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Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has once again disrupted an event in Abuja that was organized without her consent and lacked a people-centered purpose. The incident occurred nearly a month after a similar action by the minister on August 8, 2024, in Abuja. During the previous event, titled “Unveiling the Power of Women and Food Security,” which was held without the ministry’s approval, the minister stated that the organizer had been taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly impersonating the ministry. “There is an impersonation going on here. The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs…

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is anticipating a difficult test against El-Kanemi Warriors, DAILY POST reports. The holders will begin their title defence against Aliyu Zubairu’s side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Saturday (today). The Coal City club are favourites to nick maximum points from the game going by the gulf in class between both teams. Rangers have defeated El-Kanemi Warriors in their last nine league meetings, scoring 16 goals without conceding. Ilechukwu, however, said the Maiduguri will be a tough nut to crack. “It’s going to be a very tough match for both teams. El-Kanemi have a…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has assured its members and the public of a smooth and successful state congress scheduled for today, Saturday. Usman Okai Austin, Chairman of the Kogi State PDP Congress Committee, in a statement on Saturday, said all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the congress is both free and fair, with all legal and constitutional requirements fully met. Okai expressed confidence that the congress will result in the formation of a new state working committee, which will invigorate party activities and solidify its role as a strong opposition force as the 2027…

Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly robbing three commercial sex workers. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Hundeyin said the suspects allegedly picked the victims on August 23, 2024, around 4:30 pm from Adeniran Ogunsanya Street in Bode Thomas, seeking their services. According to him, the suspects, pretending to drive the sex workers to a location where they falsely claimed to be staying, abruptly stopped the vehicle midway, leaving the victims in shock. “The commercial sex workers were picked up at Adeniran Ogunsanya Street,…

Manchester United on Friday announced deal of three players. The Red Devils disclosed this in a sperate statements on their website. The players are Sekou Kone, Elyh Harrison and Sonny Aljofree. Kone, a Malian midfielder, joined Man United from Guidars FC in his homeland. Harrison, a goalkeeper, left Man United to join Chester on loan. On his part, Aljofree joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan for the 2024/25 season. The 19-year-old defender will gain valuable experience at the Wham Stadium. Transfer deadline: Man Utd announce deal for three players

Nigerian actress, Lizzy Anjorin, has spoken on allegations of an affair with Toyin Abraham’s husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi. Controversial blogger, Esther Aboderin, popularly known as Esabod, recently accused Lizzy of engaging in an intimate relationship with Ajeyemi. Reacting to the allegation in a viral video on Instagram, Lizzy dismissed the rumours, labeling it “evil”. She further urged the public to disregard the claims. “Concerning the rumour that is being spread that Toyin and Kolawole’s marriage is facing challenges, I am not interested. Whatever happens is their problem. It does not affect my life. Whoever wants to do evil should continue. Disregard…

Director General of Nigeria’s external broadcaster, Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has called Nigeria’s Armed Forces to take full advantage of the advent of the robust media space to keep Nigerians abreast of their feats. The VON boss spoke as a guest lecturer at the Nigerian Naval War College in Calabar, Cross River State, on the topic, “Strenthening Military – Media Collaboration: A Strategic Imperative for the Nigerian Navy’. “The military should take advantage of the media space to shape the narrative by letting the public know of the various achievements taken to ensure Nigeria and Africa…

Nigeria forward Adeshina Ayodele is thrilled with his move to Ligue 1 club, Lille. The 18-year-old completed a permanent transfer to Les Dogues on Friday. Ayodele joined Lille from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Beyond Limits Academy. The youngster penned a five-year contract. “I am very happy to join LOSC and to be part of the Lille family. For me, LOSC is one of the best clubs in France, so I am delighted to be here,” he told the club’s official website. “I would like to thank all my coaches and teammates who have crossed my path, especially in Nigeria,…

Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League title against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Saturday (today). The Flying Antelopes will be hoping to replicate the last two champions, Enyimba and Rivers United, who started their title defence on a winning note. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men will also aim to go one higher at the end of the season, may be, by becoming the first club to win back-to-back titles for the first time in a decade when Kano Pillars achieved that feat in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Rangers head into the game as…

The arrested and detained EndBadGovernance protesters have demanded vacation of the orders of the Federal high court, Abuja, which permitted the Inspector General of Police to detain them for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigation. In a motion on notice dated the 26th day of August, 2024, through a consortium of human right lawyers led by foremost human right lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, they demanded that the order of the court be set aside, discharged and vacated outrightly for them to be set free. The ex-parte order for their 60 days detention was made on the 22nd day of…