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FG activates automated passport application for Nigerians
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday, launched an automated passport application process for Nigerians. With this, Nigerians at home and abroad can now go online to apply for passports without interface with personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. While speaking on the successfully launched online passports portal, Tunji-Ojo ascribed credit for
N585m scandal: Aso Villa pass of suspended Betta Edu withdrawn
The Presidency has withdrawn the pass of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, thereby denying her access to the Aso Villa in Abuja. The pass enables top government officials to gain entry to the Villa and meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The pass of the suspended minister to
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies at 78
Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German Football Association said Monday. “Franz Beckenbauer was definitely the biggest German footballer of all time, and above all one of the greatest men who I have known,” said DFB vice
French Prime Minister resigns
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday as President Emmanuel Macron prepared to unveil a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle in a bid to give new momentum to the final three years of his presidency. After days of intense behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, was emerging as the favourite to succeed Borne, whose successor
Glo subscribers to be barred from calling MTN lines – NCC
Globacom subscribers may be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said. This, the NCC said, is due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission disclosed this on Monday in a notice to the public signed by its Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. The NCC, according
N534m scandal: Betta Edu blocked from Tinubu after suspension
Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, was on Monday, denied access to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to TVC, the suspended minister was not allowed to meet with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a few minutes after her suspension from office was announced by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri
Okupe has always been a PDP man – Labour Party
The Labour Party (LP) has said that a former Presidential spokesman to ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, has always been a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) man. The National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Mr Obiora Ifoh, told Daily Trust on Monday that Okupe should not be where his ideology would be
European athlete to compete in African Warriors’ Championship
Luke Leyland, a professional wrestler and boxer from Liverpool, United Kingdom, will compete with Garakuwar Bahagon Yansanda, a boxer from Plateau State, Nigeria, in the forthcoming African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), scheduled for Katsina Open Air Theatre, on January 13, 2024. According to the organisers of the event locally known as the King of Dambe,
NERC dissolves board of Kaduna Electric over N110bn debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of directors for Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) over its inability to pay N110bn debt owed to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). NERC in an order dated January 1, 2024 and signed by its Chairman and Vice Chairman, Sabusi Garba and Musiliu Oseni, respectively,
Kogi govt appoints new Ohinoyi, replaces three monarchs
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has appointed Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, formerly Ohi of Okenwe as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Dr Ado Ibrahim, the former Ohinoyi of Ebiraland died on October 29, 2023, after a protracted illness. After his demise, at least 70 persons indicated interest in succeeding him, according to Alhaji Yunusa Sule,
Bauchi governor reaffirms support for traditional institutions
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to support and respect traditional institutions as the custodians of the people’s heritage and culture. Speaking at a special dinner in honour of the new Wazirin Bauchi, Alhaji Uba Kari, who marked his first anniversary since his appointment and turbaning in 2023, the governor,
Bauchi governor reaffirms support for traditional institutions
Okocha signs up for CAF Ambassadors Programme
Nigerian football legend Augustine ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has signed up to the newly established CAF Ambassadors Programme. Former Senegal forward, El Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and former Egypt midfielder, Ahmed Hassan have also signed up. More football legends, community role models and other popular personalities will form part of the CAF Ambassadors programme. Their
Okocha signs up for CAF Ambassadors Programme
‘He’s always been PDP man’ — Labour Party’s reaction to Okupe’s resignation
The Labour Party has reacted to the resignation of Dr Doyin Okupe, former Campaign Director of its Presidential Campaign Council in the last election. DAILY POST reports that Okupe tendered his resignation from the party on Monday following ideological differences that emerged after the 2023 general elections. Reacting, The National Publicity Secretary of the LP,
‘He’s always been PDP man’ — Labour Party’s reaction to Okupe’s resignation
‘We’ll work with local security outfits to fight crime in Abia’ – Police
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has advised his men to synergise with community security outfits and other stakeholders in information gathering to sustain the fight against criminal elements in the state. This, he said, would help in the war against criminality in parts of Abia State. The Commissioner of Police gave the advice
‘We’ll work with local security outfits to fight crime in Abia’ – Police
EPL: Jamie O’Hara fears Man Utd star no longer has desire to play football
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Jamie O’Hara has feared that Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho no longer has the desire to play football. Sancho has not played for Man United for several months since his fallout with manager Erik ten Hag. The Englishman is expected to leave Old Trafford this January transfer window. However, O’Hara feels
EPL: Jamie O’Hara fears Man Utd star no longer has desire to play football
Suspended Minister Betta Edu denied access to Tinubu in Villa VIDEO
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has been denied access to President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock. Shortly after her suspension, Betta was denied access to the president on Monday afternoon. TVC disclosed this in a now-trending video shared on social media. The clip showed the suspended minister’s vehicle being
Suspended Minister Betta Edu denied access to Tinubu in Villa VIDEO
Hashidu resumes as MD of KAEDC amid N110bn debts
Unar Hashidu on Monday resumed as CEO of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company amid the N110 billion debt burden owed to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI. KAEDC Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullah, disclosed this in a statement. The handover ceremony was presided over by Dafe Akpedeye, Commissioner for Legal Licencing and Compliance, Nigerian
Hashidu resumes as MD of KAEDC amid N110bn debts
Gov Yahaya Bello appoints caretaker chairmen for Kogi’s 21 LGAs FULL LIST
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has appointed caretaker chairmen for all 21 local government councils in the state. The appointment of the caretaker chairmen follows the expiration of the tenure of the elected council chairmen in December 2023. The Kogi State House of Assembly on Monday approved the appointment of the caretaker chairmen as
Gov Yahaya Bello appoints caretaker chairmen for Kogi’s 21 LGAs FULL LIST
EPL: Arteta set to sign £50m midfielder from Arsenal’s rivals
Arsenal are negotiating with Everton over midfielder Amadou Onana, according to Nieuwsblad Sport. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to add to his midfield options this January window. Arteta has identified Onana and Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz as his top targets. However, Villa are likely to demand a high price for Luiz, as he still has
EPL: Arteta set to sign £50m midfielder from Arsenal’s rivals
Most valuable footballers revealed FULL LIST
The CIES Football Observatory has revealed the list of top 50 most valuable footballers in the world. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were not included in the list. The list mostly consisted of young players, with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham topping the chart. The England international is valued at a whopping €267.5 million. Manchester
Most valuable footballers revealed FULL LIST
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