By Abimbola Ogunnaike Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has reported that Arsenal are set to sell six players to fund the transfer of Mohammed Kudus from Ajax this summer. Romano said that Mikel Arteta side has made the Ghana international a top priority, given Nicolas Pepe’s potential exit from the Emirates this summer. For this reason, the Gunners are looking to sell six players to match the €40 million asking price for the forward. The players mentioned in the report are: Cedric Soares, Nuno Tavares, Pepe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding. Kudus can play either as an…
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The Lagos State Female Councilors Forum has appointed Hon Rasaq Olusola Ajala, the Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA as its patron. In a meeting held at his office, Hon. Ajala addressed the executive members of the forum and emphasized the importance of being proactive in their respective wards. “As representatives of your wards, it is crucial that you actively engage with the needs of the people you serve, especially during these times of subsidy,” he cautioned, urging them to lead by example and live modestly within their communities to avoid sending the wrong messages. He also stressed the significance of united…
The ECOWAS Parliament and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have mapped out strategies on how to collaborate on initiating an active framework to promote integration, through free movement of people , which would expectedly grow business, trade and investment in the continent. Indications to this development emerged when the Speaker of the EALA, Rt. Hon Ntakirutimana Joseph paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament, Rt Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis in Abuja on Thursday with both sides revealing plan on their work on modalities legislative action to promote integration. Addressing a press conference after a closed…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the re-appointments of retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni and former Chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, as Special Advisers on Security and Labour Matters, respectively. The Governor also re-appointed a retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Segun Adegoke, as the Special Adviser on Homeland Security. Governor Makinde, according to a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, equally approved the appointment of the immediate past Commissioner for Trades and Commerce, Chief Bayo Lawal, as Senior Executive Assistant on General Duties.…
Anambra State Government has sealed off Cosmila Hotel in Awka, the state capital, after news of the death of a lady, Miss Chinyere Awuda in the facility. The state Commissioner for culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Hon Don Onyeji on Thursday, 20 July, 2023 confirmed the sealing of the hotel. “Yes, we have visited the hotel, and also sealed it off.We are in touch with the police, who are already investigating the matter, and the facility will remain sealed, pending the outcome of the police investigation,”onyeji said. Recall that the lady was reported to have been beaten to death by some…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced that he recently disbursed N237 million to 424 orphanages across the country through the David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). Announcing this via his Twitter handle on Thursday, 20 July, 2023, Davido said individuals and corporate organisations across various sectors and regions contributed to the donation. According to the press statement attached to his tweet, a total of 13, 818 children benefited from the donation. “I’ve always wanted to use my platform to serve others. Thankful that through your generosity, I’ve been able to do so. “We recently disbursed over N200…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Victor Osimhen and Napoli are yet to reach an agreement on a new contract, Corriere dello Sport, Italian publication reports. According to the tabloid, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda met Napoli President, Aurelio de Laurentiis on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023 to sort out details of the new contract. Both parties are yet to reach an agreement on wages and the possible inclusion of a release clause. With the forward keen to remain at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the issue is expected to be resolved in the next few days. The Nigerian striker joined his teammates for pre-season…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed registering Youth Party (YP), a new political party. National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday, 20 July, 2023 in Abuja. Okoye recalled that the Youth Party (YP) was registered on 16th August 2018 by virtue of the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 16th October 2017. “Following the commission’s decision to deregister some parties in accordance with Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the…
Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Infrastructure Support Fund For States; FAAC Shares N907bn from N1.9trn June Revenue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the people. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), on Thursday July 20, 2023, in Abuja. The new Infrastructure Fund will enable the States to intervene and invest in the critical areas of Transportation, including farm to market road improvements; Agriculture, encompassing…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is building a new economy around his understanding of the geography and demography of Kwara State, especially on how to properly engage young people, put money in things that interest them and could help their talents, and refocus the economy to suit the situation of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said this in Ilorin on Thursday, 20 July, 2023, at the 37th Media Parliament of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. He also said the Governor is investing heavily in human capital development and critical sectors…