Monday, May 6

The Contract of David Moyes with West Ham Comes to an End
6May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

The Contract of David Moyes with West Ham Comes to an End

West Ham United announced on Monday evening that David Moyes will be leaving the club by mutual consent as his contract is coming to a close at the end of the 2023/24 season. Having been in charge for four and a half years at the London Stadium, Moyes departs leaving a legacy that includes two impressive top-seven finishes in the Premier League and successful runs in the UEFA Europa League, where they reached the semi-finals and quarter-finals. The highlight of his tenure was securing victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, as West Ham triumphed with a 2-1 win over ACF Fiorentina in Prague. This victory marked the club's first major trophy since the 1980 FA Cup and their first European success since 1965. As Moyes prepares to leave, West Ham has begun the process of f...
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Edo’s 3 Lawmakers Suspension Criticized by AAC Governorship Aspirant
6May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Edo’s 3 Lawmakers Suspension Criticized by AAC Governorship Aspirant

Expressing dismay, Udoh Oberaifo, running for governor under the African Action Congress (AAC) in Edo State's September 21 election, has strongly criticized the suspension imposed on three State House of Assembly members by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. In a recent plenary session, Agbebaku made the decision to suspend the lawmakers, accusing them of a alleged scheme to impeach him and other key officials. The legislators facing suspension include Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko-Edo II), Bright Iyamu (PDP, Orihonmwon South II), and Addeh Isibor (Esan North East 1). Oberaifo firmly denounces the Speaker’s move to suspend the trio, labeling it as both unlawful and infringing on constitutional rights. He asserts that the Speaker does not hold the rightful authority to suspend an elected represent...
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Fubara Criticizes Rivers Legislators for Non-Existence
6May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Fubara Criticizes Rivers Legislators for Non-Existence

During a meeting with political and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State in Port Harcourt, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State expressed his disdain for the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, asserting that they hold no legitimate presence. Fubara emphasized that the Peace Accord he endorsed with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, was merely a political gesture, providing him with the authority to disregard the legislators. He noted, “I granted them a sense of legitimacy through the Peace Accord, but their status is purely contingent on my acknowledgment, which stemmed from a political resolution facilitated by Tinubu.” The Governor recounted, “Those individuals claiming to be Assembly members lack any true representation; their existence is a facade. I wish to categorically s...
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Omo-Agege: Tinubu is Addressing Majority of Nigeria’s Issues
6May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Omo-Agege: Tinubu is Addressing Majority of Nigeria’s Issues

During a briefing in Effurun, Delta State over the weekend, Ovie Omo-Agege, the former deputy Senate president, asserted that President Bola Tinubu has effectively tackled the majority of challenges facing Nigeria. Expressing his belief in Tinubu's capability to enhance the country's current economic condition, Omo-Agege urged Nigerians to sustain their support for him. As the Delta All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for 2023, Omo-Agege implored for patience, acknowledging the expectation of challenges worsening before improvements could be seen. Encouraging Nigerians to offer prayers and backing to the President, Omo-Agege emphasized Tinubu's competence in addressing the issues. He mentioned that Tinubu's track record as a former Governor of Lagos State was rea...
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6May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Champions League Semi-Final: Muller’s Prediction for Real Madrid vs Bayern

With the upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Thomas Muller stresses that the key to success lies in converting opportunities into goals for both teams. After a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Allianz Arena, excitement builds for the crucial encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Muller, a crucial player in Bayern Munich’s lineup in the first leg, emphasizes the significance of taking advantage of scoring chances to secure victory. Providing insights ahead of the second leg in Madrid, Muller, as per Madrid Universal, describes a closely contested match hanging in the balance. He highlights the importance of precision in football, mentioning missed opportunities in previous matches and stressing the crucial role of capitalizing ...
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Analysis: Bwala’s Take on Atiku and Others Regarding Tinubu’s Ability to Govern
6May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Analysis: Bwala’s Take on Atiku and Others Regarding Tinubu’s Ability to Govern

Per former lawmaker, Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu possesses the capacity to govern the nation from any part of the globe. Bwala contends that Tinubu's ability to lead prevails regardless of whether Vice President Kashim Shettima is present in Nigeria or abroad. Recent events have unfolded as Shettima embarked on a visit to the United States for the US-Africa Business Summit, leading to perceived gaps in the nation’s leadership cadre, with Tinubu yet to return to Nigeria after participating in the Special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting for six days. Bwala's statement emerges in the aftermath of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing concern over the simultaneous absence of Tinubu and Shettima from the country. Atiku highlighted the troubl...
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Charly Boy raises alarms regarding Tinubu’s unplanned London visit
6May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Charly Boy raises alarms regarding Tinubu’s unplanned London visit

Renowned artist, Charles Oputa, well known as Charly Boy, has voiced his concerns over President Bola Tinubu's well-being after his recent sudden trip to London. President Tinubu reportedly departed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for London, England, subsequent to attending the World Economic Forum in the Gulf nation. Since departing Nigeria for the Netherlands on April 23, Tinubu has been on the move. The Presidency's silence on Tinubu's unannounced London trip has sparked various reactions. In his response, Charly Boy questioned if everything is okay with the President. He criticized the Presidency for "stirring up the country with extremely false and distorted claims". According to him, Tinubu is not suitable to lead Nigeria and should step down. On Monday, Charly Boy posted on his X handle: ...
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Charly Boy’s Worries Over Tinubu’s Impromptu London Visit
6May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Charly Boy’s Worries Over Tinubu’s Impromptu London Visit

Expressing concern over President Bola Tinubu’s recent unannounced trip to London, Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has raised questions about Tinubu's health. President Tinubu reportedly left Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for London, England, after attending the World Economic Forum in the Gulf nation, and has been in transit since departing Nigeria for the Netherlands on April 23. The absence of any official statements from the Presidency regarding Tinubu’s sudden trip to London has sparked various reactions. Charly Boy, in his reaction, pondered the well-being of the President and criticized the Presidency for spreading what he called "fake and twisted lies" that are causing tension in the country. He suggested that Tinubu is not fit to lead Nigeria and called for hi...
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Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Explains Admission Criteria for 2024 UTME Candidates
6May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Education

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Explains Admission Criteria for 2024 UTME Candidates

In an interview with Arise Television, the spokesperson for JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, discussed why some candidates may not be admitted despite scoring highly in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Benjamin emphasized that admission hinges on the cut-off marks established by individual schools and departments, underscoring the need to comprehend the purpose behind the examination process. He highlighted that analyzing the performance of candidates must align with the intended purpose of the examination, which is primarily a selection exercise rather than a simple pass/fail assessment. Benjamin pointed out that scoring above 200 does not necessarily guarantee admission, as each university or institution has its own admission criteria and capacity limitations. Usin...
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Tragic Outcome Follows Consumption of Herbal Mixture in Ondo
6May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Outcome Follows Consumption of Herbal Mixture in Ondo

Over the weekend, a sad incident occurred in Ipe-Akoko, located in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State, where two individuals lost their lives after ingesting herbal concoctions as part of a traditional festival. The deceased, identified as Alex Ojulewa and Samuel Alonge, had just arrived in the community to take part in the age-grade traditional festival known as ‘Ibogbe’. Eyewitnesses recounted how the two individuals started vomiting severely and rapidly deteriorated in health soon after consuming the mixture. A witness named Tunji mentioned that despite efforts to swiftly transport them to the nearest medical facility, their condition continued to worsen, ultimately resulting in their demise before they could receive proper medical attention. Upon being contacted ...
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