Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrived at Aso Rock for his swearing in ceremony. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu to replace outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday. Tunji Disu is a career officer with almost three decades of experience in the Nigerian Police Force. He was born on April 13, … Read more
The Super Falcons have eleven players in camp in Yaoundé ahead of friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, The camp commenced on Tuesday with the entrance of head coach Justine Madugu, his assistants, and the backroom personnel. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Monday Gift, Demehin Tosin, and Christy Ucheibe were among the first to arrive at camp. Other … Read more
Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke has been named the new squad manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kun Khalifat FC. Ekpemandu replaces former Enyimba and Remo Stars defender Ifeanyi Anaemena. Aneamena recently resigned after a contentious campaign. Ekpemandu’s appointment is a crucial step in Kun-Khalifat’s efforts to improve on-field performance and reset their structure. They … Read more
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more
Traffic has been significantly interrupted along the Abuja-Keffi motorway after truck drivers blocked the roadway in protest of an alleged attack and detention of one of their colleagues. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident involved a VIP convoy confronting a truck driver who allegedly failed to surrender the right of way. The situation worsened, prompting … Read more
Peter Obi, a former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, believes acts of lawlessness are not new to him. Obi made the comment in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, following an attack on him and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Edo State the day before. He thanked Nigerians for their … Read more
The Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has denied reports that it is struggling to pay its activities. In response to comments made by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, about the party’s finances, the Usman-led group maintained that it has always worked on a tight budget. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma … Read more
The Enugu State Government has shut down the operations of KC Gaming Networks, which owns the Bet9ja brand. The government stated that the closure was the result of alleged chronic violations of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law. According to reports, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission took out the enforcement operation in … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the Senate for permitting both manual and electronic transmission of election results. The Senate amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act during its emergency plenary on Tuesday, allowing presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club has sought the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appeal Committee to issue a decision on the disagreement surrounding their postponed match against Gombe United. In a statement made in Dutse, the club’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Isyaku, emphasised the need of reaching an agreement before the scheduled return fixture. He recalled that the … Read more