The Gombe State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state disability commission aimed at protecting the rights of people with disabilities (PWDs) and promoting their equal participation in society. The bill, sponsored by lawmaker Shuaibu Haruna, is seen as a critical step toward ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for all residents. The assembly’s passage of the bill followed the adoption of a report from the House Committee on Women Affairs, Social Development, Special Duties, and Inter-Governmental Affairs, presented at the Committee of the Whole. Gabriel Galadima Fushison, chairman of the committee and representative of Kaltungo West,…
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Singer, Chike, has alleged that Apple Music Nigeria top songs chart is highly compromised. He specifically mentioned that the top 10 and top 20 charts are heavily rigged. He, however, explained that there are some exceptions. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Chike stated that he could top Apple Music chart by just asking his team to pay to boost his streams. “Your Top 10 and Top 20 on Apple Music is rigged… Not all the time to be fair but most times,” he said. “But will you even…
The Anambra State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued its opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Amb. Bianca Ojukwu as minister. Tinubu-led government had on Wednesday announced the nomination of the widow of Biafra Warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu as minister designate for the ministry of state for foreign affairs, but APC stakeholders in Anambra described it as anti-party, as Bianca is known to be a member of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Chief Bunty Onuigbo representing stakeholders in Anambra had criticized the appointment, while Dr Josef Onoh, Bianca’s brother and former spokesperson of Tinubu’s campaign council had…
A 21-year-old Mubarak Haladu has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Gombe state for kidnapping, culpable homicide, shop breaking, and theft. The suspect allegedly abducted his seven-year-old nephew, Haruna Bello, and demanded a ransom of N1.5 million from the boy’s father, Bello Haladu. The Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest on Friday. He stated that Mubarak demanded the ransom through a phone call, leaving his brother devastated. Sadly, police discovered the boy’s body in an abandoned building after launching a search. “I received a call from Mubarak, demanding N1.5 million in exchange…
A 31-year-old man, Jonathan James, is in police custody for allegedly stabbing his 65-year-old aunt, Ramatu Musa, to death in Gombe State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of 21 October, 2024, at Bagadaza Quarters, Gombe. According to a statement from the Gombe State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, a distress call was received at 2:15 a.m., prompting a rapid response from a Pantami Division patrol team led by ASP Girema Yahaya. “Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Specialist Hospital in Gombe,” Abdullahi stated. Abdullahi also confirmed that…
Popular Nigerian rapper, Chibuzor Azubike Nelson, aka Phyno, has expressed his frustration over the criticism he received for featuring Hushpuppi in his song. DAILY POST reports that Phyno came under heavy fire online after featuring convicted felon, Hushpuppi, on his new album ‘Full Time Job.’ Hushpuppi could be heard sharing motivational quotes on a track titled ‘Nwoke Esike,’ sparking a flurry of reactions online. Joining the bandwagon of critics, an X user @Temmyt_Official wrote, “I still don’t understand what Phyno was trying to do on that track by bringing Hushpuppi to ‘motivate’ us. Reacting, Phyno fumed: “Go and sleep if…
Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour has backed the club to bounce back in their Premier League clash against Liverpool. Arsenal face the Reds at home on Sunday as the two teams are currently ranked close to each other in the league table. Liverpool are leading the league table with 21 points to their name, while Arsenal are in third spot, with 17 points in their kitty. The gap between City, who are second with 22 points and Arsenal, was exacerbated when Mikel Arteta’s side lost 0-2 to Bournemouth last weekend. Parlour told Goal that Arsenal have what it takes to challenge…
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah says his team will be set-up to neutralise the firing power of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Anas Yusuf in the clash against Nasarawa United. Yusuf has registered eight goals for Nasarawa United this season. Abdallah expressed optimism in his team to record a positive result in the game. “We are aware of the player that has been scoring for Nasarawa United in the NPFL,” Abdallah stated in a pre-match interview. “For a player to be scoring like that which means he has been scoring from open play so we have to…
Sunshine Stars boss, Bamidele Ologunloluwa has charged midfielder, Seth Mayi to justify his invitation to the Super Eagles ‘B’ Team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana. Mayi is among the 35 players called up by Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen for the qualifiers. Ologunloluwa urged the playmaker to seize the great opportunity and take his game to the next level. He also commended the Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye for bringing out the best in his wards. “I am extremely happy that a Sunshine Stars player has been considered good enough for the…
The Lagos State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says two persons lost their lives in a road accident along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. The Unit Commander, Mr Williams Manga, who confirmed this on Saturday, said the accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. near the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway, adding that one other person sustained some injuries. According to him, the likely cause of the accident was excessive speeding. He said that the injured person had been taken to the General Hospital in Badagry for treatment, while the corpses of the deceased were deposited…