The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC, has denied a media report alleging that the Commission has published names of candidates of various political parties in the state ahead of the September 21 LGA exercise. Responding to the report, the State Chairman of the Commission, Charles Ejiogu, in a press statement informed various political parties and members of the public to disregard the report stating that it is misleading and capable of disrupting the plans of the Commission in ensuring transparency during and after the exercise. “The attention of ISIEC has been drawn to the news making the rounds to…
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Arewa leader in the South, Musa Saidu has blasted a northern group, Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence for alleging that Chief Edwin Clark was one of those behind the political crisis bedeviling Rivers State. While dismissing the existence of the group, Saidu said Chief Clark remains a very respected and patriotic nationalist in the country. The Arewa leader further stated that Clark was among those who fought alongside Chief Harold Dappa-Biriye for the establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. He expressed shock reading the position of the group in a national newspaper, emphasizing that members of the group…
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has called for concerted efforts to ensure a secure, united and progressive Northern Nigeria. The newly elected CNG Coordinator, Jigawa State branch, Ukashatu Bello made the call in his acceptance speech in Dutse, the state capital. He said there is a need for more commitment from Northerners to overcome a series of challenges bedevilling the region for years. He explained that the organization is poised to tackle the pressing challenges facing the region, including insecurity, poverty, and lack of access to education and healthcare. Ukashatu, however, pledged to work tirelessly to strengthen the coalition’s…
The newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has finally addressed the allegation of identity theft by South Africa’s government. DAILY POST reports that Chidimma had faced criticism in South Africa during her Miss South Africa contestant announcement. The South Africa Department of Home Affairs, DHA, revealed that preliminary evidence suggests Chidimma’s mother committed fraud and identity theft. Chidimma was born in Soweto at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2001. While her father is of Igbo descent in Nigeria and her mother is a Mozambican who has become a naturalized citizen of South Africa. She, however, exited the pageant following the…
Head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has advised two players of Nigerian descent to put aside their ties to Nigeria on Saturday when they face the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers in Uyo. Rohr has selected Lorient’s Lagos-born striker Tosin Aiyegun and Grenoble Foot 38’s Junior Olaitan in his squad list to tackle Nigeria. Olaitan was born in Porto-Novo to a Beninese mother and a Nigerian father. The 31-year-old forward was eligible to represent the Super Eagles but opted to commit his international future to the Cheetahs despite growing up in Lagos, Nigeria.…
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, is set to topple his team-mate, Kevin De Bruyne as the highest-paid player in the Premier League. According to Marca, Haaland is close to signing a new contract with the champions. De Bruyne is currently the best-paid player in the English topflight, reportedly taking home £425,000 a week. As it stands, Haaland’s basic salary is £375,000 per week, which already places him among the club’s top earners. However, the structure of Haaland’s contract includes a series of performance-related bonuses, which could potentially increase his weekly earnings beyond £850,000. Nonetheless, the new deal could see him…
Villagers of Kwatarkwashi district in Bungudu Local Government area of Zamfara State had on Friday killed a suspected bandit along the Gusau -Zaria highway. According to a villager who pleaded anonymity, community members recognized the suspected bandit as one of the suspects terrorizing the area, chased him and killed him. According to him, after killing the bandit, the villagers recovered two sophisticated guns in his possession. “The body of the murdered bandit was abandoned along Gusau-Zaria highway even as residents went about their legitimate business”, he added. Recall that a few days ago, two suspected informers were also intercepted along…
The newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has stated that she didn’t get a pity win. Adetshina said this while reacting to the criticism she received after her win. Speaking in an interview on Arise News on Friday, she made it clear that she worked hard to emerge as the winner of the pageant. “A lot of people felt like it was a pity win. I don’t think so. I feel like I really worked so hard, coming from the South Africa journey. We spent like 10 weeks, camp, going through the whole journey. “It might have been a slight…
Jigawa state Government has inaugurated a 12 member Consumer Protection Committee to check mate adulteration. The committee was inaugurated by the Commissioner of Commerce Cooperative and Tourism, Alhaji Aminu Kanta on Friday. Babura said Governor Malam Umar Namadi mandated the Ministry to establish the committee to curtail adulteration in business activities across the state. He said the move is in line with the present administration’s commitment to boost business activities in the state and promote understanding among buyers and sellers. The commissioner urged members of the committee to fear God in the discharge of their duties, and commended the governor…
Former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has revealed his best match during his time in charge of the team. The 71-year-old German, who is currently the manager of the national team of Benin Republic, said that the win against Zambia in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in October 2017 was his best match as coach of the Super Eagles. According to him, that particular encounter gave Nigeria the qualification ticket for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Rohr spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Benin Republic…