Friday, May 3

Amid Poor Form, Lobi Stars Urge Fans to Stay Calm
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Amid Poor Form, Lobi Stars Urge Fans to Stay Calm

As the Nigeria Premier Football League nears its final fixtures, Lobi Stars are appealing for calm from their loyal supporters. The club's media director, Emmanuel Ujah, conveyed this message on behalf of the management in a recent statement. Despite a recent string of disappointing results, the Makurdi-based team finds themselves out of title contention for now. Currently, Lobi Stars sit in fifth place on the NPFL table with 52 points, trailing league leaders Rangers by five points. In the statement, it was emphasized, “The NPFL title race is far from over, and Lobi Stars remain strong contenders with a good chance of representing the country,” “Acknowledging the weight of this responsibility, we have taken advantage of the one-month break to thoroughly prepare the team and ensure th...
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Abdullahi Maikaba Considers Leaving Kano Pillars
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Abdullahi Maikaba Considers Leaving Kano Pillars

The technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League team, Kano Pillars, Abdullahi Maikaba, has expressed his intention to step down from his role. Kano Pillars, also known as Sai Masu Gida, have faced challenges in their recent matches. Due to the absence of a permanent sports commissioner in the state, the four-time NPFL champions have also been struggling with financial issues. Notably, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso was recently appointed as the sports commissioner in Kano State. Maikaba believes that the team's lackluster performance is a result of the unfavorable working conditions within the club. He mentioned, "I require a more supportive environment to fulfill my role effectively. The current situation in Kano is not suitable for me." Maikaba further added, "I am in discussions ...
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Two police officers in Sokoto arrested for involvement in kidnapping of minors
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Two police officers in Sokoto arrested for involvement in kidnapping of minors

Confirmation has been received from the Sokoto State Police Command regarding the apprehension of some of its personnel for their alleged participation in the abduction of minors within the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Ahmad Rufai, disclosed that the officers involved, identified as ASP Kulu and another individual named Elizabeth, have been taken into custody and that investigations have been initiated into the reported abduction of five children in the state. Recently, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Kulu, in collaboration with Elizabeth, was apprehended by the FCT police command on suspicion of abducting five minors, including a baby girl who was less than two weeks old, in Sokoto. Rufai stated, “Both the suspects and the victims were transferred to our command...
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MAU Yola’s ASUU Opposes VP Post Advertisement
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

MAU Yola’s ASUU Opposes VP Post Advertisement

Rejecting the ad for the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola's vice chancellor position, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) took a stand against it. During a press conference, the union declared the ad for the VP role at MAU as illegal and therefore unacceptable. ASUU's MAU chapter Chair, El-Maude Jibreel Gambo, revealed that the process of advertising vacancies for top university officials in federal institutions follows specific protocols, which were not adhered to in this case. Explaining further, Gambo mentioned the appointment of an acting VC by the Council or Senate under irregular circumstances for up to six months based on the university's regulations. He expressed disappointment in the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, for instructing certain ...
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Tragic death of 11-year-old in captivity due to kidnapper’s drug ingestion
3May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic death of 11-year-old in captivity due to kidnapper’s drug ingestion

Police have arrested Mohammed Abdullahi, a 19-year-old from Gujba, Yobe State, for kidnapping his 11-year-old neighbor, demanding a ransom of ₦600,000, and ultimately causing the child's death by administering illicit substances and burying him. During a press briefing at the Command's headquarters in Damaturu, Yobe state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Garba, expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities in the region as he paraded the suspect along with 17 others. According to CP Garba, "Mohammed Abdullahi, aged 19 and hailing from Buniyadi area, abducted the 11-year-old son of his neighbor and demanded a ransom of ₦600,000. When the victim's parents failed to meet his demands, he drugged the child, leading to his demise. The suspect then clandestinely buried the body i...
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Kogi Governor Commends Media Practitioners on Press Freedom Day
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Kogi Governor Commends Media Practitioners on Press Freedom Day

Commending the efforts of media practitioners in advancing democracy, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, expressed his appreciation for their sacrifices and contributions. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo lauded the press for its role in ensuring governmental accountability and the delivery of democratic benefits to the populace on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day in May. Reflecting on the significance of a free and independent press in our democracy, Governor Ododo emphasized that the 2024 celebration of World Press Freedom Day serves as a vital reminder. “Acknowledging the essential role journalists and the dynamic press play in upholding accountability and illuminating government programs and policies n...
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3May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Cardoso Links Hyper Food Inflation to Government’s Initiatives

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pointed out that the surge in food inflation can be attributed to the substantial procurement of food items by the government for distribution to vulnerable populations as part of palliative measures. These remarks were made by Cardoso during the March Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the details of which were released on the CBN website earlier this week. During the meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to raise the benchmark interest rate to 24.75 percent from 22.75 percent in an effort to combat inflation. As per the Consumer Price Index report issued by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in April, the country's inflation rate surged to 33.2 percent in March. Additionally, the food inflation r...
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3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Governor Cardoso on the Causes of High Food Inflation

In a recent statement, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, pointed out that the government's significant purchases of food items for distribution as palliatives to the vulnerable population have been a contributing factor to the rapid increase in food inflation. Cardoso's remarks were part of his input during the March meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, as published on the CBN website earlier this week. During the meeting, the MPC announced an increase in the benchmark interest rate to 24.75 percent from 22.75 percent, with the aim of addressing the inflationary pressures. The latest Consumer Price Index report from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that the inflation rate in the country rose to 33.2 percent in March. Food inflation, in ...
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Winner of GOtv Boxing Night 31 Takes Home N1m Prize
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Winner of GOtv Boxing Night 31 Takes Home N1m Prize

At the recently held GOtv Boxing Night 31 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, 16-year-old Raheem ‘Badoo’ Animashaun emerged victorious, claiming the top prize of N1m. The young boxer put on an impressive performance, securing a fourth-round technical knockout victory over the more experienced Samuel ‘Apata Roro’ Moses in their national light welterweight challenge. This win not only earned Animashaun the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy but also the coveted cash prize of N1m. Showcasing remarkable skill and agility, Animashaun dominated the fight from the start, employing clever feints, quick punches, and strategic maneuvers against his opponent. After scoring two knockdowns, the teenage boxer sealed the victory in the fourth round, prompting a thunderous a...
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Victory for Young Talent as Animashaun Emerges Winner of GOtv Boxing Night and N1m Prize
3May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Victory for Young Talent as Animashaun Emerges Winner of GOtv Boxing Night and N1m Prize

A standout performance was delivered by 16-year-old Raheem ‘Badoo’ Animashaun, who clinched the title of best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 31, held on Wednesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. In a national light welterweight challenge bout, Animashaun secured victory with a fourth-round technical knockout against the more experienced Samuel ‘Apata Roro’ Moses, claiming both the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and the accompanying N1m prize. Exhibiting impressive agility and speed, the young boxer dominated his opponent right from the beginning of the match, displaying a flurry of punches and tactical moves. The determined teen managed to knock down his adversary twice before conclusively ending the fight in the four...
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