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Guiseppe Galderisi: Napoli Faces Challenge in Replacing Victor Osimhen

9May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Guiseppe Galderisi: Napoli Faces Challenge in Replacing Victor Osimhen

Former Italy striker Guiseppe Galderisi expressed concerns about Napoli's ability to find a suitable replacement for Victor Osimhen if the striker decides to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window. It is widely speculated that Osimhen will part ways with the former Serie A champions at the conclusion of the current season. Having played a vital role in Napoli's Scudetto triumph last year, the 25-year-old impressively netted 26 goals in 32 league games. Despite facing setbacks such as injuries and international duties, the Nigerian forward has already managed to score 15 goals this season. Galderisi emphasized the uniqueness of Osimhen's playing style and predicted that finding a similar player will pose a significant challenge for Napoli. Quoting Galderisi as cited by Calcio N...

Concerns raised by Peter Obi on 2024 UTME mass failure

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Education

Concerns raised by Peter Obi on 2024 UTME mass failure

The 2023 general election Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his disappointment regarding the significant failure rates seen in the 2024 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME examination. In a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, Obi highlighted how the shocking statistics present a distressing situation that requires immediate national focus. Former Governor Obi voiced his concerns about how the educational sector in the country lags far behind nations such as Iran, Bangladesh, and Egypt. In his post, he stated, “The recent unveiling of the JAMB UTME 2024 results and percentages has sparked deep concern regarding the state of education in our nation. “These statistics paint a worrying picture that calls for urgent national attention a...

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Activities of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Investigation by Reps

An in-depth investigation into the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions has been mandated by the House of Representatives, assigning the task to its Committee on Foreign Affairs. This decision came after a motion put forward by Ben Etanabene, PDP-Delta representative during a plenary session in Abuja on Thursday. Etanabene highlighted the government's initiation of reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including its parastatals, agencies, and missions. Expressing his concerns, he mentioned the various measures taken by the House to ensure the successful implementation of the ministry's reforms and policies for the benefit of the country. He raised alarm over the challenges faced by Nigerians globally, particularly...

9May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Positive news for Manchester United as key players return from injury

Training at Manchester United has been uplifted by the return of Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez as they prepare for the upcoming clash with Arsenal in the Premier League. An official statement from the Premier League club confirmed the duo's comeback on their website. "Manchester United is delighted to have Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford back in first-team training at Carrington. "Exclusive images from the club's training facility capture the Argentina international and homegrown striker actively participating with the main squad following their time on the sidelines," the statement highlighted. Coming off a demoralizing 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Monday, the Red Devils are at risk of missing out on European competitions. Having Rashford and Martinez back in con...

The House of Representatives Rebukes CBN for Misinterpreting Cybercrime Law

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The House of Representatives Rebukes CBN for Misinterpreting Cybercrime Law

In a recent development, the House of Representatives has criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria for incorrectly interpreting the Cybercrime Act, leading to a call for the suspension of the controversial policy. A motion presented by Kingsley Chinda along with 39 others in the House highlighted the alleged misinterpretation of the Act by the CBN. According to Chinda, the Act does not impose the responsibility of the cybercrime levy payment on bank customers, contrary to what was stated in the CBN's circular. There has been significant public backlash against the CBN's directive, which required banks to levy a 0.5 percent charge on certain transactions in adherence to the policy. Many have criticized the policy, considering it an additional financial burden on Nigerians amidst the prev...

CBN instructed by Reps to pause cybersecurity levy

9May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

CBN instructed by Reps to pause cybersecurity levy

A directive from the House of Representatives has been issued to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the implementation of a circular that mandates banks in the country to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions nationwide. The call to action was initiated by Kingsley Chinda, the representative for the Obio/Akpor Constituency. The House has requested the CBN to retract the circular and issue a revised version for clarity, citing Chinda's concerns regarding conflicting interpretations of the CBN directive compared to the Cybersecurity Act's requirements. Further updates to follow...

30-Year-Old Man Held for Allegedly Defiling a 17-Year-Old Girl

9May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

30-Year-Old Man Held for Allegedly Defiling a 17-Year-Old Girl

At an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, a 30-year-old man named Mojeed Oseni was remanded in a correctional facility for reportedly defiling a 17-year-old girl. Oseni, whose address remains undisclosed, faces charges of unlawful penetration and defilement. The court heard from the Prosecutor, SP Kehinde Ajayi, that the alleged incident took place around 4:00 pm on April 3 on Gbada Salami Street, Off Orisunbare Road, Lagos. Ajayi mentioned that Oseni purportedly violated the victim's consent using his fingers. It was further stated that the defendant forcibly took the girl from her parents' care with the intention of engaging in sexual activity. These actions are said to violate Sections 137 and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. E. Kubeinje, d...

Remo Stars’ Player of the Month Nominees Revealed

9May

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Sports

Remo Stars’ Player of the Month Nominees Revealed

According to reports from NewsNow, the contenders for the prestigious Remo Stars Player of the Month award for April have been disclosed. In the running for the award are club captain Junior Nduka, Sikiru Alimi, Haruna Hadi, and Dela Akorli. Both Akorli and Nduka played vital roles in Remo Stars' successful performances during the month. Nduka scored a crucial last-minute goal for the Sky Blue Stars in their 1-1 draw against Doma United in Gombe. Alimi found the net three times in April, solidifying his position as a top contender for the leading goal scorer accolade. Hadi continued his impressive displays for Remo Stars, which contributed to his victory in the previous month's award. The recipient of the Player of the Month title will be revealed in the upcoming week.

The call for exposing sponsors and orchestrators of insecurity in Nigeria – Governor Yusuf’s message to security agencies

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The call for exposing sponsors and orchestrators of insecurity in Nigeria – Governor Yusuf’s message to security agencies

Urging Security Agencies to delve deep into the origins of the escalating insecurity crisis in Nigeria, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf emphasized the need to minimize its repercussions and restore complete peace to the populace. Highlighting the necessity of employing proactive strategies to combat the significant insecurity challenges, Governor Yusuf emphasized that merely discussing the issues will lead to idea sharing, while tangible actions must be taken by all stakeholders based on gathered information. These remarks were made during the Northwestern High-Security zonal conference held in Kano by the Directorate of State Security Services (DSS). Addressing the audience, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf challenged the security agencies to leverage intelligence data to uncove...

Flamingos Head to Bamako for Burkina Faso Clash in U-17 WWCQ

9May

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Sports

Flamingos Head to Bamako for Burkina Faso Clash in U-17 WWCQ

Departing from Abuja, Nigeria, the Flamingos are on their way to Bamako, Mali for their upcoming 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso. The team, along with their officials, embarked on a journey from Abuja via an Air Cote d’Ivoire flight on Thursday. The first leg of the third round clash is scheduled to take place at Stade 26 March in Bamako this Saturday. Following this match, the return leg will be held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja a week later. With the exception of the Uruguay 2018 edition, Nigeria's Flamingos have consistently participated in the FIFA U-17 World Cup since its inception in New Zealand in 2008. Anticipating a strong performance in the Malian capital, the Nigerian girls aim for a convincing victory to ease the return leg ...