Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Students of the University of Benin clashed with some soldiers at the school premises on Thursday over cash withdrawal at one of the bank’s Automated Teller Machines. Trouble was said to have started as attempts to jump the queue by the soldiers was met with stiff resistance by the students who had waited patiently on the queue for their turn. According to a source, the students were said to be angry with the soldiers from the S&T Barracks who had done the same on Wednesday in an oppressive manner. The source stated, “On Wednesday they came here and harassed the…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Egyptian Competition Authority on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote trade fairness between both countries. The process began in 2019 when the FCCPC and the ECA initiated discussions on enhancing competition law and policy between both parties. According to a statement by the management of FCCPC, the key mandates of the FCCPC include protection of consumers, and promoting fair competition in Nigeria, with its scope of application to all undertakings, conduct, and commercial activities within or having effect within Nigeria. “In this regard, the FCCPC and ECA have solidified…

France and Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football. The 29-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2018, scored five goals in 93 appearances for his country after making his debut in 2013. His last game was in the 2022 World Cup final, in which France were beaten by Argentina on penalties. Representing our great country for a decade has been one of the greatest honours of my life,” said Varane. Every time I wore this very special blue jersey I felt immense pride. The duty to give it all, play my heart out and win every time we…

The Federal Government, on Thursday, confirmed it airlifted 1,531 stranded Nigerians from Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in a major escalation of the war which began February 2014. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said the government has helped thousands of nationals return since 2015. Onyeama spoke in Abuja at the 22nd edition of the Buhari Administration Scorecard Series (2015-2023). He said Nigerians in Libya, Mali, Sudan, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, among others, were also assisted in the last eight years. The minister indicated the countries had an increased rate of victims of human trafficking, particularly women and…

Manchester United forward, Mason Greenwood has said that he was ‘relieved’ after charges of attempted rape and assault against him were dropped. Greenwood, 21, was arrested in January last year amid allegations surrounding images and videos. On Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service explained that the charges brought against Greenwood were discontinued after key witnesses withdrew their involvement. However, in a short statement after the announcement, Greenwood said: “I am relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support. “There will be no further comment at this time.”

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has emerged winner of the Serie A Goal of the Month award for January. Osimhen’s ferocious first-half strike in Napoli’s 2-1 win against Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma last weekend was the overwhelming choice of the fans. “As voted by yourselves…The @cryptocom #SerieA January goal of the month is @victorosimhen9’s audacious strike in the Derby del Sole. ” reads a tweet on the official Twitter handle of Lega Serie A. The 24-year-old has led Napoli’s charge for the first Scudetto in 33 years with his consistent scoring form. The striker is currently the top scorer in…

American football quarterback, Tom Brady has retired following a sterling 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Brady announced his retirement on 31st December 2021 but reversed his decision six weeks later claiming he had “unfinished business” according to BBC Sport. The 45-year-old won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. He, however, made the announcement known on Wednesday morning. “I’m retiring for good,” Brady said in an emotional video posted on social media. “I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke…

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned all broadcasters against compromising national unity while covering forthcoming general election. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Ilelah issued the warning in a statement, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: ”The National Broadcasting Commission wish to again, remind all broadcasters covering the forthcoming general elections to take note of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, and other relevant regulations guiding the broadcast of elections in Nigeria. The commission has observed, with deep concerns, how ethics and ethos have been thrown to the winds by politicians using broadcast media platforms. This is against…

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSWIC, has declared 100 per cent readiness to tackle emerging workers’ wage challenges. The commission’s Chairman, Mr Ekpo Nta, said this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the commission and the National Centre for Technology Management, NACETEM, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the commission would continue to reinvent itself for the good of the Nigerian workers. “The Partnership that culminated in the signing of this MoU commenced in 2020 when we received a proposal from NACETEM requesting participants for the training they organise. “The meeting led to a capacity-building…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole SAN, has said that the institution will not shut down its academic activities during the forthcoming general elections. He, however, clarified that students and staff would not be disenfranchised as the university had designed a programme “where students can attend virtual classes and vote wherever they are.” “We won’t suspend our lecturing for voting, Unilorin is digitised,” he added. The VC also said the management of the university had designed the school’s academic programmes to ensure that all lost academic calendars to the 8 months strike embarked upon by the…

The Supreme Court said the candidates who emerged from the primaries conducted by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led faction of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are authentic. Justice Centus Nweze’s judgment on Wednesday brings to an end the legal battle to determine the camp in control of the state chapter. The other faction, the Legacy Group of the PDP, is led by National Vice Chairman, Dan Orbih. Delivering the judgment in the appeal filed by Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama and others against Mathew Iduoriyekemwen and others, the apex court held that the case was faulty. Justice Nweze said it did not emanate…

Ahead of the February and March 2023 polls, the All Progressives Congress, APC, legal team and other senior lawyers in the current administration has met with the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa after the weekly FEC meeting on Wednesday, was aimed at seeking counsel from the VP to ensure adequate preparation ahead of the elections. Two serving Ministers who are Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN: Mr. Festus Keyamo and Mr. Babatunde Fashola attended the meeting. The current Nationl Legal Adviser to the ruling party, Barr. Ahmed El-Marzuk and his predecessor, Mr.…