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SPORTS

SLE vs NGA: How Super Eagles Could Lineup For The AFCON Qualifiers Game

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be looking for a victory to confirm their slot in next year's African Cup of Nations competition when they travel to Liberia on Sunday, June 18 to face Sierra Leone in their next game of the campaign. Recall that the African Cup of Nations qualifying game venue that was initially scheduled for Sierra Leone was moved to Liberia by CAF because they lack a standard stadium to host competitive games.

  2 days ago ago
SLE vs NGA: How Super Eagles Could Lineup For The AFCON Qualifiers Game

POLITICS

What We Must Understand Before The Inauguration Day Of The Leadership Of The 10th NASS- Okonkwo

One of the spokespersons of the labour party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo has reacted to the forthcoming Inauguration of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly It is no longer news that the inauguration of the leaders of the house has been slated for the 13th of June 2023

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What We Must Understand Before The Inauguration Day Of The Leadership Of The 10th NASS- Okonkwo

SPORTS

SLE vs NGA: Check Out The Newly Confirmed Date, Venue And Kickoff Time For The AFCON Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will have a chance to seal their slot in the 2024 African Cup of Nations when they take on Sierra Leone in their next game of the qualifying campaign later this month. Recall that the three-time African champions defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their last outing which eventually places them in a good position to pick up the ticket to the next African Cup of Nations.

  8 days ago ago
SLE vs NGA: Check Out The Newly Confirmed Date, Venue And Kickoff Time For The AFCON Qualifier

POLITICS

You Became A Governor At Your Early Age, And Now You Don't Know What To Do Again—Wike to Ayo Fayose

Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, was made fun of by the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, during his speech at his gala welcome for him. Wike claimed that he was elected governor when he was a young man and that he is currently unsure about his next steps.

  11 days ago ago
You Became A Governor At Your Early Age, And Now You Don't Know What To Do Again—Wike to Ayo Fayose

POLITICS

Festus Keyamo shares picture of the agreement FG had with NLC, TUC, as they suspend planned strike

According to a news that was published by the Leadership Newspaper online this evening, it was reported that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has suspended its planned strike action slated to commence on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.

  5 days ago ago
Festus Keyamo shares picture of the agreement FG had with NLC, TUC, as they suspend planned strike

POLITICS

Tinubu makes first set of appointments

According to Daily Post.ng, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced his first round of appointments as the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The newly elected president named Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) among the appointments. Dele Alake, a former commissioner of information for the state of Lagos, was also nominated by President Tinubu as his spokesperson, while Olusegun Dada was named his special adviser for digital media.

  12 days ago ago
Tinubu makes first set of appointments

SPORTS

Two Nations Proceed to the Semi-Finals of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023

Israel and Italy are two of the countries that are moving on to the semi-finals of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. On Saturday, Israel beat Brazil 3-2, and Italy won 3-1 against Colombia, allowing them both to advance to the semifinal stage. In the remaining quarter-final fixtures, slated for Sunday evening, Nigeria will go up against South Korea, while Uruguay will play against the USA.

  6 days ago ago
Two Nations Proceed to the Semi-Finals of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023

POLITICS

Swearing-In Tinubu Does Not Tie The Hands Of The Court- PDP Legal Team.

According to the Whistler Nigeria, the legal team of the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has said that swearing-in Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria is a ceremony that does not tie the hands of the court. Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper

  18 days ago ago
Swearing-In Tinubu Does Not Tie The Hands Of The Court- PDP Legal Team.

POLITICS

Omokri Reacts To Rumour That Buhari Will Declare May 26 As A Public Holiday Due To Tinubu's Inauguration

A few moments ago, former presidential aide, human rights activist and social media commentator, Reno Omokri took to his social media handles to react to rumours that President Buhari will declare Friday, 26th of May as a public holiday due to the May 29 inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu

  17 days ago ago
Omokri Reacts To Rumour That Buhari Will Declare May 26 As A Public Holiday Due To Tinubu's Inauguration

POLITICS

Tribunal: It's Unfortunate That INEC Refused To Give Us All The Results In Some States - Kenneth Okonkwo

In a renowned Nollywood actor and the spokesperson for the Labour Party's Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of withholding some of the results from certain states. Speaking on the matter, Okonkwo stated that the certified true copies of the presidential electoral results from INEC were presented, but some states were missing.

  9 days ago ago
Tribunal: It's Unfortunate That INEC Refused To Give Us All The Results In Some States - Kenneth Okonkwo

POLITICS

Federal government accused Oladipupo Adebutu of money laundering and vote-buying.

