Wednesday, May 15

Adamawa Police arrest 5 gangsters from wanted list
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Adamawa Police arrest 5 gangsters from wanted list

Five individuals known as Shila Boys, a notorious group involved in robbing residents of their possessions, especially phones and other small devices, were apprehended by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. These suspects had been sought after by the police for some time, according to the command. During regular operations in criminal hideouts and high-risk areas such as Yola Market, Wuro Hausa, and Damare in Yola Town, Yola South Local Government Area, the arrests were made, stated a release by police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, on Wednesday. "The individuals captured are associated with Shilla gang activities and have been on the Command's watchlist. There is an ongoing investigation to ensure that justice is served," the statement emphasized. The public was urged by...
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15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Performance Evaluation Tour of Local Government Areas Begins in Akwa Ibom Assembly

The State House of Assembly Committee on Local Governments in Akwa Ibom State has launched a comprehensive assessment tour of all 31 council areas in the state. The purpose of this tour is to evaluate the performance of the local governments over the past six months, amidst the controversy surrounding the tenure extension of local government chairmen. There was a disparity in opinions between the legislature and Governor Umo Eno regarding the tenure extension of the transition committee chairmen in the state. Governor Eno had formally requested the Assembly to pass a resolution for the extension of the tenure of the sitting Local Government Transition Committees, whose term was set to expire on June 7, 2024, for an additional six months. The Assembly, however, insisted on conducting a ...
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Awoniyi Backs Finidi for Super Eagles Role
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Awoniyi Backs Finidi for Super Eagles Role

According to Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi, Finidi George is deserving of the Super Eagles head coach position following Jose Peseiro's departure. The 53-year-old, formerly an assistant to Peseiro, was recently announced as the new head coach of the three-time African champions. Awoniyi expressed his belief that Finidi possesses the necessary qualities and demeanor to guide the national team. Reflecting on Finidi's appointment, Awoniyi shared in an exclusive interview with well-known journalist Tobi Adepoju, “I believe that as someone who served as an assistant, his past contributions to the country and his humility towards the players make him a deserving candidate. Everyone deserves a chance, and with the talent we have in the team and a capable coach, it's about getting the rig...
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2024 Ballon d’Or Prediction: Real Madrid’s Eder Militao Picks Vinicius Jr. as Favorite
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

2024 Ballon d’Or Prediction: Real Madrid’s Eder Militao Picks Vinicius Jr. as Favorite

Expressing his opinion, Real Madrid's Eder Militao has chosen winger Vinicius Jr. as the potential winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or over midfielder Jude Bellingham. Following Real Madrid's impressive 5-0 victory against Alaves in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu, Militao shared his thoughts. Both Bellingham and Vinicius managed to score during the match. Post-game, Militao was questioned about his preference for the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner between Bellingham and Vinicius. Responding to the inquiry (as reported by MadridXtra), Militao stated, “Both are exceptional, but my vote goes to Vinicius.” “Could Vinicius win the Ballon d’Or? In my opinion, he is outstanding and has the potential to achieve it in the near future,” added Militao.
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Manu Garba Shares Golden Eaglets’ Objective at the WAFU Cup in Ghana
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Manu Garba Shares Golden Eaglets’ Objective at the WAFU Cup in Ghana

Expressing his team's mission, Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba revealed that their primary goal is to advance to the final at the WAFU B U-17 Championship held in Accra, Ghana. The tournament's finalists will secure a spot in the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. Having claimed the title two years earlier in Ghana, Garba highlighted that the Golden Eaglets are determined to replicate their success. Garba expressed satisfaction with how well his players have adapted to the environment in Accra and emphasized their strong focus on the upcoming challenges. He stated, "The players have shown great dedication in training. The climate here is reminiscent of what we encountered in Abuja prior to our journey. Our main goal is to secure one of the two tickets available to advance to the Africa U...
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Call for Circular from MDCAN to FG regarding Retirement Age for Doctors and Health Workers
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Call for Circular from MDCAN to FG regarding Retirement Age for Doctors and Health Workers

Expressing concern, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has highlighted the absence of a necessary circular from federal and state governments regarding the extension of retirement age for hospital consultants to 70 years for doctors and 65 years for other healthcare workers in the nation. MDCAN also expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing issue of inadequate salaries for clinical lecturers (honorary consultants) due to non-payment under the CONMESS structure designed for Medical and Dental Doctors in the Nigerian public service. These sentiments were conveyed in a communique released following their National Executive Council, NEC, meeting under the theme, “Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and its Significance in Achieving Univers...
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Real Madrid’s Ancelotti: Ballon d’Or unlikely for Kroos
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Real Madrid’s Ancelotti: Ballon d’Or unlikely for Kroos

Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has expressed doubt that midfielder Toni Kroos will be able to secure the Ballon d’Or award in 2024. Ancelotti, while expressing his desire to see Kroos win the prestigious award, mentioned that for the German international to contend for it, he would have to achieve victory in both the Champions League and Euro 2024 this summer. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now pursuing their careers outside of Europe, there seems to be a genuine chance for a new player to claim this coveted accolade. Kroos has delivered outstanding performances for Real Madrid this season. The 34-year-old provided an assist in Madrid’s recent 5-0 triumph over Alaves on Tuesday night. When discussing the likelihood of the former Bayern Munich star clinchi...
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Gas Price Increase Threatened by Shell Fire Incident in Nigeria
15May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Gas Price Increase Threatened by Shell Fire Incident in Nigeria

Following the fire at Shell’s Gbaran facility in Bayelsa, there is a possibility of a rise in the price of Liquefied Natural Gas in Nigeria. This comes amidst a surge in the country’s Liquefied Petroleum gas prices. Explosions and smoke were observed at Shell’s Gbaran facility on Tuesday. This facility plays a vital role in Nigeria’s LNG gas feedstock project, processing close to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas on a daily basis. Despite the incident, Shell has assured that there will be no immediate operational shutdown of the facility. Meanwhile, the company is actively investigating the incident details and evaluating potential impacts on its operations. Shell stated, “We are closely monitoring the reports of smoke near our Gbaran Central Processing Facility in Bayelsa St...
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15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Approval of Over N500 million by Ebonyi Assembly for LG Election

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has given the green light for the allocation of more than 500 million naira to facilitate the smooth running of local government elections within the state. Set to take place on July 20, 2024, by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, the council election has been scheduled in advance. The voting members made the decision at the Legislative Complex in Abakaliki during the plenary session. Revealed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Moses Odunwa, the approved funds will cater to election materials, remuneration of ad-hoc staff of the commission, organizing post-election retreats, and other incidental expenses. It was highlighted that the upcoming election will enhance the efficiency of the third tier of government, extending its reach to rur...
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Atalanta vs. Juventus: Lookman Aims for First Major Title in Coppa Italia Final
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Atalanta vs. Juventus: Lookman Aims for First Major Title in Coppa Italia Final

Ademola Lookman is determined to secure his initial major silverware at club level as Atalanta faces Juventus in the highly-anticipated Coppa Italia final happening today at Stadio Olimpico. This marks his premiere appearance in a club-level final competition. Lookman has participated in two matches in the tournament this season, contributing with one goal and one assist. The Nigerian player has achieved an impressive record of 12 goals and eight assists in 41 total appearances across various competitions for his team. Under the management of Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta claimed victory in the Coppa Italia back in the 1962/63 season, while also being runners-up on four separate occasions. Furthermore, Atalanta is set to compete in the UEFA Europa League final, presenting them with th...
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