The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to the Security Agencies to dig out the roots of those behind serious problems of insecurity in Nigeria, to mitigate its impact and bring total peace to citizens. He said proactive strategies are required to tackle the huge challenges of insecurities, noting that sitting to […]
Customs CG visit Katsina, vows to arrest killers of officer Auwal Haruna
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has assured the family of slain Customs Assistant, Auwal Haruna that the Service is doing everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators. Haruna was killed during a brutal attack by suspected smugglers on Customs operatives at Gamjin Makaho checkpoint along the Katsina-Dankama road on […]
U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos off to Bamako for Burkina Faso clash
Nigeria’s Flamingos have departed Abuja for Bamako, Mali ahead of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso. The players and their officials departed Abuja on Thursday aboard an Air Cote d’Ivoire flight. The third round first leg clash is slated for Stade 26 March, Bamako on Saturday. The reverse fixture […]
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10 injured as Boeing 737 skids off runway at Senegal airport
At least ten people were injured on Wednesday when a Boeing 737 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Dakar, Senegal’s capital. The Minister of Transport, Malick Ndiaye, confirmed that the affected aircraft was an Air Sénégal flight operated by TransAir. Ndiaye disclosed that the plane was headed to Bamako […]
Fubara Impeachment Call: Okocha calling for anarchy in Rivers – SDP’s Orokoh
A Governorship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Rivers State in the 2023 general elections, Victor Orokoh, has described the call by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to impeach Governor Fubara, as “a call for anarchy in the state.” The Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in the […]
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NPFL plans to review players salary structure
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has revealed plans to upgrade the minimum wage of players in the league from N150,000 to an undisclosed amount. NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye pointed out that the current economic situation in Nigeria demands a review of the players’ wages. He reiterated the NPFL’s commitment to the players’ welfare, expressing […]
UCL: Why I took Harry Kane out against Real Madrid – Tuchel
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel has shed light on his daring decision to replace Harry Kane in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semifinal loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday. Bayern appeared poised to secure an all-German final as Alphonso Davies propelled the visitors ahead 3-2 on aggregate at the Bernabeu. However, Real Madrid orchestrated a late […]