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Governor Lawal approves establishment of Zamfara Economic Planning Board

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has given the green light for the establishment of the Zamfara Economic Planning Board. The decision was made during an Executive Council meeting held at the Zamfara Government House in Gusau. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, indicated that the council...

Protesters storm EFCC, demand Matawalle’s probe reopened

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Protesters from Zamfara State on Friday occupied the entrance to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. They are asking the anti-graft agency to reopen investigations on the former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle. According to Channels TV, the protesters, under the auspices of APC Loyalists...

Piers Morgan slams Ten Hag for inability to handle Ronaldo, Sancho

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has accused Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag of failing to manage ‘world-class’ players after Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho left the club under acrimonious circumstances. In a tweet on X, Morgan criticised the Dutchman for being unable to handle difficult personalities, resulting in Ronaldo’s departure...

‘Enough is enough’ – Pochettino uncertain about his future at Chelsea despite win over Tottenham

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he remains unsure whether he will have enough time to turn Chelsea back into Premier League contenders despite their impressive 2-0 win over rivals Tottenham on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Pochettino expressed his frustration at the ongoing speculation surrounding his future, insisting...

Crisis in Rivers – Dele Momodu reveals cause of fight between Wike, Fubara

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has suggested why Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike are fighting. Momodu said the political rivalry between Wike and Fubara was due to control of Rivers State treasury. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain disclosed...

Japan, India are xenophobic countries, don’t welcome immigrants – US President Biden

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

United States President, Joe Biden has described Japan and India as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants. Biden’s remark at a campaign fundraising event came just three weeks after the White House hosted Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, on a lavish official visit, during which the two leaders celebrated...

Oyo LG polls: Knocks, protests as PDP sweeps polls

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, held local government election across the 33 council areas. Newsmen, however, reports that the election conducted under the chairmanship of Isiaka Olagunju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has been generating mixed reactions. According to OYSIEC, the election was...

Court adjourns LGs suit against Rivers Govt, AGF, Police, others to May 22

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned hearing in the suit seeking to stop the Rivers State Government from withholding the financial allocations of the 42 Local Government Councils in the state, to May 22. The judge adjourned the matter to enable parties already served...

Mourinho – Why I stopped watching Chelsea’s matches

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has explained why he stopped going to Stamford Bridge to watch matches, despite living “two minutes” from the stadium. Mourinho enjoyed two successful spells with the Blues and secured back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the FA Cup and two League Cups in his...

Man City, Bayern, Real Madrid lead as Chelsea drops [Top 20]

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Premier League champions, Manchester City, currently tops UEFA’s coefficient rankings. In the latest ranking released by UEFA through their website, Man City is ahead of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who are in the top three positions. Chelsea dropped one place when compared to the previous ranking, but still made...