Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday, sacked the speaker of the state house of assembly, Hon Moses Sule. The speaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was sacked alongside Danjuma Azi, member representing Jos North West constituency in the assembly. The tribunal, however, declared the former majority leader of the house, Hon. Naanlong Daniel and Hon. Mark Na’ah, all of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as winners of March 18 election. The petitioner had challenged the sponsorship of the Sule and Azi on the grounds that the PDP was not…

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, for several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills, among others. He said the market would remain closed until the mandatory conditions of redress were met by traders and market stakeholders, adding that it was part of ongoing efforts at instilling compliance in markets around the state. Speaking on the development, Wahab underscored the critical importance of environmental hygiene in markets, noting that, “it is imperative that markets in the state adhere strictly…

Manchester United have announced Brazilian winger Antony is to return to training after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. It is understood the 23-year-old spoke to Greater Manchester Police on Thursday and no restrictions were placed on him following the interview. United sources say he has provided evidence in support of his strong denials of the allegations. He has not been arrested or charged in either Brazil or the UK. In a statement, the club said: “As Antony’s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington and be available for selection, while police inquiries…

Bayo Onanuga, a former media aide to President Bola Tinubu, has called for the urgent regulation of the social media space. Onanuga said the misinformation and disinformation disseminated on social media might trigger another civil war in Nigeria. He made the call in reaction to conflicting reports on the ruling of the Kaduna governorship election tribunal. He lamented a report that the Kaduna governorship election was declared inconclusive while the tribunal was still reading its judgment. Reacting, Onanuga tweeted: “Social media need to be regulated urgently. So many spurious reports today about the Kaduna governorship verdict by the Election Tribunal.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Mozambique national team in a friendly test next month, the Mozambican Football Federation has announced on Tuesday. Having sealed qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in thirteen years, the Mozambique Football Federation (FMF) has now stepped up preparations for the team’s participation by announcing friendly matches against two African nations. The Super Eagles of Nigeria and fellow former Portuguese colony Guinea Bissau who are making back-to-back appearances at Africa’s premier football competition. Taking advantage of both countries’ presence in Portugal during the October international window, Mozambique have now confirmed a…

Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a minority stake in the club worth between £82m and £164m to global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity. The deal ends the search for new investment by FSG, which wanted to retain majority ownership of the Reds. The new investment will primarily be used to pay off the club’s bank debt. “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever,” said FSG president Mike Gordon. “We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released 16 million dollars from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies to tackle cholera. The Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said this during an online news conference. Ghebreyesus said that the organisation was providing essential supplies, coordinating the on the ground response with partners, supporting countries to detect, prevent and treat cholera, and informing people how to protect themselves. “To support this work, we have appealed for 160 million dollars, and we have released more than 16 million dollars from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies. “But the real solution to cholera lies…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a comprehensive cleanup of the corridor of the 37-kilometre-long Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project ahead of its completion, directing an immediate evacuation of illegal traders and intruders along the rail tracks. The governor, who gave the order during an inspection tour of the project sites, said the project will be ready by December. The construction of the Red Line project, which was conceived and started by the Sanwo-Olu administration, is being undertaken by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). The rail project starts from Agbado and terminates in the Oyingbo area…

A court sitting in Italy has sentenced the country’s citizen, Filippo Ferlazzo, to 24 years in prison for beating up a Nigerian, Alika Ogorchukwu, to death. The unsavoury development happened on July 30, 2022, at Marche Region of Italy, as confirmed at the time by the Nigerian Embassy, Rome, Italy. The convict, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NidCOM), used the crutches Ogorchukwu was using to walk to beat him up to death. The Nigerian’s demise drew widespread reaction from Nigerians at the time, especially for the fact that passersby were seen making videos of the attack, with little…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said there is no confusion about the judgment the governorship election tribunal delivered. Sani stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The tribunal had earlier Thursday dismissed the petition by the governorship candidate of the PDP challenging Sani’s victory in the 18 March governorship election in the state, saying it lacked merit. But during the interview, Uba Sani said that he was extremely disappointed by some big media houses which  went to the press when the ruling was going on. He said, “I thank Isah Ashiru for even approaching the…

Getafe have condemned “derogatory and intolerant” chants aimed towards their team after Mason Greenwood was targeted by opposition fans. Loanee striker Greenwood, 21, was reportedly met with chants calling for him to die during Wednesday’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao. Criminal charges against Greenwood, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February. Greenwood joined Getafe on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The club said the chants have been “occurring repeatedly” at games but did not mention any players, members of staff, opposing teams or specific incidents in the statement. “The players and coaches of Getafe are aware of the…

The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani is celebrating his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna despite a slew of reports claiming the March 18 governorship election in the state was declared inconclusive. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Isah Mohammed Ashiru had filed a petition to challenge Sani’s election. As the three-man tribunal panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe delivered its judgement on the election on Thursday, September 28, 2023, several news reports stated that the court sacked Sani and declared the Kaduna governorship election inconclusive. However, contrary to the reports, Sani in his reaction to the judgment expressed…