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Ian Wright names best finisher at Arsenal

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has named Leandro Trossard as the best finisher in the current squad. Trossard scored the winner on Sunday, as the Gunners claimed a 1-0 win at Manchester United. The result keeps Mikel Arteta’s men in the title race until the last day. Trossard, who joined Arsenal...

FG petitions IGP as Niger Speaker moves to marry off 100 girls

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and sought for a court injunction to stop Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, Speaker of the Niger State Assembly from marrying off 100 orphaned girls. Recall that the Speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned...

Unfounded allegations won’t deter our pursuit of Igbo interest – Isiguzoro

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has declared that no amount of propaganda and frivolous allegations would make him jettison the pursuit of Igbo interest. He spoke in reaction to allegations against him and some other chieftains of Ohanaeze Ndigbo by Ohanaeze President, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Isiguzoro,...

Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has sworn in Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the state’s new Head of Service. The Katsina Governor also swore in the immediate past Head of Service, Usman Isiyaku, as Special Adviser on Public Service Reforms and member of the State Executive Council. Addressing the...

Ebonyi LG Poll: APC pegs Expression of Interest forms at N5m, nomination forms N20m

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State has set up a five man zoning committee ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The committee was set up after a stakeholders meeting held on Sunday. Former senator representing Ebonyi Central, Chief Obinna Ogba, will serve as chairman...

NSCDC uncovers 2 illegal pipeline connection points in Rivers

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has discovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers State. A statement by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi on Monday, disclosed that the sites were located at Odagwa-Owaza riverside boundaries of Rivers and Abia while the other was at Etche local government area...

Police vow to tackle vandalization of public facilities in Akwa Ibom

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

The Police in Eket, Akwa Ibom, have assured that public facility vandalism would be completely tackled in the town and its environs. The Divisional Police Officer, SP Felix Ekpoudom, stated this shortly after visiting a vandalised water fountain at Udom Emmanuel Boulevard in Atabong, Eket town. Ekpoudom said that the...

Kogi landlords now prefer renting houses to Yahoo boys – Estate manager cries out

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

An estate Manager in Kogi State, Peter Suleiman has decried the spate at which landlords are giving their houses to tenants who are known for Internet fraud, otherwise known as Yahoo boys, instead of people doing genuine businesses. Speaking on Monday, Suleiman disclosed that this development is encouraging crime in...

Nigerian government to restructure, reform NYSC – Minister reveals

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

The Federal Government is to embark on a comprehensive review, restructuring and reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to meet the demands of the future. Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim stated this at the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of NYSC management with heads of...

Gov. Umaru Bago – We are seeking FG’s approval to repair Lapai to Gulu, Muye road

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced that the state has requested approval from the federal government through the Ministry of Works for permission to reconstruct the Lapai-Gulu-Muye Federal road to ease vehicular movement of goods and services in the state. The Governor stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony...