Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The member, representing Isa-Sabon Birni federal constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, is dead. A member, representing Sabon Birni South constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Almustapha (aka Boza), confirmed the death. According to Boza, the federal lawmaker died around 12:30 am on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was said to have been admitted in the hospital around Tuesday noon. “His remains would be taken to the National Mosque for the bathing ritual after which it would be flown to Sokoto for burial around 11am,” Almustapha said. …

Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, according to ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept. 6 against then Spain Football Federation (RFEF) president Rubiales. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion after kissing Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the awards ceremony following the Women’s World Cup final in August. Hermoso is disappointed and stunned that excerpts from her testimony were shown on Spanish TV and is now…

The Ademola Adeleke administration in Osun State has stated that it is ready to fully support the South West Rail Project. The project is reportedly being championed by the Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission). This was made known by the Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele at a South West transport stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan. Speaking at the meeting hosted by the DAWN Commission, the Commissioner said, “Osun State is prepared to work with other South-West States to put together a step by step road map that will improve rail transportation in the region.” Oyedele stressed on…

The Lagos State Government says it has commenced crackdown on unregistered and unpainted vehicles operating within the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, who made this known on Tuesday in Lagos, said the crackdown was to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector. Giwa said that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) Team had in the past 48 hours, apprehended over 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles. “Unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to road safety and security, as they often bypass necessary inspections and regulations, jeopardising their roadworthiness. “This enforcement is meant to…

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives to seek the confirmation of the Chairman and Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, made this known in a letter dated August 30 and sent to the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, which was read during plenary on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in which he presided. On the 29th of August, the President endorsed Chiedu Ebie for the position of NDDC board chairman alongside 16 other people for the commission’s board. According to the letter, President Tinubu said the ratification was in compliance with section…

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given contractors handling abandoned road projects a 14-day ultimatum to return to the site or face revocation of the contracts. He disclosed this while briefing State House reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also threatened to drag contractors ganging up against the use of concrete for road construction to the anti-crime agencies including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC). Umahi, who said he would not succumb to the gang-up and blackmail from contractors, said President Tinubu had backed the…

The United States has announced a halt to nearly $200 million assistance to Niger Republic. It said the suspension was in line with section 7008 of the Department of State’s annual appropriations act This comes after several sanctions, following the overthrow of the country’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum by the military council. In a statement on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson U.S. Department of State, however, assured Nigeriens that they would continue to benefit from its life-saving humanitarian assistance. The U.S. reiterated its call for the release of Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and all those detained. “The United States has concluded…

The 30000 capacity, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will host Rivers United FC, 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage matches. This is according to the list of approved stadiums released by CAF on Tuesday, October 10, ahead of the group stage matches of this seasons, CAF Confederation Cup. As reflected on the CAF list, Nigeria’s only representative in the competition, Rivers United will play their home games at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo and not the Adokiye Amasiamaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt. The Pride of Rivers progressed to the group stage of the competition after a 2-0 aggregate victory over…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has written to the Lagos State House of Assembly seeking approval for the reallocation of the amount of N234.669 billion from the 2023 budget total of N1.768 trillion. The governor, in a letter read by the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, expressed his intention to reorder the budget in order to prioritize capital expenditure and provide relief measures to alleviate the impact of the current economic challenges faced by the residents of the State. Sanwo-Olu’s letter addressed to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the lawmakers, emphasized the increasing need for his administration to address the demands and aspirations of the…

A Nigerian Army Special Court-martial sitting in Abuja has handed down a five-year jail term to Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, the former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, for his involvement in embezzlement and misappropriation of organisation funds. The decision was made after Mohammed was found guilty on 14 counts out of 18 charges, including forgery, misappropriation of funds, and conspiracy. The eight-man panel, presided over by Maj.-Gen. James Myam, disclosed that 24 witnesses were presented by the prosecution counsels, while the defendant called upon two witnesses to testify in his defense. Maj.-Gen. Myam clarified that the first count against Mohammed…

Uefa has abandoned plans to reinstate Russian U17 teams into next year’s youth European Championships. Last month European football’s governing body announced it was exploring how to reintegrate the Russian youth team into the international setup, having suspended all Russian teams from Uefa competitions following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Now the organisation says that finding a way to reintegrate Russia’s U17 side has proven too difficult logistically. “No technical solution to allow Russian teams to play could be found,” a Uefa spokesperson said, who added that the “agenda point was withdrawn”. Uefa had argued that boys and…

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it has reduced its emergency response time from five to three minutes to reduce casualties and save lives and properties. Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, Forecasting, Response and Mitigation, FEMA, made this known during a sensitisation campaign to commemorate the 2023 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Abuja on Tuesday. NAN reports that the sensitisation was carried out at Bwari Area Council Secretariat, Abuja and the Palace of Esu Sa-Bwaya of Bwari (the Chief of Bwari), Ibrahim Yaro. The sensitisation with the theme, “Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future for All”…