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Newcastle United revived their season with a powerful 2-0 win over Chelsea, knocking out last year’so Carabao Cup finalists. The match at St. James’ Park took a turning point for the hosts in a quick three-minute span during the first half. Alexander Isak scored the opener in the 23rd minute after capitalizing on a turnover near Chelsea’s box, firing in a clean strike. Just three minutes later, Isak’s cross led to an own goal by Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, doubling Newcastle’s lead. Newcastle knock out Chelsea from Carabao Cup – Getty image Chelsea tried to fight back early in the game,…
The JEDC serves Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue States. It was gathered that power was restored at approximately 7:20 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, causing a rapturous reaction from residents of Jos, the Plateau capital. Recall that several states in the region had been without power supply for the past 10 days following the tipping of the 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu states. The blackout severely impacted residents of the affected area as their daily lives and businesses suffered serious disruptions. Speaking on the situation on Monday, October 28, 2024, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President…
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu recounted her challenging tenure as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain during her Senate screening on Wednesday. The ministerial nominee revealed that she was compelled to live in a hotel for an entire year due to the embassy’s dilapidated state in Madrid. Recall that president Bola Tinubu nominated Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. During her Senate screening on Wednesday, she elaborated on how the embassy’s deteriorating condition was inconsistent with Nigeria’s image on the global stage. This disrepair not only affected her work but also inspired her to spearhead a comprehensive refurbishment project aimed at restoring…
Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the valedictory service organised in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Prof. Chinedum Babalola. He stressed the need for rethinking democracy, saying that African culture usually talked about communalism “where you come together, reason together, iron issues together and work them out together”. The former president noted that Western liberal democracy was not working for the country. ” I have always been talking about Western liberal democracy; it is not working for us; it is not even working for those who gave it to us. The British were complaining. We…
Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State and prominent labour leader, has voiced strong criticism regarding wage exploitation in Nigeria, stating that workers are now power despite the increment of Minimum Wage by Federal Government. He warned that inadequate compensation for workers not only undermines their livelihoods but also poses significant risks to national security and economic productivity. Oshiomhole emphasized that when workers are not fairly compensated, it can lead to increased discontent and unrest, which may destabilize the country. He called for urgent reforms to address wage disparities and ensure that all workers receive fair pay for their…
Lekan Adeniran, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Dapo Abiodun, disclosed in a statement that the delegation was the second one since the incident occurred. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Arijo, a student of Obada Grammar School at Idi-emi in the Imeko Afon local government area of the state, died on Friday. This was after being allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by a teacher at the school. Adeniran also said the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta was already conducting a post-mortem on the deceased to determine the cause of his death. “The delegation, led by the…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This appointment comes at a crucial time for the Nigerian military, as the country continues to face various security challenges. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, indicated that “the appointment of Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff is part of the administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s security apparatus.” It stated that Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief…
The nominees were confirmed after hours of screening during the Senate plenary on Wednesday. However, some of them who had served the country in different capacities in the past, and were confirmed by the Senate, were simply asked to introduce themselves and take a bow and go. The ministerial appointees who were screened and confirmed are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Development, Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, Yusuf Ata,…
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Mrs. Susan Gbemisola Alabi, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alabi explained that her decision to join the APC stemmed from “irreconcilable differences” with the SDP’s governorship candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye. Mrs. Susan Gbemisola Alabi She elaborated on the challenges and disagreements that had emerged during her time with the SDP, which ultimately led her to conclude that her political aspirations and values aligned more closely with those of the APC. Alabi was warmly received into the APC by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was a sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi (APC-Zamfara) at a plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. The house also called for the withdrawal of approvals already granted to private individuals and organisations, to safeguard national security. Moving the motion earlier, Gumi said that the Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, had confirmed the approval of an airstrip for Living Faith Church, situated at Canaanland in Ota, Ogun. He recalled that on Oct. 6, the Founder of the church, also known…