President Joe Biden of the United States has withdrawn from the November 5 election after weeks of pressure. Biden, 81, served as deputy of Barack Obama, during his two terms as America’s number one citizen. Like Obama and other Democrats, Biden lined up behind Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election won by President Donald Trump. Four years later, Biden defeated Trump who was seeking reelection. Then 77, he had made history as the oldest person to be elected into the Oval Office. However, his presidency has been marred with controversies, especially on account of ill-health and fitness. The issue…
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The Nigerian football governing body has officially confirmed squad numbers of the Super Falcons’ 18-player roster for the 2024 Olympic Games have been revealed. Talismanic forward, Asisat Oshoala will don her number eight shirt, dependable shot-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie will wear number 16, while Benfica of Portugal star, Christy Ucheibe will take the prestigious number 10 shirt. Russia-based forward, Chukwunonye Macleans has been handed the number nine shirt, while Nicole Payne will wear the number four jersey previously worn by the injured Ashleigh Plumptre. Payne’s elder sister, Toni will keep her number seven jersey, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade sticking with the…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that Napoli’s most prized asset, Victor Osimhen, has said ‘yes’ to French Ligue I giants, Paris Saint-Germain(PSG). According to Romano, PSG are planning to advance for Super Eagles of Nigeria striker and Benfica’s João Neves next week. Romano, who made this disclosure in a tweet on his X account on Sunday, 21 July, 2024, said “Paris Saint-Germain are planning to advance for both João Neves and Victor Osimhen from next week. ” “Benfica understands João’s desire to join PSG, talks are advancing between the clubs to get it done. Osimhen said yes to PSG,…
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr. Innocent Barikor has tasked newly accredited environmental consultants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in carrying out their functions . Dr. Barikor gave the charge at a one-day hybrid induction workshop for newly accredited environmental consultants organized by NESREA with the support of EU Delegation, held on Friday, 20 July, 2024 in Abuja. He said, “this is a call to be vigilant and proactive in addressing environmental challenges, and a call to collaborate with NESREA and other stakeholders in fostering a culture of environmental…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has further demonstrated its commitment to its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme by attending the Graduation Ceremony of scholars from the scheme at the Coventry University, United Kingdom. Speaking at the sidelines of the graduation ceremony in UK, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, underscored the need to celebrate academic excellence. Ogbuku led a delegation which included the Senate Committee Chairman on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong; the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the Director, Education Health and Social Services, Dr George, Uzonwanne, as well as the Director of Legal Services,…
Nigeria and South Africa have expressed grave concern at the on-going conflict in Sudan which has resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives, exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, displaced millions of people, affected women and children, and led to the total destruction of critical infrastructure. The two countries gave their concerned in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, after a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing African Union Executive Council in Accra. The two Ministers reaffirmed the existing strong historical…
By Michael Effiong In the last few days, I have been inundated by a barrage of questions “Why is your Governor investing in Lagos? What is the rationale behind a project like this in Lagos State instead of Akwa Ibom where it will create jobs and empower the local contractors? Why now when people are hungry? It has been questions galore all referring to the decision of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to develop a real estate facility in Lagos dubbed “Ibom Towers” As a trained journalist of over 30 years, I know that today’s media space…
In a significant move to enhance effective crisis communication and healthy civil-military relations, Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) partner to bolster collaboration towards effective crisis management.This was revealed when the management of CCC, led by Major General Chris Olukolade (rtd), paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris Musa, at Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Musa, expressed deep appreciation for the media and the CCC’s invaluable contributions to crisis communication and public relations support for security agencies and other stakeholders.General Musa said Nigerian media had been…
Justice Chukujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, ordered the final forfeiture of five properties linked to a former Managing Director, Nigerian Army Properties Limited, NAPL, Major-General U.M.Mohammed.The Judge gave the order following a motion on notice filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through its lawyer, A.O. Mohammed. The properties are: No.8b, Bedwell Road, Ikoyi; No.3, Force Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; No.14, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; No.6, Marina, Ikoyi, Lagos and No. 28, Point Road, Apapa, Lagos.Investigation revealed that the properties were fraudulently misappropriated and the proceeds…
The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has revealed plans to provide health insurance coverage for 10,000 pupils in the state. This, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Sola Akande said, is in furtherance of Governor Seyi Makinde’s integrated approach to education in the state. Akande made this known on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran. In his address Dr. Akande noted: “This visit is very timely as the Agency is ready to embark on the enrollment and validation of 10, 000 pupils who will benefit from…