Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has penned a new four year contract extension at Serie A club, Udinese Football Club. Okoye’s contract will now expire in June 30, 2028. The new contract brings an end to speculations surrounding his future at the club. The goalkeeper arrived Friuli from Sky Bet Championship club, Watford in 2023. The 23-year-old earned a leading role during the past season, demonstrating a high standard of performance that made him one of the best performing goalkeepers in the Italian top-flight. Okoye made 22 league appearances for the Zebras last season.
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
A Kano Magistrate Court sitting in the No-man’s-land area of Sabon Gari presided over by Hajara Safiyyu Garba, has ordered the remand of a chemist identified as Manniru Ibrahim Fanisa, for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl to death. Fanisa, is accused of raping the deceased, Rumaisa Sadiq, when she was brought to him for malaria treatment. According to the State Counsel, Barrister Zainab Aliko, the young girl died as a result of the rape incident.However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to two count charges of rape and homicide contravening sections 283 and 221 of Penal Code Law. The presiding judge,…
Amid the mounting controversy, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has clarified that it has not paid fuel subsidies to anybody in the last nine years. Chief Financial Officer of the company, Alhaji Umar Ajiya made the clarifications on Monday, 19 August, 2024 in Abuja. Ajiya clarification comes amid reports that the country is still paying fuel subsidies despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government announcement of its removal in May 2023. However, Ajiya said the NNPCL was only taking care of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importation shortfalls between the company and the federation. “In the last eight to nine…
The Federal Government on Monday, 19 August, 2024 announced that it has allocated N205 billion from the N1.3 trillion debt owed to Generation Companies (Gencos) to enhance liquidity within the power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement after an oversight visit from the House of Representatives Committee on Power. Adelabu highlighted that the significant enhancement in electricity availability in certain regions of the country was not coincidental, but rather a result of the proactive measures undertaken by the Bola Tinubu administration. “In terms of markets and liquidity, the government also owes these companies, but…
Gunmen invaded the residence of Salisu Ango, liaison officer to Governor Umar Dikko Radda in Gyaza village, Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing him and his first wife. The bandits killed Ango, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kankia Chapter, and also kidnapped his second wife during the invasion. In another incident of banditry in Kankia Local Government Area, bandits on the night of Saturday, 17 August, 2024 carried out a raid on the Tashar Gamji community. The armed criminals were said to have moved from house to house, stealing an unspecified number of domestic…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero has gave reason for turning down the invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. Ajaero explained that he turned down the invitation due to other engagements. The labour leader disclosed this through a letter from his lawyers, Falana and Falana Chambers. Recall that the Police has summoned Ajaero over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime. However, a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police by Ajaero’s lawyers said the invitation came late. Parts of the letter read, “We are solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Joe…
The NNPC Limited has released its 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS), declaring a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year which ended in December 2023, an increase of over N700billion (28%) when compared to the 2022 profit of N2.548trillion. In a world press conference held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Monday, 19 August, 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Mr. Umar Ajiya said the release of the AFS is a testament to the Company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “Our fiscal performance reflects both strategic foresight and operational resilience. Despite inherent challenges…
Transcorp Power Plc has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Thus, Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. According to a statement by the company, the appointment has been approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 and the Articles of Association of Transcorp Power Plc. Ezeafulukwe is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of executive management experience spanning multiple sectors, including power, oil and gas, financial services, legal services, and corporate governance. He currently serves as the Managing Director/CEO of…
A leading academic has identified the targeted investments in education by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture as a catalyst for addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. Professor Anene Moneke, Director of the NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/NAOC Joint Venture Centre of Excellence in Environmental Management and Green Energy (CEMAGE) and holder of the NNPC/SPDC JV Professorial Chair in Environmental Management and Control at the University of Nigeria, made the observation during a visit to SPDC’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Accompanied by Professor Charles Igwe, the university’s immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Professor Moneke emphasised the pivotal role of the Centre in developing sustainable…
Lagos, Nigeria, August 14, 2024: The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has said that its 2024 annual conference will be held in Kogi state on Thursday, October 3. A statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Sir Remmy Nweke, quoted the 2024 Conference Planning Committee Chairman, Danlami Nmodu, mni and Secretary, Mr. Olumide Iyanda, to have said that the event, the 8th in the series, will be the first time a state will be hosting the conference.The theme, “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy,” was informed by current security and power deficit challenges facing the nation.A prominent technocrat versed…