Sunday, April 28

Manchester United Fails to Secure Champions League Qualification
28Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Manchester United Fails to Secure Champions League Qualification

Confirmation has arrived that Manchester United will not be participating in the Champions League next season. This outcome became official following the results of Saturday's fixtures in the Premier League. United squandered a one-goal lead at Old Trafford, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Burnley who are battling relegation. Shortly after, Aston Villa faced Chelsea at home and also settled for a 2-2 draw. With these outcomes, even if United were to emerge victorious in their remaining four matches, they would only accumulate 66 points. Meanwhile, Villa, currently in fourth place, already have 67 points with three matches left to play. Tottenham, sitting in fifth place with 60 points, still have five games in their schedule.
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Niger Ambush Terrorists Killed by Airstrikes, Confirms NAF
28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Niger Ambush Terrorists Killed by Airstrikes, Confirms NAF

Confirmation has been made by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) that airstrikes have successfully eliminated the terrorists responsible for the recent assault on Nigerian Army troops in Bassa, Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, NAF spokesperson Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet revealed that the same terrorists were also linked to the series of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents along the Pandogari-Alawa Road in the area. The tragic ambush on April 19, which resulted in the deaths of six soldiers belonging to the 1 Division Nigerian Army in Erena and Allawa communities, was orchestrated by these terrorists. The airstrikes were carried out on April 27 by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch, a military initiative targeting bandits and terrorists in the North Cen...
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Victory for PDP as they win all 33 local government chairmanship positions in Oyo State
28Apr By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Victory for PDP as they win all 33 local government chairmanship positions in Oyo State

All chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government election in Oyo State have been secured by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Oyo State is home to 33 local government areas, and PDP candidates emerged victorious in all of them. The election, conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, took place on Saturday with the results declared the following day in Ibadan, the state capital. Official confirmation of the PDP candidates' success in all 33 LGAs came from OYSIEC at their office in Ibadan. More details to follow.
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Gov Nwifuru Orders Whistleblower’s Release From Detention in Alleged N3bn Scam
28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Gov Nwifuru Orders Whistleblower’s Release From Detention in Alleged N3bn Scam

In a surprising turn of events, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken the decision to order the immediate release of Mr. Chima Nwoba, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from detention. During a recent Holy Mass at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, Nwifuru made the announcement, calling for compassion and understanding in the case involving Mr. Nwoba and the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Oguzor Offia-Nwali. He also appealed to the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Mrs. Grace Umezurike, to uphold the recent court ruling related to Chima Nwoba's bail and assist in ensuring he fulfills the bail conditions. Mr. Nwoba has been held in custody since February following his petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes C...
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28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Why It Was Necessary to Remove Fuel Subsidy for Nigeria’s Economy Reset – Insights from Tinubu

Tinubu emphasized during the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that the removal of fuel subsidy was a crucial step to reset Nigeria’s economy. Highlighting the importance of global collaboration, growth, and energy for development, the President stated that the subsidy removal was vital to prevent Nigeria from facing bankruptcy. It is noteworthy that Tinubu unveiled the decision to remove the subsidy on petrol on the day of his inauguration, a move that triggered a surge in commodity prices and increased economic hardship in the country. Reflecting on the necessity of the subsidy removal, Tinubu expressed his confidence that it was in the best interest of the Nigerian populace. He emphasized the significance of making tough decisions in leadership, underlining the n...
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28Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Resetting Nigeria’s Economy through Removal of Fuel Subsidy – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the necessity of removing fuel subsidy to reset Nigeria’s economy during his participation as a panelist at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia over the weekend. The annual forum, themed Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development, provided a platform for global leaders to discuss pertinent economic issues. According to Tinubu, the removal of the subsidy was crucial to prevent Nigeria from facing bankruptcy and to set the economy on a new growth trajectory. The decision to eliminate the subsidy was announced by Tinubu on the day of his inauguration, which led to a subsequent increase in commodity prices and economic hardship within the country. Reflecting on the subsidy removal, Tinubu stated, “The decision to remove the ...
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The rankings of the 15 most powerful African countries
28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

The rankings of the 15 most powerful African countries

Recently, the latest report from The World of Statistics revealed the most powerful countries in Africa for the year 2024. In a release through its X handle on Sunday, The World of Statistics ranked Egypt as the topmost powerful country in Africa. Subsequently, the following countries were listed in the rankings: South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, and Tunisia. According to The World of Statistics, the assessment was conducted across four key domains of power: military, economic, political, and cultural influence. Here is the comprehensive list of the top 15 most powerful countries in Africa for 2024: 1. Egypt2. South Africa3. Morocco4. Algeria5. Nigeria6. Tunisia7. Kenya8. Ethiopia9. Tanzania10. Libya11. Sudan12. DR of the Congo13. Ivory Coast14. Angola15. Ghana Visit th...
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28Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Exciting Event in Kano: Sports Minister to Inaugurate SWAN Full Council Meeting

John Eno, the Sports Minister, will be officially opening the upcoming Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) full Council Meeting in Kano on May 2, 2024. Abdulgafar Oladimeji, the Chairman of the National Mobilization Committee and Secretary of SWAN Kano Council, unveiled the preparations for the event during a media briefing on Sunday. This conference, the first of its kind under the leadership of National President Benjamin Isaiah, is highly anticipated. The National Full Council Meeting of SWAN, as emphasized by Oladimeji, is a crucial requirement for the association. The gathering will host 130 delegates, including 17 NEC members, former presidents, state chairmen, secretaries, and ex officio members of SWAN, all expected to join the discussions. According to Oladimeji, the ...
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Political Elite in Nigeria Blamed for Hindering Growth, According to Policy Expert
28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Political Elite in Nigeria Blamed for Hindering Growth, According to Policy Expert

Olatunji Ariyomo, a specialist in policy and regulation development, emphasized over the weekend that Nigeria's persistent underdevelopment issues can be attributed to the lack of effective collaboration among the nation's political elite. Ariyomo, a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, made these remarks during the 2024 Engineering Lecture held by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA). He highlighted that the failure to foster cohesive efforts and consensus among the country's leaders has hindered progress and hampered growth in various sectors of Nigeria. Pointing out that this situation has impeded Nigeria's advancement for the past six decades, he argued that the country's failure to prioritize and invest...
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The Warning from Osun Taskforce to Petrol Marketers about Hoarding
28Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

The Warning from Osun Taskforce to Petrol Marketers about Hoarding

Petrol stations owners in Osun State have been cautioned by the Osun State Government Taskforce on Petroleum Price Monitoring against hoarding petroleum products in order to create an artificial scarcity. The Chairman of the taskforce and the Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Kazeem Akinleye, issued this warning in Osogbo on Sunday. This warning comes in response to increasing reports of a rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and the resurgence of long queues at filling stations in certain parts of the country. In some locations, the pump price of PMS has soared to between N700 to N750 per litre. Akinleye pointed out that the taskforce's surveillance has uncovered that most filling stations have been hoarding petrol, thereby exacerbating th...
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