By Abimbola Ogunnaike Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has disclosed why she waited for long before getting married at the late age of 48years. Recall that Dominic tied nuptial knot with her heartthrob, Fidelis Anosike in April 2022. Speaking in a recent interview with Joy 99.7 FM, Dominic explained that she didn’t marry early because she wanted to be sure she was marrying for “the right reasons” and not because of societal pressure. She said she was under pressure for years to get married but she turned deaf ears to it until it was convenient for her. “Why did I…
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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445. The Governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their prayers for the country and the state. Governor Makinde called for increased prayers for the country amid the economic hardship facing the people, noting that though leaders have been doing everything to turn the situation around, prayers are of greater essence at this time. He equally charged Muslims…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Jahi, Dawaki and Gwarimpa axes of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their activities. Items recovered from the suspects include six vehicles, 20 laptops, 66 mobile phones, six international passports and 1 Apple wristwatch. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters in the Office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his steady reform in the Commission in spite of attendant challenges. He gave this commendation on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the EFCC Management Retreat while making a presentation themed “Making a Success of the Anti -Corruption War in the Face of Daunting Challenges”. The Presidential aide admitted that the weak and disjointed value system in the country has made it easy for corruption…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his administration to fully resolve all issues and make the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs functional again, stating that it has become imperative to restore the body. Governor Makinde made this disclosure on Friday, 8 March, 2024, when he met with traditional rulers across the state, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, noting it has become expedient to resolve all issues so that the Council could contribute its quota to the development of the state in its official capacity. Though the Makinde government has been carrying along the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops on Friday, 8 March, 2024 killed three terrorists during a raid on Sambisa forest in Borno State, just as it also destroyed terrorist hideouts in the forest. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, 9 March, 2024. According to Nwachukwu, after destroying the terrorists’ camp in the forest, two AK-47s and a suicide vest were recovered. The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed to the North East as part of the ongoing counter-insurgency operations on Friday, March 8, 2024, conducted…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike As parts of efforts to prepare the Super Eagles of Nigeria in good shape ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June, the team have been scheduled to face perennial rivals Ghana and Mali in friendly matches later this month. It was gathered that the friendlies will take in place Marrakech, Morocco. Super Eagles clash with Ghana will take place at the Stade Grande de Marrakech on Friday, March 22, and four days later, the three-time African champions will trade tackles with on Mali at the same venue. The…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike An 85-year-old mannamed Ibrahim Usman, of Yar’adua quarters, Rimin Kebe, Ungogo local Government Area in Kano State has arrested by the operatives of the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp(NSCDC) for allegedly abducting three year-old boy. The Command’s spokesman, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who disclosed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Saturday, 9 March, 2024, said the suspect abducted a 3-year-old boy in his neighbourhood. According to him, the suspect attempted to hide him in his friend’s residence situated at Hotoro bye-pass in Kano State but upon suspecting foul play, the friend…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The presidency has congratulated Anthony Joshua, for knocking out Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia heavyweight clash on the night of Friday, 8 March, 2024. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Joshua might face Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk next. Joshua defeated the Cameroonian born boxer in the first round with a powerful right hand and then again early in the second with a right-left hook combination. Ngannou got to his feet, but was quickly put back down by another strong right hand, leading to the referee putting a stop to the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Jurgen Klopp, coach of English Premier League giants, Liverppool and his counterpart in Manchester City, Pep Guardiola are will engage themselves in final last dance on Sunday, 10 March, 2024 at the iconic stadium of Anfield, home tuff of the English most successful club in history. The tie, tagged clash of the titans, is special in the hearts of the two coaches who have shaped the face of English football in the last decade. English Premier League title is on the line for two coaches who have defined an era in English football. Klopp’s Liverpool top Guardiola’s Manchester City by…