The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday forecast thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi and Borno states. It said thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States later in the day. The agency stated that thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara States during the morning hours. In the afternoon and evening periods, it said isolated thunderstorms are expected over…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday joined in congratulating the All Progressives Congress and the party’s governor-elect in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Buhari, who spoke through his media aide, Garba Shehu, said he was hopeful that “this prized, historic electoral victory” will enable both leaders of the incoming administration and the party that lost to work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of the state’s development. “Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its…
As the Edo 2024 governorship elections gradually winds to an end, the Nigeria Police Force through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG in charge of the election, Frank Mba, has announced a security strategy to ensure peace in the state. The announcement which was contained in a statement issued on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi came amid the tension across Edo state over the possible winner of the election. According to the statement: “The strategies include, but are not limited to, Show of Force Exercise, designed to boost the confidence of citizens and to…
Remo Stars reclaimed the top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after a 2-0 away win against Kano Pillars on Sunday. Sodiq Ismail and Frank Mawuena got the goals for Remo Stars in the game. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side are unbeaten in the NPFL this season. At the New Jos Stadium, former champions Plateau United lost 2-1 to Niger Tornadoes. Niger Tornadoes led 2-0 through goals from Ifeanyi Okechukwu and Kufre Ebong,while Pam Samuel reduced the deficit for the home team. FULL RESULTS Sunshine Stars 0-0 Abia Warriors Kano Pillars 0-2 Remo Stars Heartland 0-0 Katsina Utd Plateau Utd…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has singled out defender Riccardo Calafiori for praise following the Gunners’ Premier League 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday. Arteta said the Italy international was ‘great’ against Pep Guardiola’s men at the Etihad Stadium. Calafiori scored Arsenal’s first goal against Man City, cancelling Erling Haaland’s early goal. Gabriel Magalhães and John Stones also scored during the encounter. Speaking at his post-match interview, Arteta said: “He was great. To have the debut in this context chapeau. He’s got so much character. Really impressed with that.” EPL: He was great – Arteta singles out Arsenal star after…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has named Manchester City as the best team in the world. The Gunners manager, however, refused to comment on Leandro Trossard’s red card in the first half of their Premier League 2-2 draw against Man City on Sunday. The Spaniard spoke at his post-match press conference following his side’s encounter with Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland and John Stones scored for Man City, while Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães netted for the Gunners as Leandro Trossard received a red card. “They are probably the best in the world,” Arteta said of Man…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, on his victory at the polls. Senator Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having defeated other contenders for the position. The President through a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his media aide, commended APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for working hard to achieve the victory. He said the victory testified to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic re-engineering programme and its commitment to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo winner of Saturday’s Edo State Governorship Election. Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, officially announced Okpebholo winner of the election. This is as the results from all 18 Local Government Areas of the state showed that the Okpebholo won eleven LGAs to defeat the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. Okpebholo garnered 291,667 votes to beat Ighodalo and Akpata with 247,274 and 18,737 votes, respectively. Okpebholo…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested why his team failed to beat Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Arteta watched as his team came from a goal down to lead 2-1 at halftime. Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães scored the goals for the Gunners after Erling Haaland’s early strike. Arsenal were then reduced to 10 men after Leandro Trossard’s red card. But a late stoppage time goal from John Stones ensured both teams played 2-2 at Etihad. Speaking at his post-match interview, Arteta admitted that his team had a very difficult start against the host. He added that…
Three Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates, Handi, TJay, and Shaun have been evicted. The trio was evicted today during the Sunday Live Eviction show after eight weeks. Following the trio’s evictions, the show is left with six housemates. The ongoing show will run for 10 weeks with the finale on Sunday, October 6, 2024. BBNaija S9: Handi, TJay, Shaun evicted from reality show