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Northern Forum Hail Tinubu Over Appointment Of NIA, DSS DGs

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

A prominent socio-political group in Northern Nigeria, Northern Alternative Forum (NAF), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA, while Adeola Oluwatosin...

Edo INEC – Mock accreditation of voters holds September 10

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Tuesday said that it will hold mock accreditation of voters on September 10, 2024, ahead of Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. The Commission revealed that it has designated 12 Polling Units across six Local Government Areas (LGAs) covering the three...

Ekpa claims 50 million voted for self-referendum

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE, has claimed that over 50 million persons have voted for self-referendum. Ekpa, known as the Prime Minister of BRGIE, disclosed this in a statement through his official X account on Tuesday. According to him, the flair with which Biafrans embraced the...

Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Szczesny announces retirement from football

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football. Szczesny, who last played for Juventus, broke the news in a lengthy statement on his Instagram account on Tuesday. The Poland goalkeeper retired from professional football at the age of 34. He was released from his contract with...

Civil rights group calls for investigation of Matrix Oil over importation of blended crude, violation of sanctions on Russian oil

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Centre for Accountability and Transparency (CAAT) has called for an investigation into Matrix Oil’s importation of blended crude oil, alleging violation of international sanctions on Russian oil. Speaking at a press conference, convener Okwa Dan claims Matrix Oil’s actions have caused economic sabotage, environmental pollution, and health risks to...

Swedish club, Elfsborg sign Okeke on five-year contract

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Former Golden Eaglets midfielder, Victor Ozor Okeke has joined Swedish club Allsvenskan champions Elfsborg, according to reports. Elfsborg signed the youngster from Triple 44 Academy in Nigeria. The 18-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract. Okeke impressed at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana two years ago....

Jenna Ortega reacts to rumoured relationship with Johnny Depp

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

American actress, Jenna Ortega has reacted to rumours that she’s in a romantic relationship with superstar actor, Johnny Depp. There have been speculations that the Hollywood stars are in a “serious relationship.”However, featuring in the latest episode of ‘The Puppy Interview’, Ortega not only denied being in a relationship with...

Mariah Carey loses mother, sister on same day

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

American singer, Mariah Carey has confirmed that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, both passed away on the same day last weekend. The multiple Grammy-winning singer disclosed this in a statement on Monday, but did not share the causes of death for either women or the specific day. “My heart...

I‘ve been wronged so many times’ – Omah Lay

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has bemoaned the betrayals he suffered in his life and career. According to the “Soso” crooner, he has been wronged so many times to the extent that he changes his personality every year. “Y’all done me wrong so many times, I change my personality every year,”...

VIDEO – Biggie warns Wanni, Handi for disrespecting ninjas

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Biggie on Monday issued a stern warning to Wanni and Handi for speaking about the ninjas condescendingly. He asked the duo to apologise to the ninjas over their utterances, which they did remorsefully. Biggie then barred all the housemates from speaking about the ninjas. He emphasised that the ninjas are...

Africa Takes Centre Stage As Addis Ababa Hosts World Public Summit

NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May

DSS Witness Tells Court El-Rufai Admitted Listening To NSA’s Conversations

Northern Forum Hail Tinubu Over Appointment Of NIA, DSS DGs

Edo INEC – Mock accreditation of voters holds September 10

Ekpa claims 50 million voted for self-referendum

Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Szczesny announces retirement from football

Civil rights group calls for investigation of Matrix Oil over importation of blended crude, violation of sanctions on Russian oil

Swedish club, Elfsborg sign Okeke on five-year contract

Jenna Ortega reacts to rumoured relationship with Johnny Depp

Mariah Carey loses mother, sister on same day

I‘ve been wronged so many times’ – Omah Lay

VIDEO – Biggie warns Wanni, Handi for disrespecting ninjas