With the full return of matches on television screens and broadcast streaming platforms, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has shifted attention to introducing Friday night matches. In a memo to NPFL clubs, Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer, informed the clubs’ Chairmen and Chief Executives that the night fixtures would be introduced pursuant to cited sections of the NPFL Framework and Rules. “Pursuant to Section B, Article 4.1 and 13.4 of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/24 season and in conjunction with the CAF Club Licensing procedure, the NPFL wishes to schedule some of its…
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Fresh facts have emerged on how Yellow Jambros, a wanted terrorist and kidnapping kingpin, was eliminated by the Nigerian military on Wednesday, 6 December, 2023. Recall that the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Edward Gabkwet, an Air Commodore, in a statement on Sunday, 10 December, 2023, revealed that an airstrike undertaken by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, neutralised scores of terrorists, including Jambros. Jambros was once quoted to have dared to “deal with Almighty God” should He come down to the earth…
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese, has described the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, as the shining light of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Agbese who spoke to newsmen on Sunday, 10 December, 2023, in Abuja said Edu is the pacesetter in the current government with dynamism, commitment and dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda. Describing the Minister as a friend of the poor and downtrodden, he added that she is implementing her well-designed blueprint to better the lives of the common man. Just within 100 days in office, Agbese said…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has called on the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote peace in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku made the appeal during a Dinner and Awards Night to mark the 25th Silver Jubilee of the Kaiama Declaration and foundation of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He noted that the Ijaw ethnic nationality has recorded tremendous successes 25 years after the Kaiama Declaration, stating that it was necessary to collaborate with the government to maintain peace…
Grammy award-winning singer, Ibrahim Ayodeji Balogun known in the music world as Wizkid has announced a N100 million Christmas gift to children in his childhood neighborhood, Surulere and its immediate environs. The Grammy Award winner announced this on his Instagram on Monday, 11 December, 2023. According to the popular Singer, the gift was donated in memory of his late mother, Mrs J M Balogun who was laid to rest few weeks ago in Ijebu Ode. The singer stated further that the money would be shared among children in Surulere on Monday, 11 December, 2023. Fans and well-wishers have flooded the…
Still basking in the euphoria of its latest ranking as the 9th overall best University and Best State University in Nigeria, Lagos State University has once again claimed the top spot among state universities in the country by clinching three awards at the just concluded Nigeria Technology Awards. At the highly rated awards, which had the who is who in the Nigeria technology industry in attendance, LASU cemented its place as the undisputed first choice State University in the country by winning the award for Excellence in Digital Transformation State University, Best Use of Technology (Students Records) State University and…
With an electrifying entrance in a gorgeous golden Tinkerbell costume, popular Nigerian Actress, Funke Akindele’s latest exploits were on display on Sunday December 10th, 2023 at the Filmhouse Cinema IMAX, Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State when she premiered her latest movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah. The movie is set to hit the screen on Friday, 15 December, 2023. The colourful night filled with familiar faces on the cinema screens, all gorgeously dressed with displays of relatable and appealing costumes on the red carpet, which was also graced by several celebrities cut across all sectors of the entertainment industry,…
Hard time awaits human traffickers and smugglers in the South Eastern Part of Nigeria and precisely in Anambra State as the State Government has concluded a plan to partner with the Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) project through massive sensitization and awareness in all part of the State to reduce the vulnerability of the people. This was one of the outcomes of the public awareness programme titled“ STOP TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND DISCOURAGE IRREGULAR MIGRATION”, attended by the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, members of the State Executive Council,…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) have agreed on a collaboration on litigations and enforcement of the judgments. This was disclosed at a two day seminar organised by PALU with support from the Rahul Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the weekend in Abuja. The programme officer of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), Praise-God Joseph, said there is a collaboration between ECOWAS Court and PALU on how litigants can access the court as they hope to create more awareness on the need for member states to enforce the judgements of the…
By Kunle Akogun Often-times, when we compare notes, many of my colleagues in the Public Relations/Corporate Affairs units of other Nigerian universities openly express surprise at the relative calm and harmony that reign on UNILORIN campus. Hardly would you hear about disruptive student unrest that has become regular occurrences in some other institutions of higher learning, some of them would wonder aloud. My simple response has always been: ‘responsive management, effective communication, and inclusivity’. Here, we are always guided by the principle of ‘management with human face’ in every decision taken by the University administration. Our internal and external communication…