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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Qualifies For Round Of 16, To face Argentina
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a 1–1 draw with Colombia in Talca on Monday morning. Colombia took the lead in the 51st minute through Kener Gonzalez, but Nigeria fought back and equalised late on when captain Daniel Bameyi converted a penalty after Tahir Maigana’s...
‘Accountability Is Not An Attack’ – Citizens Group Warns Abia Govt
A civic group under the banner of Concerned Citizens for Truth and Development in Abia State has issued a strong response to a recent press statement by Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Alex Otti, accusing him of launching an “insult-laden and combative” attack against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt....
Benjamin Kalu Needs Tutorial More Than He Needs Micro Phone – Gov. Otti Lampoons Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Governor Alex Otti Of Abia State has responded to recent comments made by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing them as “baseless and misleading,” and an attempt to distort facts about the ongoing transformation in the state under Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the...
Jonathan Dismisses Report Of Buhari’s Connection To Boko Haram
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports suggesting he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of having ties with Boko Haram, insisting his comments were wrongly portrayed. In a statement released on Saturday by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan clarified that he never alleged, hinted or implied that Buhari supported or was connected to the terrorist group. The clarification follows...
Lagos Commissioner Refute Claims Of Demanding 1bn To Stop Demolition
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has denied claims that his ministry demanded N1billion or received N700 million to pause a demolition exercise in Oral Estate in Ojota area of the state. Wahab said the claims were false and a deliberate attempt to blackmail the state government. In a statement on his X page, the commissioner said...
SERAP Urge 36 Governors, Wike To Account For N14trn Fuel Subsidy Savings Or Face Legal Action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike to “urgently disclose the spending details of the estimated N14trn fuel subsidy savings they collected from FAAC allocations, including details and locations of projects executed with the money, and the implementation status and completion reports, if...
South Africans Congratulates Pinnick, Jordaan Over Appointments Into Key FIFA Role
The appointments of former Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick and President of South Africa Football Association (SAFA) Dr Danny Jordaan into FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee, have received rave reviews in South African sporting media, with most describing their appointments as potential opportunities for reshaping the game in the continents. While Pinnick was appointed as Deputy Chairperson, Dr...
NLC Demands Living Wage For Teachers, Union Rights For Private School Tutors
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal and State Governments to prioritize teachers’ welfare by implementing a living wage, better funding public education, and enforcing the rights of teachers in private schools to join unions. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in Abuja during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative...
Nigerians Celebrates Independence Day En-masse In New York
Nigerians across the United States on Saturday turned New York into a sea of colour, music, and patriotism as they celebrated the 2025 Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival. The event brought together thousands of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria from across the U.S. and beyond. The parade procession, which stretched from East 38th Street to East 24th Street along Madison...
Imo Govt Begins Payment Of N104,000 Minimum Wage To Workers
Imo State Government, at the weekend, fulfilled its promise by commencing payment of the N104,000 minimum wage for state workers. Workers who received alerts reflecting the new pay status on their phones expressed joy to God and Governor Hope Uzodimma for the approval and fulfilment. Uzodimma had, a few weeks ago, approved the payment of N104,000 for any fresh government worker,...
