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Egyptian champions, Zamalek, part ways with coach Ferreira
Egyptian champions Zamalek have parted ways with Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira for the second time in less than two months. Zamalek announced the termination of the 76-year-old’s contract by mutual consent on Wednesday after exiting the African Champions League at the group stage for the third season in a row. Zamalek had sacked Ferreira
UPDATE: UK court finds Ekweremadu, wife guilty of Organ-trafficking
*Sentencing fixed for May 5 Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50, have been found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot, which saw them bring a 21-year-old man to the UK They were convicted of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos for his kidney, reports
Investigation Bureau To Release Report On Lagos Train-Bus Mishap – DG
…seeks partnership with LASEMA, NRC, and Others The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has given assurance that it would release its report on the train and the Lagos State staff bus accident, which occurred in the Ikeja area a fortnight ago. This is as the bureau has agreed to deepen its relationships with the Lagos
Why Tinubu Should Not Be Sworn In – Baba-Ahmed
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justices of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola have been urged not to hold the swearing-in of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29. The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed made the call on Wednesday while speaking on Channel Television’s Politics Today. It would be recalled that
Ramadan: Sultan Announces Commencement Of Fasting
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan 1444 A.H. The Sultan made the announcement on Wednesday night, which is equivalent to Yaom Al-Arba Sha’ban 29, 1444 A.H. The Sultan said Thursday, March 23 is
Ramadan: Oyetola Greets Osun Muslims, Calls For Prayers
The immediate past Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, has felicitated his Muslim brethren in the state and across the world, on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. Oyetola in a statement issued by his media aide, Ismail Omipidan, urged the Muslim faithful to take advantage of the holy month to strengthen
I’ll Not Fail Abia People, I’ll Revive The Economy – Otti
The Governor-elect of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti on Thursday said that he will not waste the time and opportunity given to him to revive the economy of the state to chase both real and imaginary enemies. Otti said that he has so much work to do for the people of Abia State and will
Lagos APC Asks Police To Invite Rhodes-Vivour For Questioning Over Violence Threat
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has asked security agencies to invite the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for questioning over his threats to unleash violence n the state. The party in a statement signed by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the law enforcement agencies should not allow Rhodes-Vivour
Kalu Congratulates Abia Governor-Elect, Otti
The former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has congratulated Chief Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) on his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. While calling on Abians at home and abroad to join hands with the Governor-elect in rebuilding the state for
Wike Clears Air On What Happened After He Nominated Peter Obi
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has cleared the air on how he nominated the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi as the running mate of Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the build-up to the 2019 general elections. Narrating his experience, Governor Wike explained what transpired at
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