  said that the mock examination started at 7.00 a.m.…

Herve Renard was on Thursday appointed as the new coach of the France women’s football team after the sacking of Corinne Diacre, the French football federation announced. The 54-year-old Renard resigned as coach of Saudi Arabia earlier in the week after leading them to a memorable group-stage win over Argentina at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. His departure was confirmed following Tuesday’s 2-1 friendly defeat by Bolivia. Renard has signed a contract with France through to the 2024 Olympics in his first job coaching a women’s team. Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory…

The Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Abayomi Salami today issued certificates of return to 25 elected members of the State House of Assembly. The REC gave the certificates to the elected members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly except for Ido-Osi Constituency 1 where the election was declared inconclusive. Commending Ekiti residents for their peaceful conduct during the 2023 general election, Prof Salami said: “I want to appreciate all the stakeholders in the political parties and all of you who have cooperated and collaborated to ensure we have a very peaceful…

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Thursday, approved the immediate dissolution of all his political appointees. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, those affected are all Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, Special Advisers and Technical Officers. The governor further directed the State Accountant General to ensure immediate payment of March, 2023 stipends to all the outgoing appointees. The governor thanked them for their contributions and services to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours.

LaLiga outfit, Villarreal are reportedly willing to offload Nigeria winger, Samuel Chukwueze this summer. According to Spanish news outlet, Todofichajes, the Yellow Submarine want to sell Chukwueze and forward, Nico Jackson to fund their other targets. Chukwueze has continuously been linked with a reunion with former Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery,who is now in charge of Premier League club, Aston Villa. Villarreal are expected to demand around €30m for the explosive winger. The 23-year-old has scored 11 goals and recorded 11 assists for his club this season. He has a year remaining in his contract with the former UEFA Europa…

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, arrested twenty one suspected internet fraudsters including two females in an intelligence driven operation at Agbowo, Akobo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects are Abdulsalam Yusuf Olamilekan, Henry Ugochukwu Ike, Sobowale Tolulope Enoch, Franklin Ibeh Kelechi, Aderoju Hammed Akande, Afolabi Mayowa Akinbobola, Emmanuel Victor Oluwasegun, Odidwe Victory Okwise, Okeke Hycent Obina, Ibelih Powel Theophilus, Anifowose Dolapo Praise, Balogun Oluwatobi Ayodeji and Ayoade Rofeek Mayowa. Others are: Samuel Shuaibu Adavize, Damilare…

The National Population Commission, NPC, has debunked insinuations that the 2023 Population and Housing Census would canvass questions on the religious affiliations of respondents. The clarification was made following a viral audio message circulating on WhatsApp, alleging that the religious affiliations of respondents will be discussed in the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The viral message alleged that the question bordering on religion is intended to suppress the numbers of a set of believers in the process. But in a swift clarification in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Isiaka Yahaya, on Wednesday, he emphasized that the Commission…

A chieftain of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo apex socio-political organization, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has apologized to the Afenifere group over an anti-Yoruba comment made by an Igbo businessman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Isiguzoro said Iwuanyanwu’s remark was targetting the former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Secretary-General said Iwuanyanwu’s comment was a slip of the tongue which should be disregarded. Speaking with DAILY POST, Isiguzoro said: “We want to apologize to Afenifere; whatever Iwuanyanwu said was out of the anger and molestation of our people during…

The Lagos State Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) on Thursday arraigned Chrisland School Ltd and four staff members for the alleged manslaughter of a 12-year-old student Whitney Adeniran. They were arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Ikeja High Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Belinda Amao, Nwatu Ugochi Victoria were arraigned on a two-count charge of manslaughter and negligent acts. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge after it was read to them. Details coming soon……

Suspected herdsmen, on Thursday morning, allegedly invaded one of the public secondary schools in Oyo State, injuring students and teachers. The herders invaded the Community Grammar School, Alaropo Nla in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The herdsmen, according to an eyewitness account, numbering over twenty, allegedly invaded the school with their cattle and injured some of the students and teachers. Some of the students and their teachers, among whom are Mr Paul Olabode, were inflicted with sword and machete cuts, while many others were left with broken legs and hands. The source disclosed that the school had…

Reuben Fasoranti, former leader of Afenifere, says the organisation recognises Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president-elect. In a statement on Wednesday, the elder statesman also reacted to the suspension of two national officers of the Yoruba socio-political group, describing it as “null and void”. Afenifere led by Ayo Adebanjo suspended Jare Ajayi, the group’s national publicity secretary, and Abagun Kole Omololu, national organising secretary. The officers were suspended for issuing an “unauthorised statement” against Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, chairman of the council of elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The suspension of the duo was announced in a communiqué released at the end of the Afenifere…

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The secret service made this known in a series of tweets on Wednesday. It said the plot for an interim government is a mischievous way to set aside the constitution, undermine civil rule and plunge the country into an avoidable crisis. “The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians. “This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts…