Author: statereporter
Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday aborted his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. State reporters had earlier informed that President Bola Tinubu delegated Shettima to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming meeting. The presidency, however, on Thursday night, announced that Shettima’s trip had been cancelled, revealing that a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga who said a ministerial delegation will now represent Nigeria stated, “The foreign object damaged the cockpit windscreen of the plane. “President Tinubu, acting promptly, has approved a ministerial delegation to…
There were scenes of jubilation at the Ministry of Women Affairs immediately after President Bola Tinubu announced the dismissal of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye from her ministerial role. Employees at the ministry were captured on video celebrating the decision, an indication of the controversial nature of her tenure. The video, shared on X by Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), showed workers dancing and chanting in the corridors of their office. Echoes of “finally” resonated through the halls as staff expressed their relief over the minister’s departure. Kennedy-Ohanenye, who had faced various criticisms and controversies, was…
Manchester City is considering Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres as a potential replacement for Erling Haaland, who may join Real Madrid in 2026. Haaland’s contract has a €150 million (£125 million) release clause, and talks for an extension have stalled. Gyokeres, 26, has impressed with 55 goals in 62 games since joining Sporting from Coventry City. Manchester City has contacted his representatives, and Sporting’s director of football, Hugo Viana, will join Manchester City, succeeding Txiki Begiristain, at the end of the season. This development threatens Arsenal’s transfer plans for Gyokeres, who was linked to the Emirates. Other Premier League clubs,…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) inflows reached an impressive $57 billion by August 2024, according to a report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The update was revealed by Mr. Muhammad Abdullahi, the CBN’s Deputy Director of Economic Policy, during a meeting with foreign investors in Washington D.C.. Abdullahi highlighted significant improvements in the country’s FX situation, pointing to a near doubling of capital importation to $6.9 billion as of August 2024, compared to $3.9 billion recorded throughout the entire 2023 financial year. The report also noted a remarkable increase in diaspora remittances, which surged to a record $3.5 billion,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 CAF Awards will take place in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that Morocco will host the prestigious event, following last year’s highly successful ceremony. Marrakech, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and bustling tourism, will once again serve as the focal point for celebrating Africa’s footballing achievements. The CAF Awards honor outstanding performances in both club and national football competitions, with the most anticipated titles being the CAF African Player of the Year in both the men’s and…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up three spots to claim 36th place in the latest FIFA rankings for October, according to the world football governing body’s official website on Thursday. Nigeria garnered 1503.29 points during the period under review, a significant improvement fueled by their performance in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles secured a 1-0 victory against Libya in the first leg of the qualifiers on October 11 in Uyo, contributing to their rise in the rankings. This improvement also boosted Nigeria’s standing in the continental rankings, where they now hold fourth place, trailing…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers, reassigned 10 others to new portfolios, and nominated seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. The announcement was made on Wednesday, signaling the president’s efforts to streamline and bolster the effectiveness of his administration. Among those relieved of their duties are: Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism, Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, Abdullahi Gwarzo, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, and Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development. Additionally, the President appointed Shehu Dikko as the new Chairman of the National Sports Commission and Sunday Akin Dare as Special…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his frustration towards residents of the Lugbe area, accusing them of land grabbing. On Tuesday, Wike visited the area following reports of protests by residents who allegedly tried to stop the demolition of their properties. Wearing a blue suit and his signature bowler hat, Wike, visibly angry and surrounded by security personnel, lectured the residents on the proper procedure for acquiring land legally. “It cannot work. You cannot come to a place and seize land and say it is your own. We will not allow that. If not…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the release of the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, from Kuje Correctional Centre. State reporters gathered that the presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, R. U. Adagba, informed the court of the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw the charge against Gambaryan. Adagba, who held the brief of Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, premised the decision on Gambaryan’s deteriorating health and the diplomatic intervention. Gambaryan was the 2nd defendant in the charge preferred against the cryptocurrency platform (1st defendant)…