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Enaholo doubtful for Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Niger Tornadoes have announced that goalkeeper, Joshua Enaholo will undergo a late fitness test ahead of their matchday 33 fixture against Plateau United. Enaholo picked up an injury during the Minna club’s rescheduled game against River United last weekend. The experienced goalkeeper has been a regular starter for Tornadoes this...

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

A High Court in Benue State has scheduled June 27 for the hearing of a suit concerning the upcoming local government (LG) elections in the state. The suit aims to compel the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to hold LG elections before the current chairpersons’ term expires. Recall that...

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present their scorecards to the Nigerian...

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South and Head of Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, DIG Sokari Pedro has said that in comparison with other South-South states, crime rate in Cross River State is very low. He stated this when he paid a...

Kano governor orders arrest of deposed Emir, Aminu Bayero

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after...

You Don’t Mean Well For Tinubu, Group Tells Wike, Allies For Disregarding Rivers Peace Accord

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The Oduduwa Solidarity Network (OSN) has slammed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his allies for undermining President Bola Tinubu by violating the Rivers State Peace Accord. The group said the actions and utterances by Wike and his supporters are unacceptable and undermine the dignity of the office of the...

Ostracisation: Enugu community raises alarm over plot to seize ancestral lands

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The people of Edeaniagu Clan in Ishi-Ozalla Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have again raised an alarm over an alleged plot by some individuals in their area to forcefully take over their ancestral lands. According to reports, despite interventions from both the government and Christian organisations,...

Police arrest trigger-happy officer for killing Abuja resident during altercation

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a trigger-happy officer who allegedly killed one Oyebuchi Anene, a resident of Byazhin community in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Newsmen gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday near Haj Estate, where the deceased lived with his young...

‘A plausible scenario’ – Expert explains Man United, Napoli swap deal for Osimhen, Højlund

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

There is the possibility of a swap deal between Manchester United and Napoli, involving Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Højlund, according to Italian agent, Andrea D’Amico. The Italian agent suggested that United could sign Osimhen through a swap deal that will involve Højlund moving to Napoli. The new owner of the...

Six Serie A clubs could qualify for next season’s competition

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

Serie A could have six teams in next season’s Champions League. This follows Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as the Italian club secured their first major trophy since 1963. Before Atalanta’s win, Italy and Germany had...

David Hockney Dies At 88 After Decades Redefining Modern Art

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June 12: NHRC Says Credible Elections A Fundamental Human Right, Not A Privilege

Enaholo doubtful for Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

Kano governor orders arrest of deposed Emir, Aminu Bayero

You Don’t Mean Well For Tinubu, Group Tells Wike, Allies For Disregarding Rivers Peace Accord

Ostracisation: Enugu community raises alarm over plot to seize ancestral lands

Police arrest trigger-happy officer for killing Abuja resident during altercation

‘A plausible scenario’ – Expert explains Man United, Napoli swap deal for Osimhen, Højlund

Six Serie A clubs could qualify for next season’s competition