Adams
29 Jan
Akor Adams has expressed his desire to write his own history at Sevilla and also be a part of the club's history, adding that he is ready and fit to start playing. Adams said this and even much more on Tuesday in his first interview as a Sevilla player with the Nigerian acknowledging that "this…
27 Jan
Akor Adams has become the third Nigerian player to join Sevilla after the duo of compatriots, Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho. Sevilla on Monday announced the signing of Adams from Montpellier of France for a reported transfer fee of 5.5 million euros. The Nigerian striker has signed until 2029 and was in attendance during Sevilla's…
22 Nov
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on all sons and daughters of Yoruba land, traditional rulers, and traditionalists to work together for the betterment of the people. Adams made the call while receiving the Executive Members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, (ICIR), led by its President, Dr.…
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A few hours after conducting the matriculation ceremony at Yakubu Gowon University (University of Abuja), Professor Aisha Maikudi was relieved of her appointment. President Bola Tinubu has also sacked the Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), Governing Council of the institution. The development comes less than six weeks after the VC's appointment. Prof. Maikudi’s removal…
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Electricity workers in Ibadan, on Thursday, staged a protest against the sack of 17 colleagues and the casualisation of workers without formal employment. The workers, who occupied the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office in the Ring Road area, alleged that some employees had worked as casual workers for years, receiving meager salaries without prospects…
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The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State began an indefinite strike on Thursday in seven local government areas. The strike is in response to the non-payment of salaries for over three months. In a statement, a copy of which Guardian obtained in Abakaliki, the Union Secretary, Bassey Asuquo, listed the affected local government…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) has received approval from the Minister of FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to understudy the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA). This is contained in a statement issued by FHIS Public Relations Officer, Mr. David Barau, on Thursday in Abuja. The initiative aims to improve service delivery…
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A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, will deliver the graduation lecture with the theme: "Emerging Technological Advancement, National Development and Growth in the 21st Century: Repositioning Nigerian Polytechnics," at the 39th Convocation ceremony of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. This comes as the management of the institution is assured of adequate security…
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Lions Club International (LCI) is wrapping up plans to create a food bank in Lagos to serve the Osun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, and Kwara States
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President Bola Tinubu has announced leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. Tinubu, through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The president noted that all appointments and reassignment decisions are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, Tinubu dissolved the entire…
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No fewer than nine thousand, seven hundred and seventy-two new undergraduate students were, on Thursday, matriculated into the academic environment at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Speaking at the main campus of the institution, where the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony was held, Vice Chancellor of the Oyo State-owned university, Professor Razaq…
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Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has remitted N4.520 billion to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as Hajj fare of some of the 2025 intending pilgrims from the state. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Dutse on Thursday. Labbo said that the board…
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The Lagos State Government has commenced its e-registration process for the 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) for Primary Six pupils seeking admission into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The announcement was made by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, on Thursday. Orunsolu confirmed that the e-registration portal opened…