A veteran journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati, on Monday, said ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will be in his Daura village in Katsina State laughing at the current situation of the country. Abati said it was a gross embarrassment in terms of economic management to people from the Southwest who, he said, claim to be better at managing the economy. Abati, the lead anchor in the popular Arise TV programme, Morning Show, made the assertion on Monday. He stated that the immediate future of Nigerians now hangs in the balance,…
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Abia State chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has condemned the attack on a woman, Mrs Amarachi Lawrence, whose husband, Lawrence Chukwukere, allegedly tried to pluck out her eyes for a suspected ritual. The women journalists, who made the condemnation through Abia State Chairperson, Josephine Ogwo and Sally Anyaso, Secretary, demanded that the husband of the woman who is now being held for the crime, should not escape prosecution. They further demanded justice for the landlady of the suspect, Mrs LoveJane Nwaiwu who was also brutalized by the suspect for trying to rescue Mrs Amarachi. NAWOJ pointed out…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has warned serving corps members against defacing the NYSC uniforms. He said they should ensure that they dressed properly at all times. Ahmed stated this while addressing Corps members in Gombe State Orientation Camp, Amada, and Taraba State Orientation Camp in Sibre. General Ahmed said “Improper dressing while in NYSC uniforms attract sanctions,” adding that “every Corps member is expected to abide by the Scheme’s dress code.” He also advised the Corps members to add value to their host communities by executing projects that would improve their…
Gombe State Police Command has announced that officers from the Police Mobile Force No: 34 Squadron (34 PMF Squadron) in Kwami will conduct a one-day shooting exercise at the Small Arms Range in Liji, Yamaltu Deba LGA, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 9:10 am to 10:10 am. ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer, made the public aware of the planned exercise in an official statement. Residents in the Liji area and nearby villages were strongly advised to stay away from the vicinity during the scheduled training and not to be alarmed by the sound of gunfire. He…
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed he spoke with Victor Osimhen after the summer transfer window shut. Mikel Obi tried to get Chelsea to sign Osimhen, but the move eventually did not happen. Osimhen has since sealed a season-long loan deal to Galatasaray. Speaking on the new episode of his podcast, Mikel Obi said: “He was disappointed it did not happen. “I gave him a call after the transfer window shut. I gave him a call and we spoke for about 20 minutes. “I told him that I’m always here for you. Keep your head down, keep…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George says Victor Osimhen has yet to apologise for the viral social media tirade that disrespected him. Finidi, who is now in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United, revealed he reached out to the forward to resolve the issue. “I sent him a message that it was not the best way, just someone telling you that coach said that and you’re talking about me like I said it in an interview,” Finidi told Nigeria Info FM. “From that point I didn’t hear from him, I moved on and I wish…
The last sixteen of the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the group stage fixtures. Ghana defeated New Zealand 3-1, while Japan won 2-0 against Austria. This means Japan has now joined the other 15 countries in the last-16 stage. The Round of 16 fixtures will take place on Wednesday , Thursday and Friday. Round of 16 fixtures in full: Spain vs Canada Brazil vs Cameroon Colombia vs South Korea Mexico vs USA North Korea vs Austria Germany vs Argentina Netherlands vs France Japan vs Nigeria FIFA U-20 Women’s…
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has opened up on Victor Osimhen’s failed move to Chelsea this summer. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, claimed the deal was “very, very close”. However, “slight issues” saw it fall apart at the last minute. He also made it clear that Osimhen is not a greedy footballer, but demanded what he deserves. Mikel Obi said: “A lot happened. Everybody knows I was involved in trying to get Osimhen to the club. “I want to say that I know the boy since he joined the national team and I know “Victor is not…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed happiness following his team’s Nations League victory over Portugal on Sunday. Recall that Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 at the weekend. Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes scored the goals for Portugal against Scotland, while Scott McTominay scored for the visitors in Lisbon. Before the Scotland game, Ronaldo had led Portugal to beat Croatia 2-1. Reacting, the Al Nassr forward, in a tweet on X after the game, thanked Portugal fans for their support. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner wrote: “Two games, two wins. Thanks for all the support, Portugal!” Portugal’s…
Excitement is in the air as Xiaomi gears up to unveil its latest innovation in the Redmi series—the Redmi 14C. Leaked information has already sparked interest and anticipation, hinting at a new generation of smartphones designed to redefine user experience with cutting-edge technology and sleek design. While full details remain under wraps, the buzz around this release is growing, and tech enthusiasts worldwide are eager to see what Xiaomi has in store. What We Know So Far The Redmi 14C promises to continue the legacy of delivering high performance at an affordable price, making top-tier technology accessible to a broader…