Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has advised journalists in Nigeria to take steps to promote ethical reporting as well as prevent the spread of disinformation in the course of discharging their duties.Also, he has challenged them to use responsible journalism practice to hold those in positions of authority accountable and to promote democracy.The suggestions...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has relocated its headquarters to its new facility, which is being developed in phases in Jahi area of Abuja.The facility, which is the first phase of the national headquarters project expected to be completed with the 2025 budgetary provisions, was officially unveiled during an interdenominational service within the...
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says that the proposed tax reform bills are designed to address immediate fiscal challenges and lay sustainable framework for economic growth and development of Nigeria. Oyedele said this in Abuja while presenting his committee’s findings on the proposed tax reforms bills to...
A three-year match ban was imposed on an Arsenal supporter who used social media to criticize midfielder Thomas Partey based on his race.Charles Ogunmilade, 28, acknowledged attacking the Gunners player for missing a goal during the team’s 3-3 draw with Southampton on April 21 of last year by posting a “grossly offensive” remark on X....
Guardiola is confident that despite Manchester City’s worrying run of five straight losses, they can still accomplish “very good things” this season.In the Champions League, City takes on Feyenoord of the Netherlands tonight in an attempt to win a game for the first time since late October, but Guardiola is still optimistic.At his pre-game press...
Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa, Edo State Deputy Governor, has reiterated that the state government will continue to sponsor Bendel Insurance and has tasked the Edo Arsenals to demonstrate thanks by churning out great performances in their upcoming games. Hon. Idahosa acknowledged that he was watching Insurance FC for the first time since he was elected...
Andre Onana, the goalkeeper for Manchester United, has been recognised with the FIFPRO Impact Award for humanitarian efforts for the medical assistance his foundation offers to impoverished communities in Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan African nations. Over the last three years, doctors have worked with the 28-year-old’s Andre Onana Foundation, which collaborates with medical professionals to...
Yesterday, six individuals connected to France midfielder Paul Pogba—including one of his brothers—went on trial in Paris on charges of extortion, blackmail, and holding the player at gunpoint. The suspected offenders in the Paris criminal court case include Pogba’s own brother Mathias and three boyhood friends, which has shocked the French football community. Pogba’s career...
Inter Miami has hired former Argentina player Javier Mascherano as its new head coach, the Major League Soccer club has announced. Mascherano will take over as coach of his old Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at the club after Gerardo Martino resigned last week for “personal reasons.” Most recently, the 40-year-old served as coach of the...
The Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has praised the monumental contributions of Dangote Refinery to Nigeria’s economy and its role in revitalizing the private sector.This flagship industrial project has not only reshaped the country’s energy landscape but has also created opportunities for private enterprises and driven sustainable economic growth.Speaking on...
A cross section of Nigerians have lamented the soaring prices of Christmas decorations as the festive season approaches. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that Christmas decorations have become unaffordable for the average income earner. Mrs Chinaza Okafor, a business woman, said the sale of Christmas decorations had been...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed concern over the spate of speed-induced crashes on major arterial routes across the State. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki was reacting to the lone-vehicle crash at the Lekki Toll Gate inward Sand-field corridor,...
The Borno State Police Command has averted a potential explosion in Maiduguri following the recovery and neutralisation of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) discovered beneath a telecommunications mast. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Nahum Anipr, said in a statement on Monday that the device was found at Chuskon, Federal Low Cost Area,...
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) President Bola Tinubu recently ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from protecting very important persons (VIPs) in order to free up more operatives for deployment amid spike in insecurity across the country. The order, along with declaring a state of emergency on security, is part of measures...
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a sitting president has the power to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation in a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos or anarchy. Justice Mohammed Idris in a split judgement ruled that Section 305 of the...
