The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State has announced that it will closely monitor how the state government utilizes the N3 billion released by the Federal Government to address flood disasters in the state. Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the party told newsmen in Kano on Sunday that the party will ensure transparency in the use of the funds. Citing concerns over the alleged diversion of 130 trucks of food allocated to the state for selfish interests, Abbas said the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, government in Kano is frustrating the Federal Government’s efforts to reducing hunger in the…
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Al Nassr have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a viral infection. The Saudi Pro League side revealed this in a statement on Sunday. As a result of this, Ronaldo will not be making the trip to Iraq to face Al-Shorta in the AFC Champions League. His absence will be a huge blow for Al-Nassr, who have struggled to get going in this campaign and have already dropped four points in the first three matches of the Saudi Pro League. The statement read: “Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection. “The team’s…
Video Assistant Referee, VAR, did not recommend a red card for Arsenal defender, Jurrien Timber, because his challenge on Tottnham Hotspurs’ Pedro Porro was not deemed “serious foul play”. A fierce first-half saw referee Jarrad Gillett dish out seven yellow cards – a new Premier League record. Timber received one of those in the 35th minute. But Spurs players felt it should have been a sending off. The Dutchman planted his foot on the top of the ball as he made the challenge, catching Porro in the process. The foul resulted in a melee between the two teams, with Timber…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has lashed out at Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State over the alleged failure to fulfil his promise to provide palliatives and education grants to students of tertiary institutions in the state. While stating that the state government had failed on the earlier pledge to provide twelve buses to ease transportation of students in the state, the student body urged Aiyedatiwa not to delay further, considering the economic challenges facing tertiary institutions in the state. During a press conference in Akure, the state capital, NANS, Joint Campus Council, Ondo axis, led by its…
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has assured of adequate security arrangements during the Eid-el-Maulud celebrations in the state. The CP gave this assurance in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun. He explained that earlier in the Ember months security arrangements, he had directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and DPOs to ensure that a robust security measure was put in place. The CP reiterated that the Police Command is committed to safeguarding the public space and ensure a guaranteed conducive environment for the festive season. Danmamman also reminded residents…
Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka registered an assist in his maiden Bundesliga appearance as Augsburg defeated St. Pauli 3-1. Onyeka joined the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan deal from Brentford on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old, who trained with his teammates for the first time on Friday, was surprisingly named in the starting line-up by manager Jess Thorup. The defensive midfielder teed up Philip Tietz for Augsburg’s second goal in the 66th minute. Onyeka was in action for 83 minutes in the game. The defensive midfielder was replaced by Arne Maier. The win was Augsburg’s first in the Bundesliga this…
Sky Sports analyst, Jamie Redknapp has claimed Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber was “lucky” not get sent off in their 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The incident happened in the first half, with Timber only booked for a forceful challenge on Pedro Porro. Redknapp believes the Dutchman was fortunate not to see a red card. “It’s an unusual action because he definitely goes over the top of the ball, with his studs on it,” Redknapp said. “His foot then bounces on the ball. “There was a tackle here last year with Curtis Jones getting sent off for tackling Yves Bissouma.…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has hailed their 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur as “unbelievable”. The Gunners went into the game without captain Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Declan Rice. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori were also not included in the matchday squad. But Arsenal claimed all three points thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes’ powerful header in the second half. Arteta, speaking to BBC Match of the Day, said: “It’s unbelievable, I don’t know when it happened in our history. After the international break, we had a few blows. How the team reacted was magnificent. It showed a lot of maturity from…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has assured that all All Progressives Congress, APC aspirants who contested the party’s primaries for the LGA polls but failed to scale through will be refunded the money spent on purchase of forms. The governor maintained that there is no going back on the date for the LG elections, insisting that September 21, 2024 remains sacrosanct. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistance to the Governor on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, disclosed that Uzodinma gave the assurance after attending Sunday Mass at the Government House Chapel in Owerri. The governor made it…
Less than a week to the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the Police have been warned against taking sides in the exercise. The warning was issued by the Edo Collectives, a socio-cultural group. In a statement issued on Sunday by Ese Ipboba, its spokesperson, the group said the Police should refrain from any form of interference in Saturday’s governorship election. According to the statement, “the stand of the Police has shown its possible partiality in the forthcoming election”. The socio-political group noted that the ban clamped on the Edo State Security Network, ESSN, by the Inspector General…