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Stop Condemning Catholics, We’re Not Your Problem, Abuja Archbishop Kaigama Warns Preachers, Critics

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has raised concern over the recklessness displayed by preachers in condemning Catholics aggressively. According to him, one would think their lives or salvation depend on how viciously they condemn the Catholic Church and its doctrine, traditions and worship. “We call...

Man Utd concerned about replacing Ten Hag with Tuchel

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Senior officials at Manchester United are concerned about Thomas Tuchel potentially clashing with the club’s leadership if they appoint him to replace Erik ten Hag. Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of this season, with the announcement made as early as February. New co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and...

NLO suspends nine Zaki Mairiga players for assault on match official

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Nine Zaki Mairiga FC players have been suspended by the Nationwide League One (NLO). The players were suspended for their assault on a match official during a league game against Gombe Warriors. The NLO also awarded three points and three goals to Gombe Warriors following Zaki Mairiga’s disruption of the...

WHO warns of ‘bloodbath’ as Israel promises operation in Rafah

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of dire consequences if Israel goes ahead with an impending military operation in Rafah. The organization gave the warning on its X page on Saturday. It said the planned push into the southern border city of Rafah would lead to “a bloodbath.* WHO...

Udeze: Don’t impose problematic assistants on Finidi

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to impose ambitious assistants on new head coach of the team, Finidi George. Finidi is currently shopping for his assistants, with former internationals, Emmanuel Amuneke and Daniel Amokachi reportedly in contention for the position. Amokachi and...

NWFL top scorer, Ijamilusi wins FC Robo Player of the Year award

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

2023/24 Nigeria Women Football League top scorer, Ijamilusi Folashade has been voted FC Robo Queens Player of the Season. Ijamilusi beat Oladipo Shukurat, Ogbuchi Chidinma, Adeyemo Fasilat and Ndubuisi Esther to the award. She won 70 percent of the votes cast by the supporters. Ijamilusi scored nine goals for the...

C’River border communities lament influx of refugees, encroachment on farms

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Many borderline communities in Obanliku and Obudu LGAs in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State have lamented the continual influxes of refugees from Cameroon, as well as incessant encroachments on their farmlands by people from Benue State. They expressed the worry during a town hall meeting attended by...

Gov. Fubara presents N3.6b for 3,066 MSMEs as he launches loan

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

…Charges BOI on supporting more businesses in Rivers State Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has presented cheques valued at N3.6 billion to 3,066 micro, small and medium-scale enterprises and 100 companies drawn from the 23 local government areas of the state including non-indugenes. Governor Fubara made the presentation at...

Iyanya fumes over comparison with Wizkid

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Nigerian singer Iyanya has reacted after a social media user downplayed his musical achievements while explaining why Wizkid is “hated” in the music industry. A social media user with the X handle @itzbasito had written: “Wizkid’s only crime is surpassing the benchmark set for him and becoming the benchmark himself”...

Two men remanded in prison for fraud, offering bribe to police

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of two persons, Kayode Seun and Godwin Festus, at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, for conspiracy, fraud, cyber crime and bribing police officers. The suspects were accused of being in possession of one Mercedez Benz CLA car suspected to...

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Stop Condemning Catholics, We’re Not Your Problem, Abuja Archbishop Kaigama Warns Preachers, Critics

Man Utd concerned about replacing Ten Hag with Tuchel

NLO suspends nine Zaki Mairiga players for assault on match official

WHO warns of ‘bloodbath’ as Israel promises operation in Rafah

Udeze: Don’t impose problematic assistants on Finidi

NWFL top scorer, Ijamilusi wins FC Robo Player of the Year award

C’River border communities lament influx of refugees, encroachment on farms

Gov. Fubara presents N3.6b for 3,066 MSMEs as he launches loan

Iyanya fumes over comparison with Wizkid

Two men remanded in prison for fraud, offering bribe to police