Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Global human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called out the Federal Government for issuing a warning to Arise Television for allegedly using “derogatory and incendiary remarks” on its station. The Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), issued a final warning to Arise Television over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks on its station. The warning was contained in a letter titled “Preponderance of derogatory and incendiary remarks: final warning” by NBC’s Director General, Dr Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, on October 6, 2023. The letter urged the TV station to have a delay mechanism to guard against undesirable contents. The…

Micky van de Ven struck his first goal for the club as 10-man Tottenham won 1-0 at Luton Town to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The Lilywhites flew out of the traps and could have been three up inside seven minutes, but Richarlison (twice) and Pedro Porro failed to make the most of big openings. Luton slowly weathered the ferocious storm and after Tom Lockyer had a goal chalked off for a foul in the build-up, the home team’s hopes were boosted on the stroke of half time when Yves Bissouma was shown…

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new five-year contract at St James’ Park. Guimaraes, 25, joined from Lyon in January 2022 and has gone on to make 67 appearances, scoring 11 goals. The Brazil international helped inspire Newcastle to a Champions League return after 20 years last season. “I’m absolutely delighted. The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life,” he said. “I remember in my first interview, I said I wanted to play for this club in the Champions League and now it’s happening. We are…

The Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of the N-Power program. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made the announcement while featuring on a TVC news program on Saturday. She said the decision was birthed by some irregularities within the scheme, noting that the government has launched investigation into the utilization of funds since the program began. The Minister claimed that some of the beneficiaries are not found in their place of assignments yet they expect monthly stipends. According to her, some of the beneficiaries ought to have exited the program since 2022 but are still…

The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reacted to a statement by the Lagos Police Command claiming that the agency was yet to respond to an official inquiry following an allegation of complicity in the death of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (MohBad). On Friday, during a press briefing, the Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa, said, “Also being awaited is the official response from NDLEA on one of the viral videos containing allegations by the singer on his experience at the agency’s Lagos Zone sometime in October 2022”. The agency, while responding to the statement by the police, said…

Burnley and Chelsea both feel much better about themselves going into their Premier League match at Turf Moor on Saturday, though managers Vincent Kompany and Mauricio Pochettino know there is so much more still to do. Chelsea had only recorded one win from their first six Premier League matches before their 2-0 away victory against rivals Fulham on Monday, with Mykhailo Mudryk scoring his first goal for the club and Armando Broja also finding the target. Burnley got their first win of the season in their re-arranged fixture at Luton Town. Lyle Foster scored his third goal of the Premier…

Festus Osifo, the National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has revealed that the Federal Government was still paying subsidy on petrol. Osifo, who also doubles as the president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), gave the revelation while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, October 6, 2023. This is coming months after President Bola Tinubu announced that the era of fuel subsidy was gone. During his inauguration speech, the President told the nation that the budget he inherited had no provision for fuel subsidy payment beyond May, saying, “Subsidy is gone.” The pronouncement triggered an…

Secretary to the Cross River State Government, Prof Anthony Owan-Eno has disclosed that the state has secured an additional N500 million for the palliatives committee to purchase more commodities to cushion the effects of hard times occasioned in part, by the removal of petroleum subsidy. Owan-Eno disclosed this this in a press statement where he listed the distributions of the bags of rice to different groups as follows: Students 1000 bags, Religious Groups 800, Traditional Rulers 400, Trade Unions 300, Labour Unions 800, Civil Servants 800 and Persons Living With Disabilities 200. Others are Motherless Babies Homes, 200, IDPs 800,…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has decried the poor treatment of teachers in Nigeria. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement personally signed by its president general, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Iwuanyanwu, in a goodwill message marking the teachers’ day, said teachers ought to be treated well considering their roles in Nigeria. According to him, “There is hardly any profession that does not benefit from the sweat of teachers, but most unfortunately, the welfare of Nigerian teachers is often taken for granted. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo laments the poor conditions of teachers in Nigeria. There is no gainsaying that the building of a modern society begins…

Saudi Arabia head coach, Roberto Mancini has named a 31-man squad for his side’s friendlies against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The encounter against the Super Eagles is slated for Portimao, Portugal on Friday, October 13. It will be the second-ever meeting between the Asians and the three-time African champions. The Greens have another friendly lined up against the Eagles of Mali also in Portimao on October 17. Mancini’s side is using both games as part of their preparations for the 2023 Asian Cup, which will be staged in Qatar next January. Saudi Arabia is in Group F with Oman,…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has charged youths in Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun state to stop the wanton killing and destruction of properties in the two communities. Speaking with newsmen at his palace in Ile-Ife on Friday, the monarch expressed displeasure over the violent clash between the neighbouring towns which has led to loss of lives. He charged the monarchs in the communities to prevail on their subjects to seize the ongoing hostility, saying they are from the same source, hence land dispute should not resort to killing and wanton destruction. “Ifon and Ilobu people I…

Manchester United suffered their fifth defeat in seven matches on Tuesday as Galatasaray twice came from behind for a famous 3-2 UEFA Champions League win at Old Trafford, increasing the pressure on Ten Hag ahead of Saturday’s Premier League visit of Brentford. In addition to sitting bottom of their Champions League group with zero points, United approach Saturday’s game 10th in the Premier League table, already nine points adrift of the summit. They have lost six of their 10 games across all competitions so far in 2023-24 while conceding 18 goals. Brentford have themselves endured a frustrating start to the season, only winning…