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The Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission has indefinitely suspended the Principal of Ekiti Baptist High School, Igede Ekiti, Mrs. Veronica Yemisi Ilesanmi, for the unauthorized release of the school’s playground for a social engagement. A release from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Michael Boluwade, made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, stated that the principal was sanctioned for allowing the use of the school facility in flagrant disregard of the State Government’s policy guidelines contained in a circular with Reference Number EK/ED/AD/398/155 dated 12th August 2024. According to the release, the circular prohibits the use of…

Bright Ozebagbe has been appointed a new head coach of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Ijebu United, DAILY POST reports. Ozebagbe joined Ijebu United on a one-year deal. The young tactician has been unveiled by his new club. Ozebagbe previously managed Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Ikorodu City. He helped Ikorodu City secure promotion to the NPFL last season. Ozebagbe parted ways with Ikorodu City after six matches in the NPFL. NNL: Ozebagbe appointed Ijebu United head coach

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has claimed that the fainting of six #EndBadGovernance protesters in court before their arraignment on Friday, was a deliberate act in a bid to attract negative attention. This was contained in a statement dated November 1 and signed by the Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, on behalf of Egbetokun. On Friday, 76 suspects, made up of mostly minors who appeared malnourished, were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Six of them collapsed and had to be rushed out of the courtroom. The incident has since sparked criticism within and outside Nigeria. But in…

Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku is confident the club will secure maximum points at stake when they take on Heartland this weekend. The Umu Chineke will entertain their oriental rival at the Umuahia Township Township on Sunday. Imama Amapakabo’s side head into the clash in buoyant mood having won their last two games. Njoku declared they want to extend their unbeaten streak. “Yes, it’s an Oriental derby, it’s a strong match to talk about. Then talking about Heartland Football Club, most of them over there know about us, and we equally know about them,” the skipper told the club’s media.…

The Federal Government has disbursed funds for payment of outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities, NASU and benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. This was confirmed in a statement on Saturday, signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. Mokwa disclosed that payments to NASU members have begun, with many already confirming receipt. “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities,” the statement read. “According to the OAGF,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda with the return of winger Moses Simon from injury. Simon missed Nantes 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last weekend due to a knee injury. The 29-year-old has, however, returned to training and is in contention to face Olympic Marseille this weekend. “Moses Simon is back with us. He had minor knee problems,” Nantes manager, Antoine Kombouaré told a press conference. The former Levante player bagged an assist in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over the Mediterranean Knights…

The Federal Government has promised that there are ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of minors who were arrested over their alleged participation in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. This was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Friday. Earlier in the day, some of the arraigned minors collapsed at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, with most of them looking malnourished after being detained for three months. The court later ruled that they be granted bail in the sum of N10million each. In reaction to the development, Olawande said the ministry is…

Nigeria is no longer on the international list of countries prone to piracy by the International Maritime Bureau. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande disclosed this yesterday during the graduation of 20 officers from the Navy War College Calabar. They graduated from the course seven after three weeks intensive training which commenced on October 14, 2024. Akinwande said until recently Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea had witnessed significant cases of piracy, sea robbery and kidnapping. He explained that following concerted efforts of the Nigerian Navy, they have drastically reduced such cases in recent times.…

Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has hinted at quitting her job. In a statement on her X handle, Cuppy explained that dJing was her passion but this year she has been feeling she’s meant to level up and make a bigger impact. “DJing is my passion, but tbh this year has felt like a whole new experience, like I’m meant to level up and make a bigger impact.. Only God knows what’s next,” she shared. Taking to the comment section, a fan urged her to start djing again, adding that he dislikes the new her.…

Heartland forward, Promise Anyanwu believes that their Oriental derby clash against Abia Warriors won’t be easy. Anyanwu said that the players are determined to secure maximum points in Umuahia. Heartland will square up against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. “Going forward we are hoping to win in Umuahia,” Anyanwu told Heartland’s media. “We know it’s not going to be an easy game because of the current form of the opponent. “They also have better players than us but we are not scared of that we are going there to get the victory.” NPFL: Heartland star, Anyanwu…