Usman Isa 
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Tuesday reminded the leadership of Nigerian Union of Pensioners that those who are not receiving their pensions currently are “fraudulent salary earners, victims of irregular salaries, those involved in padded pensions, double salaries and workers with irregular employment history.” Uzodimma spoke when the leadership of Nigerian Labour … Read more
Shehu Sani, a public affairs commentator, has made fun of Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State. El-Rufai was referred to by Sani as “a Rastafarian and Reggae artiste.” He was responding to El-Rufai’s most recent tweet. Who The Cap Fit and The Wailers, a song by the late reggae icon Bob Marley, was … Read more
Gift Orban played a crucial role as KAA Gent qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League following a 2-2 draw against Cercle Brugge at the Ghelamco Arena. Orban drew Gent level five minutes after the break to cancel out Kevin Denkey’s opening goal. It was the 20-year-old’s sixth goal in four games in the Belgian … Read more
Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, took over the baton of leadership from Samuel Ortom as the Governor of Benue State. Alia in his inaugural speech informed the people of Benue that he has no “magic wand” to actualise all the many beautiful plans he has for the Food Basket State. He, however, stressed that … Read more
Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, claims that the House is taking action to stop the recent wave of attacks in several areas of the nation. The Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Musa Krishi, made this announcement in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He claims that Abbas … Read more
Lobi Stars have been handed a major boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 13 encounter against Abia Warriors with the availability of two key players. The duo of Akile Monday and Kamaga Suur are available for the game after returning from international duty with the Olympic Eagles. Suur has scored four goals … Read more
The Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Mr Nninmo Bassey has raised alarm over the delay in the cleanup of the polluted part of Ogoni land despite the huge resources and manpower made available since 2012. In a statement signed by HOMEF’s, Media and communication Lead, Kome Odhomor on Friday, Bassey who is an … Read more
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Thursday got a new Clerk She is NsikakAbasi N. Orok and would be taking over from Mrs. Mandu Umoren, who retired recently from service. In a statement signed by Mr Ekerete Udoh, Chief Press Secretary/Senior Special Assistant, Media to Governor Udom Emmanuel, the appointment takes immediate effect. The … Read more
Nigerian producer and singer, Phillip Kayode Moses, popularly known as Pheelz, has said he missed his former record label boss, Olamide Baddo. He disclosed this in a video message shared via Snapchat recently. He said he is ready to reconnect with the YBNL boss if he is also ready to do so. The ‘Finesse’ crooner … Read more
Barcelona and their manager Xavi, have rejected the chance to sign Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino on a free transfer. According to Marca, the Brazilian made himself available to the Catalan giants through his representatives as he is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season when his contract expires. Due to their financial … Read more