The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commissioned a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Yagba East Local Government Area, to combat insecurity and insurgency in Kogi State. The newly commissioned FOB in Egbe was built and donated by the lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi. While commissioning the project on Saturday, the Chief of Army Staff noted that the initiative would enhance military operations to overcome the nation’s common enemies in Kogi and neighboring states. The Chief of Army Staff, represented by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General O.G. Onubogu, emphasized…
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A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has knocked the House of Representatives over the proposed bill to establish Bola Tinubu University. Effiong described the proposal as a sycophancy, saying it is a problem in the country. DAILY POST reports that the Reps seek establishment of Bola Tinubu University to teach Nigerian languages. The bill is sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others. But in a post on his X handle on Saturday, the human rights lawyer suggested that Tinubu has not done enough to revamp Nigeria’s educational system. He said: “Some members of the House of Representatives have…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter, on Saturday, lashed out at Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for allegedly denying the party the use of the Democracy Park in Akure, the state capital, for its campaign flag-off. Infuriated over the development, the PDP disclosed that successive administrations in the state, in particular the erstwhile boss of Aiyedatiwa, the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, had never disapproved any opposition parties usage of public facilities. The party had scheduled its campaign flag-off to take place on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital, with the popular Democracy Park, which used to host public events,…
The House of Representatives has passed for first reading a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. The University, if established, would add another university to the existing institutions. The bill is sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others, and aims to promote the learning of Nigerian languages. It’s also expected to be scheduled for a second reading in the coming weeks, leading to a public hearing to gather input from stakeholders. According to Section II, Part I of the bill, the university will “encourage the advancement of learning and provide opportunities for…
Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to Arsenal for further assessment on his injury. The 23-year-old picked up the problem in the Three Lions’ 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday. Saka limped off early in the second half and was replaced by Noni Madueke. He will now not be part of the 22-man squad for England’s squad for their clash against Finland in Helsinki on Sunday. Saka’s injury comes as a blow to Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, who lost their captain Martin Ødegaard to injury in the last international break. He has worn the armband in Ødegaard’s…
Billions worldwide are preparing for an unprecedented spiritual experience like no other! The 12th edition of the Healing Streams Live Services, featuring the powerful union of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Pastor Benny Hinn, will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at 2 PM GMT+1 daily. This three-day event, widely regarded as one of the most anticipated Christian events of the year, promises to be a divine encounter that will touch lives across the globe. Healing Streams: A Global Spiritual Movement The Healing Streams Live Services have earned a reputation for being a sanctuary of divine healing and miracles…
Libyan fans are agitated with the poor treatment allegedly received by the Mediterranean Knights on arrival in Nigeria for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Super Eagles. The Mediterranean Knights captain, Faisal Al-Badri alleged poor treatment from their Nigerian hosts. Al-Badri claimed that Nigerian officials frustrated what should have been a smooth travelling experience for the Libyan team. The supporters, according to Libya News Today, now want the Football Federation to take strict measures in the second leg. Nasser Al-Hadiri’s side lost 1-0 to the Super Eagles in Uyo on Friday night. The North Africans will…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro wanted over alleged fraud. The EFCC, in a statement urged the public to provide information on Akinduro’s whereabouts. The anti-graft agency said his last known address is 272, Patience Coker Street, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The 51-year-old Akinduro is the executive chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, who is being accused of obtaining money under false pretence and committing stealing by conversion. The fleeing accused, an indigene of Ondo State, is advised to report to the EFCC offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto,…
Chelsea star, Cole Palmer has picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo as the better player among the duo. Palmer admitted he wanted to be like Messi when he was a kid. In a recent interview with Goal, the England international said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on Saturday: “I wanted to be Lionel Messi when I was a kid. “Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? For me, Lionel Messi”. Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as the best players of all-time. The pair have won 13 Ballon d’Or awards among themselves in the last 15 years. Messi vs Ronaldo: I want to…
The Phase 2 of the Nigerian National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 Championship has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State with 19 States competing for glory. The Volleyball League, which is for male and female categories, is being played in Umuahia township stadium and will end on October 20. Speaking to Journalists at Umuahia township stadium , the First Vice Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Referees Association, Mohammed Mohammed declared that no team would suffer any form of unfair officiating as according to him, all referees would be professional in their duties. Mohammed advised players and teams against involving in…