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Senator Echocho Takes Action on Abandoned Lokoja/Shitanku/Dekina/Anyigba Road Project

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

ABUJA – In a move to address the plight of commuters and residents of Kogi State, Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has taken decisive action on the abandoned Lokoja/Shitanku/Dekina/Anyigba road project. Following a petition submitted to the National Assembly, Senator Echocho invited Tech Engineering Limited, the company handling the contract, to...

Enyimba boss, Yemi ready for war against ‘old friend’ Ilechukwu

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

Enyimba head coach Olanrewaju Yemi says the outcome of their matchday 35 encounter with Rangers won’t affect his relationship with the Flying Antelopes boss, Fidelis Ilechukwu. Rangers will host Enyimba in a crucial clash at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Sunday. The Enugu club occupy top spot on the log...

Awodiran – Nigeria will stop importing food if govt supports farmers

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

A United Kingdom-based agriculturist, Olatunji Awodiran, has declared that Nigeria would have no need to import food if local farmers are given the necessary incentives. Awodiran spoke on Thursday while addressing journalists in Ibadan. Awodiran, who recently launched the first food bank project in Osun State, advised government at all...

Lagos residents lament high cost of livestock

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

As Nigerians prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, residents of Epe in Lagos State are lamenting the high cost of livestock. Eid el Kabir is a Muslim observance tentatively slated for June 17 in the calendar. It is meant to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an...

Bongos @ 82: The Oklobian tete syndrome and why Idoma should emulate Bongos & 2Baba

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

By Andrew Agbese Those who have met Tuface, now known as 2Baba, admit that he is a very humble and unassuming person who never allows his success to get into his head. For someone from a humble background who has climbed the ladder of success and has become a personification...

Kaduna Police foil kidnap attempt on traditional ruler, wife’s whereabouts unknown

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

The Nigeria Police in Kaduna has foiled the attempted kidnap of Umar Musa, the Paramount Ruler of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area, on Wednesday. While confirming the kidnap attempt, ASP Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, said although they had succeeded in foiling the attack, the whereabouts of...

2 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

Two men, Ayodeji Ajayi, 41, and Alaba Seye, 32, were on Thursday arraigned in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp. The defendants of unknown addresses were facing a charge of possession of Indian hemp. The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants...

Maresca hands Chelsea player to sign for summer transfer

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

New Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca wants the Blues to sign Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Maresca was recently appointed as Chelsea’s new manager following Mauricio Pochettino’s exit. He led Leicester City to win the Championship and secure a return to the Premier League last season. However, according to The Sun, Maresca...

2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana storm Uyo for Super Eagles showdown

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

Bafana Bafana of South Africa has finally arrived in Uyo for Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The players and their officials arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo around 11am on Thursday. The contingent left for their base, Four Point by Sheraton Hotel following their arrival....

Senate confirms DG, three other Commissioners for SEC

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2024June 6, 20240

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the nominees of President Bola Tinubu to serve as Director General and Executive Commissioners of the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC. The Senate adopted a report submitted to the Committee of Whole by the Committee on Capital Market, chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso representing...

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Senator Echocho Takes Action on Abandoned Lokoja/Shitanku/Dekina/Anyigba Road Project

Enyimba boss, Yemi ready for war against ‘old friend’ Ilechukwu

Awodiran – Nigeria will stop importing food if govt supports farmers

Lagos residents lament high cost of livestock

Bongos @ 82: The Oklobian tete syndrome and why Idoma should emulate Bongos & 2Baba

Kaduna Police foil kidnap attempt on traditional ruler, wife’s whereabouts unknown

2 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

Maresca hands Chelsea player to sign for summer transfer

2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana storm Uyo for Super Eagles showdown

Senate confirms DG, three other Commissioners for SEC