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The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, collapsed on Monday evening in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A source who spoke on condition of anonymity with Channels TV, revealed that the Resident Electoral Commissioner had returned to his hotel room after the meeting before the incident happened. It was further disclosed that Ijalaye, who was lively throughout the commission’s meeting, retired to a Hotel in the Federal Capital Territory before his death. The meeting, according to the remarks of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
Swedish, Janne Andersson is set to be appointed new head coach of the Super Eagles. According to SCORENigeria, Anderson’s appointment will be announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 61-year-old’s appointment is coming two months after Finidi George quit the post.[/b It is the first time he will be working in Africa. Andersson was in charge of the Swedish national team for seven years, between 2016 and 2023. The tactician qualified Sweden for its first FIFA World Cup in 12 years (2018) by eliminating Netherlands and Italy in the qualifiers. Sweden experienced its most successful World Cup…
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences. The invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero fails to comply. The letter reads, “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been implicated. “You are therefore required to report to the undersigned for an…
Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has strongly refuted allegations that she had an affair with Matthew Ekeinde, the husband of renowned movie star Omotola Jalade. The rumors, which originated from a TikTok blogger, also claimed that Ekeinde purchased a car for Etiko. In response to these allegations, Etiko addressed her followers during a recent Instagram live session, where she categorically denied the claims, labeling them as “false.” She asserted that the rumors were part of a broader effort by some individuals to tarnish her reputation. “If you want to withhold the blessings of God in somebody else’s life and you…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman of NAHCON. State reporters revealed that Jalal Arabi is currently defended himself against a case of corruption brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement to newsmen on Monday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the replacement of Arabi with Usman. Professor Usman is a distinguished academic who has earned his credentials from two esteemed Islamic institutions:…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a record-breaking net profit of N3.297 trillion for the 2023 financial year, marking a 28% increase over its 2022 profit of N2.548 trillion. The 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS) was unveiled during a world press conference held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Monday. Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd, Umar Ajiya, highlighted the significance of the financial results, describing them as evidence of the company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence. “Our fiscal performance reflects both strategic foresight and operational resilience. Despite the inherent challenges of our operational…
Chelsea have agreed a permanent deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix, which means Conor Gallagher’s transfer to the Spanish club is back on. Felix, 24, is expected to sign a six-year contract with Chelsea that includes the option for a further year. The funds Atletico receive for Felix will allow them to complete a deal for Gallagher. Gallagher’s £36m move to Atletico looked to have fallen through after the collapse of Chelsea’s move for Atletico striker Samu Omorodion. But the Spanish club remained determined to sign the 24-year-old England midfielder, having been impressed by him during his recent…
Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal and Barcelona star, has resigned as the head coach of the France Under-21 national team, citing personal reasons. The French Football Federation announced Henry’s departure on Monday, confirming that he had terminated his contract with the team. Henry took charge of the France U21 side in 2023 and led them to the 2024 Olympics finals, where they secured a silver medal after losing to Spain. His brief tenure with the team has come to an end, with the exact reasons for his resignation remaining undisclosed. Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Henry’s decision was…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice. Sources within the National Executive Council of ASUU confirmed the development to our correspondent in Abuja on Monday. The notice was issued at the end of the NEC meeting, which was held at the University of Ibadan, and a copy is expected to be transmitted to the Federal Ministries of Labour and Education. “It is not an ultimatum but a strike notice. We are giving them 21 days’ notice, after which we…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refuted allegations that its members or the Eastern Security Network (ESN) are responsible for recent attacks on security operatives in the Southeast. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group emphasized that the ESN was established solely to counter terrorists posing as herdsmen in the region, not to engage with Nigerian security forces. IPOB maintained that since the ESN’s inception in December 2020, its operatives have adhered strictly to their mandate of safeguarding the forests, bushes, and people of the South East. The group attributed the recent spate of killings…