Photo showing Oladipupo Adebutu, governor Candidate for PDP in Ogun State. Oladipupo Adebutu, a candidate for governor on the Peoples Democratic Party's slate in Ogun State in the 2023 election, has been accused by the federal government of money laundering and vote-buying. According to PUNCH NEWS, The government also brought Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the bank's managing director, and Celestina Appeal, the head of card services, before the Federal High Court in Abeokuta for allegedly helping Adebutu conduct the alleged crime.

  3 days ago ago
Federal government accused Oladipupo Adebutu of money laundering and vote-buying.

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Blackout looms as electricity employees back nationwide strike

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) gave the federal government a five-day deadline to reinstate the previous petrol price or face widespread unrest. The federal government has till Wednesday to return to the previous pricing of N195, according to NLC President Joe Ajaero. The proposed statewide strike slated for Wednesday has been welcomed by the National Union of Electricity Employees or NUEE.

  6 days ago ago
Blackout looms as electricity employees back nationwide strike

POLITICS

President Buhari Attends Inauguration Dinner, Eagerly Awaits President-elect Tinubu's Swearing-In

President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by his convoy, has arrived at the inauguration dinner/gala night in anticipation of the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, scheduled for Monday. The dinner, initially slated to commence at 8:00 pm on Sunday, witnessed President Buhari's timely arrival as he left his Glass House residence at approximately 7:32 pm.

  13 days ago ago
President Buhari Attends Inauguration Dinner, Eagerly Awaits President-elect Tinubu's Swearing-In

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigerian Rapper Allegedly Turns Down Request To Perform At Tinubu’s Inauguration.

An Abuja-based Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, has allegedly turned down the offer to perform at the inauguration of the Nigerian president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, slated for May 29th 2023 at the Eagle-Square in Abuja. Photo Credit: The Scoova Africa

  16 days ago ago
Nigerian Rapper Allegedly Turns Down Request To Perform At Tinubu’s Inauguration.

POLITICS

Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, Visits President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu In Abuja

On Tuesday, President-elect Bola Tinubu received the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, at the Defence House in Abuja. The visit occurs six days before Tinubu's inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. This was revealed by Tinubu in a tweet on his account.

  18 days ago ago
Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, Visits President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu In Abuja

POLITICS

We do not have the power to make Policy for Live Streaming- Kenneth Okonkwo Reacts to Court decision

Kenneth Okonkwo has reacted to the appeals court decision to rule against the live streaming of proceedings at the Presidential election tribunal. The Court today ruled against the live streaming at the tribunal. Kenneth Okonkwo disclosed this on his official Twitter handle. According to him on Twitter "BREAKING NEWS COURT OF APPEAL REJECTS LIVE STREAMING OF PETITION.

  19 days ago ago
We do not have the power to make Policy for Live Streaming- Kenneth Okonkwo Reacts to Court decision

POLITICS

Tinubu’s inauguration: Police fortify security in FCT, declares traffic diversions

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, ahead of the Presidential inauguration slated for Monday, 29th of May, the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Police Command announces it has deployed human and material resources across the nooks and crannies of the territory to guarantee that the event is peaceful and safe.

  15 days ago ago
Tinubu’s inauguration: Police fortify security in FCT, declares traffic diversions

POLITICS

Tinubu’s Victory Was Orchestrated By God- Jamb Registrar Says.

According to Channels Television, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that the victory of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2023 presidential election was orchestrated by God. Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper Oloyede made the remarks on Friday while giving a goodwill address at the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Public Lecture at the National Mosque, Abuja, where he also noted that after Tinubu made the popular Yoruba phrase “Emi Lokan” (it is my turn), it was endorsed by God.

  15 days ago ago
Tinubu’s Victory Was Orchestrated By God- Jamb Registrar Says.

JUSTICE

Reactions Trails As Court Of Appeal Rejects Live Streaming Of Labour Party's Petition

A few hours ago, Kenneth Okonkwo, in a tweet on his verified Twitter account, delivered breaking news about the Court of Appeal’s decision to reject live-streaming of a petition. Today, on the 22nd of May 2023, the prehearing of the Presidential Petition continued, with the focus being on ruling regarding the live broadcast of the proceedings.

  19 days ago ago
Reactions Trails As Court Of Appeal Rejects Live Streaming Of Labour Party's Petition

POLITICS

Election Petition Court: Court Of Appeal Rejects Live Streaming Of Petition

The presidential election petition court is still ongoing and according to Kenneth Okonkwo's recent tweet, he made it known to us that the court have come up with a new development. According to Kenneth Okonkwo, he disclosed to us that the presidential election petition court has dismissed an application seeking live broadcast of proceedings of the election petition hearings.

  19 days ago ago
Election Petition Court: Court Of Appeal Rejects Live Streaming Of Petition