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Mercy Eke Retweets PVC Amid Age Fraud Claims

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

The 2019 Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, has retweeted her Permanent Voter’s Card amidst claims that she lied about her age. On Saturday, the reality TV star tweeted her PVC and said, “Collect your PVC. Nigeria will be great again” This led to a tweep, one Olatunde (OneNaijaPatriot) accusing...

Rivers United want to retain title – Eguma bullish after win vs Lobi Stars

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma is upbeat his side can successfully defend their Nigeria Premier Football League title. The Port Harcourt Dwellers claimed the NPFL title for the first time last season. Eguma’s side started the defence of their title with a scrappy 2-1 win against former champions, Lobi...

Election 2023: Peter Obi’s good but Labour Party not platform for presidential race – Law Mefor

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

The spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa Campaign Organisation in Anambra State, Law Mefor, has claimed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, is good but contesting on a weak platform. Mefor also said the Southeast is the traditional land of the PDP. He made this claim on Monday...

Nigeria Immigration opens recruitment portal, lists positions, requirements

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday opened the portal for 2023 recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced the start of the process. The board invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time appointments to fill vacancies. The positions are Superintendent Of Immigration (SI)...

Eha-Amufu killings: We greatly missed Mbaka – Ohanaeze youths

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has celebrated the return of Enugu fiery priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. According to reports, Mbaka, who was sent to the monastery for several months, is back to his Adoration Ministry, Enugu. In a statement made to journalists on Monday, the...

Man Utd confirms Weghorst’s shirt number ahead of Crystal Palace clash

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Wout Weghorst will wear the no.27 shirt at Manchester United, the club has confirmed. The Dutch striker has been handed the shirt previously worn by Marouane Fellaini between 2013 and 2019. It was recently worn by Alex Telles, who is currently on loan at Sevilla. Weghorst has always worn the...

NPFL Recap: Four away wins on matchday one as favourites struggle

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Matchday one in the Nigeria Premier Football League produced a number of interesting results with two away wins in Group A and Group B. Eight-time champions, Enyimba put up a dominant display in the 2-1 win against Nasarawa United at the New Jos Stadium. Newcomers Bendel Insurance also stunned former...

How a poor northern state, Kogi built Africa’s first international hospital

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Buying into the consumerism of technology revolution in this new age, the Okene reference hospital, built by the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has left every mouth agape at its world-class edifice and structure, and its major transition in the Health care sector, making it the First Africa’s...

Killing of Minna Catholic Priest, abduction of 35 Katsina Christians-: Christian leaders haven’t done enough- Says HURIWA

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2023January 15, 20230

Prominent civil rights advocacy group-HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) said Christian leaders in Nigeria have so far failed to speak out sufficiently and has not adopted effective steps including boycotting all consultative meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari to compel the Federal government to check the increasing waves of...

Tinubu strengthens media team, appoints Jega, Abdulaziz as aides

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2023January 15, 20230

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strengthened his media office with the injection of two new aides. Those appointed are Mahmud Jega as Special Adviser, Public Affairs and Abdulaziz Abdulaziz as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Until his appointment, Jega, a respected...