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The Premier League Welcomes Ipswich Town after 22 Years

4May

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Sports

The Premier League Welcomes Ipswich Town after 22 Years

Following a decisive 2-0 victory over Huddersfield on Saturday, Ipswich has successfully secured promotion to the Premier League. Kieran McKenna's team had a comfortable three-point lead over Leeds, the third-placed team, prior to the final match of the season and only needed a draw to secure their promotion. Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson sealed the victory for Ipswich. This achievement marks the completion of historic back-to-back promotions for the Tractor Boys. Having earned automatic promotion as runners-up to Plymouth in the Sky Bet League One last season, Ipswich is now set to play in the English top flight for the first time since the 2001/02 season.

Golden Eaglets to Commence Title Defense against Burkina Faso in WAFU Cup

4May

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Sports

Golden Eaglets to Commence Title Defense against Burkina Faso in WAFU Cup

NewsNow reports that Nigeria's Golden Eaglets are set to kick off their WAFU B U-17 Championship title defense campaign against Burkina Faso. The match is scheduled to take place at the University Stadium on Thursday, May 16. Manu Garba’s team will then play their second match against Niger at the University Stadium three days later. The defending champions will wrap up the group stage with a game against Togo at the Accra Stadium on May 22. The tournament will commence with the host nation Ghana facing Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday, May 15. The top two teams in the tournament will secure a spot to represent the zone at the Africa Cup U-17 Cup of Nations.

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Governor Mbah Takes Part in Coal City Marathon, Emphasizes Talent Discovery and Fitness

Dr. Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State, received praise and applause from the state's residents for actively engaging in the 2024 Coal City Half Marathon held in the capital city last Saturday. During the marathon, Governor Mbah assured that his administration was dedicated to enhancing and elevating future marathons in the state to attract international athletes, aiming to establish it as a prestigious global sporting event. Participating in the 21.79km half marathon that commenced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Governor Mbah highlighted the event as a platform for identifying emerging talents and promoting fitness among sports enthusiasts and the elderly to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining and building on the remarkable succe...

According to Peter Obi, the INEC server failed due to ‘establishment of criminality’

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

According to Peter Obi, the INEC server failed due to ‘establishment of criminality’

Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, expressed his views that the reason for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, servers not functioning during the previous presidential election was due to the 'establishment of criminality.' He emphasized that it is crucial for the server to eventually operate, as he mentioned that Amazon confirmed there were no global glitches on the day of the presidential election. Delivering his statement in Canada on Friday, the former Anambra State governor addressed various issues regarding the previous general election, including IREV servers. During his visit to Canada for a "thank you" tour to acknowledge Nigerians residing in the country for their support during the 2023 campaign and general elections, Obi ...

Update on EPL Standings: Arsenal Strengthen Lead with Victory over Bournemouth

4May

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Sports

Update on EPL Standings: Arsenal Strengthen Lead with Victory over Bournemouth

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a convincing 3-0 win against Bournemouth over the weekend. The Gunners asserted their dominance right from the start, breaking the deadlock with a goal from Bukayo Saka. After a VAR check following a foul on Kai Havertz in the penalty area, Saka calmly converted the spot-kick. Despite Bournemouth's attempts to retaliate in the second half, Leandro Trossard beautifully curled in a pass from Declan Rice to secure another goal for Arsenal. Bournemouth had a goal disallowed due to an infringement before Rice sealed the victory with a late third goal. Arsenal now sits comfortably at the top of the table with 83 points, widening the gap to four points over second-placed City, who face Wolves in the late kick-off on Satu...

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Low Patronage and Economic Hardship in Zamfara Due to Fuel Scarcity

The current fuel scarcity plaguing Zamfara State has resulted in severe economic difficulties, especially impacting the availability of food and essential goods within the state. Residents are now forced to walk long distances from their homes due to the unavailability of fuel and financial constraints. An in-depth investigation conducted by NewsNow uncovered that motorcycle taxi operators, tricycle riders, and commercial drivers have raised their fares by a significant 100%. Reports indicate that a quarter gallon of fuel is being sold for N2,100 at certain gas stations in Gusau, the state capital. Consequently, food prices have surged due to the increased cost of petroleum products, causing distress among traders and consumers. For example, in Gusau, the price of a plate of local ric...

Shan George in Distress after Bank Account Cleared by Alleged Fraudster

4May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Shan George in Distress after Bank Account Cleared by Alleged Fraudster

An urgent plea for help has been made by Nollywood icon Shan George after facing an unsettling incident where her bank account was reportedly drained by a fraudster. Expressing her dismay, the veteran actress disclosed that an individual identified as Cecilia made off with the entire sum of N3.6 million from her account. Through a recorded video on her Instagram, the film star revealed her current financial hardship, emphasizing the struggle of not having enough to provide for her children. Adding to the predicament, George expressed her frustration as the incident occurred over the weekend, preventing her from promptly visiting the bank to lodge a complaint. "Nigerians, I implore your assistance. A person named Cecilia has completely emptied my Zenith Bank account by transferring N3....

The Governor of Kebbi State, Gov Idris, Pledges to Penalize Informants Working with Bandits

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Governor of Kebbi State, Gov Idris, Pledges to Penalize Informants Working with Bandits

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has made a strong statement, declaring his intention to authorize severe penalties, including death warrants, for individuals who provide information to bandits in the state. His statement was made on Saturday during a sympathy visit to Tudun Bichi in Wasagu Chiefdom, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, where he visited to offer condolences to the community following repeated bandit attacks. Expressing his anger towards these informants, the governor vowed to swiftly approve death warrants for those found guilty of aiding bandits. Idris emphasized the betrayal of trust and moral values that informants exhibit by selling valuable information to criminals for a meager amount. He made it clear that he would not show any leniency towards such dish...

3 Suspected Motorcycle Snatchers and Others Arrested and Paraded by Zamfara NSCDC

4May

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Metro

3 Suspected Motorcycle Snatchers and Others Arrested and Paraded by Zamfara NSCDC

Recently, the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) carried out successful operations leading to the arrest and parade of criminal syndicates notorious for motorcycle snatching in Furfuri and Bungudu Local Government Areas of the State. At a press briefing, Sani Mustapha, the NSCDC State Commandant, revealed that the Corps' operatives apprehended a gang of criminals in the act of attempting to steal a Bajaj motorcycle from a commercial rider in the Gada Biyu Area of Gusau metropolis. The three suspected motorcycle snatchers have been identified as Abdulkarim Usman (29 years old), Aminu Ibrahim (28 years old), and Nasiru Bala (20 years old). During the incident, they collaborated with Sani Samaila, a motorcycle dealer at Yan Dole Motorcycle Marke...

Breaking News: Kidnapping Incident Involving BCS Archbishop, Family, and Clergymen in Anambra State

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Breaking News: Kidnapping Incident Involving BCS Archbishop, Family, and Clergymen in Anambra State

A shocking incident unfolded as Archbishop Uka Uka Osim of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, together with his wife, Anne Osim, and son, Roland Uka Osim, were abducted at gunpoint. The unfortunate event took place on the 1st of May 2024 in Abia State while they were en route to Awka in Anambra State for evangelical work, along with three other clergymen. The additional clergymen kidnapped were identified as Azuka Ochu, Moses Okafor, and Anderson Akwazie. Bishop Denis Onuoha, the administrator of the spiritual organization in Abia State, confirmed the abduction but mentioned that no ransom demands or communication from the abductors have been received even four days after the incident. Expressing deep concern, Bishop Onuoha expressed faith in divine intervention for the safe relea...