Sadiya Umar-Farouk
15 Apr 2024
When the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, was asked to step aside by President Bola Tinubu, on January 8, the allegation against her was as clear as daylight, no equivocations around it.
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The family of the late sage, Dr. Olatunji Braithwaite, has criticised a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, over his snide remarks about the late Dr. Braithwaite at the IBB book launch in Abuja last Thursday. Chief Obasanjo, during the event, referred to Dr Braithwaite as “such a character,” which his family considered offensive…
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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) needs more respect Ferdinand said this after Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, insinuated that AFCON is not a major tournament. Carragher belittled the tournament while speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, during Liverpool's 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League…
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has appointed Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, son of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, as the Secretary to the State Government. The new SSG, who was the chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board, was appointed shortly after the governor's inauguration. According to Ebenezer…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reiterated that the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a major tournament after it was dismissed by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. Carragher belittled the tournament while speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports during Liverpool's 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. The game…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of all import declarations made during the initial implementation period of the now-suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. In a statement on Monday, the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, explained that the decision aims to maintain clarity, consistency in customs operations, and prevent…
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Manchester United will scrap free staff lunches at Old Trafford and reduce bonuses as part of a cost-cutting drive to stabilise the club's finances following five consecutive years of losses. The Premier League club announced on Monday that up to 200 additional jobs could be cut, adding to the 250 roles eliminated last year, in…
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Former Governor of Niger State, Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, has said that some people are pitching the Hausa against the Fulani to destabilize the North. Aliyu also stated that the stoppage of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is not the only problem facing the northern part of the country. Babangida, who is the…
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Lawmakers from Rivers State in the National Assembly have assured pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara lawmakers, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, that he is not alone in the fight for justice and true democracy in Rivers State. The NASS Caucus, led by Awaji-Inombek Abiante, a member representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency, assured Oko-Jumbo that National Assembly lawmakers from…
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Manchester United are set to cut up to 200 more jobs, just a year after removing 250 roles, as the club struggles to regain financial stability following five consecutive years of losses. A club statement on Monday confirmed the proposed redundancies, which are part of a broader "transformation plan" aimed at restoring profitability. The plan…
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Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos Special Offences Court has fixed February 26, 2025, to rule on whether to continue with the case of embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over alleged gratification. The judge fixed the date after listening to arguments and submissions from counsel representing the parties…