Ten-man Arsenal were completely outplayed by Manchester City as they slumped to the bottom of the Premier League. It is the first time since 1954 that the Gunners have lost their three opening games of the league season and this match was effectively over by half-time. City captain Ilkay Gundogan and striker Ferran Torres scored…
The Plateau State House of Assembly has given Gov. Simon Lalong two weeks to address the security challenges bedviling the state. Mr Philip Dasun, Chairman, House Committee on Information conveyed the position of the legislators when he briefed newsmen in Jos. Dasun said that the assembly would know the next line of action after the…
The Wife of the Niger State Governor, Dr Amina Bello, has commended the state government efforts that led to the release of the abducted pupils in the state. The abducted children of the Salihu Tanko Islamic School, Tegina, were released on Friday after 56 days in captivity. Bello, who stated on Saturday in Minna during…
Rite Foods Limited, makers of Nigeria’s favorite Bigi drinks, Rite sausages and leading energy drink brand, Fearless, has announced its sponsorship of the second edition of the King’s Cup Golf Tournament, scheduled for October 10, 2021 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Rite Foods Limited is the official beverage sponsor of the King’s Cup Golf Tournament, Abeokuta.The…
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, threatened on Friday that the scheme would decamp anyone who failed to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. Ibrahim gave this warning in Abuja during a sensitisation webinar jointly organised by the NYSC and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control for prospective corps members ahead of…
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey has held its first talks with the Taliban in Kabul, adding that Ankara was still assessing the Islamist group’s offer to run the Afghan capital’s airport. The Turkish leader said the talks were held at a military section of the Kabul airport where the Turkish embassy is…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State says the state is fast becoming a pacesetter of a true democracy prioritising inclusive leadership, people-based governance, peace and security for its people. Bello said this in his statewide broadcast commemorating the 30th anniversary of the state’s creation. He said that the state under the ‘New Direction Blueprint’ had…
The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated people of the state on the 30th anniversary of its creation. The speaker also called for more support to the Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa. Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian military head of state, created the present Delta on Aug. 27, 1991, alongside other…
•We’re Grateful to Governor for Rescuing Us From ‘War Zone,’ Say UNIJOS Students Trust Africa News, Ayomide Otitoju In line with his administration’s commitment to safety and security of Lagosians, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has successfully evacuated a three-week-old baby, the mother and undergraduate students of Lagos extraction at the University of Jos…
