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Don’t dare me – Fubara warns detractors

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to surprise anybody who dares him, amidst the political crisis bedeviling the oil rich state. Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said he had been inundated with comments in the media about the implementation of the...

Tinubu signs Student Loan Bill into law

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. The development follows reviews of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Details shortly…

Shaibu’s lawyer withdraws in protest as Assembly Clerk testifies before panel

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

There was mild drama at the inaugural sitting of the impeachment panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate allegations against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The constitution of the panel followed the impeachment notice served on Shaibu by the State House of...

I know what’s causing it – Ten Hag vows to ‘deal’ with Man Utd injuries

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has claimed he has an “idea” of the cause of injuries within the team. Just this week, the Premier League confirmed Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof will be out for one month. Ten Hag, when asked about what is causing their injuries, said: “We...

Chelsea release statement over defamatory statements against Conor Gallagher

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Chelsea have slammed the “unacceptable” abuse directed at midfielder Conor Gallagher surrounding a video of him and a mascot. The Blues captain accidentally blanked the youngster, who was holding up his hand, as he emerged in the tunnel to line up before their 2-2 draw with Burnley on Saturday. Gallagher...

Pochettino gives Chelsea injury updates ahead of Man Utd clash

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Chelsea head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has given the injury update on his squad ahead of Thursday’s Premier League clash against Manchester United. Speaking to the media today, Pochettino confirmed Malo Gusto and Trevoh Chalobah are back in training. However, Ben Chilwell will not be available for the game, while Robert...

Tinubu expresses sadness over death of former Labour leader, Ali Chiroma

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Ali Chiroma. Tinubu, through a message conveyed by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, condoled with the family, the organized labour community, and everyone impacted by this painful loss. According...

Wind storm wreck havoc in Taraba, destroy over fifty houses

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

The people of Takum local government council of Taraba are counting their losses following the wind storm that wreaked havoc in several parts of the area on Tuesday. The windstorm which was followed by a heavy downpour that lasted several hours, led to the massive destruction of houses. Areas badly...

Family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi denies death rumour

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

The family of the well-known Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, has dismissed as misleading, reports insinuating the death of the cleric. Usman-Bauchi, who is one of the leaders of the Sufism, Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, was reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday. In a swift reaction, Sanusi Dahiru,...

I’ve no criminal record – Miyetti Allah president tells court

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

The detained President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has told a Federal High Court, Abuja that he had no criminal record. Bodejo, who was arrested on the alleged raising of an armed militia in detriment of the nation’s unity, told Justice Inyang Ekwo in a motion for...