Day: March 26, 2023
Sack Peseiro from Super Eagles job now, 3 sports writers urge NFF
Three sports journalists based in Abuja on Sunday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to relieve Jose Peseiro of his Super Eagles Head Coach job before it is too late.They made the call following the Eagles’ 0-1 loss to Guinea Bissau on Friday…
Al-Habibiyyah charges Tinubu to tackle hunger, poverty, inflation headlong
The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society on Sunday in Abuja urged the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to prioritise the war against hunger, poverty and inflation as soon as he gets to the seat.National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Mosque, Imam Fuad Adeyemi,…
Mba, best choice for Enugu, drop litigations – Rep Okechukwu tells opposition
Chief Toby Okechukwu, Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representative, says that Dr Peter Mbah, the Enugu State Governor-elect remains the best choice for the state.Okechukwu, who represents Aninri/Awgu/oji River Federal Constituency, made the remarks…
Nigeria-India direct flight to commence March 31- Envoy
Mr Gangadharan Balasubramanian, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria says the much anticipated direct flights from Nigeria to India is set to commence on March 31.Balasubramanian told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that Air Peace, a private …
Twin penalty strikes earn Rangers Int’l 2-1 win over Bayelsa Utd in Awka
Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu on Sunday secured the three points at stake in their Day 10 match in the 2022/2022 abridged national league encounter with Bayelsa Utd at the Awka Township Stadium.The visitors from Yenagoa had gone ahead through Alax Oyowah …
Lt.-Gen. Diya was pioneer in many endeavours – Aide
Mr Olawale Adekoya, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to deceased Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, on Sunday described him as a pioneering leader in many endeavours.Born at Odogbolu, Ogun, on April 3, 1944, Diya died on March 26 at a Lagos Hospital at the a…
National conference asks Buhari to protect anti-corruption legacy
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to leave a legacy of a functional system that would respect the rule of law, ensuring all actors acted only in full compliance with the Constitution.The National Conference, convoked by 158 Anti-Corruption Civ…
Senate President: Group canvasses support for Sen. Akpabio
A socio-political group, Us4Us Movement, has canvassed the support of the national leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Sen. Godswill Akpabio to be become the 10th Senate President.Convener of the group, Mr Richard Romanus, made the ca…
Meningitis: Avoid overcrowded, poorly ventilated areas, doctor cautions
Dr Chioma Ofoekii, a medical practitioner, has advised that people should avoid overcrowding and poor ventilation during hot season to prevent meningitis.Ofoekii gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
FG confirms May 3 for commencement of 2023 Census
The 2023 National Population and Housing Census is to commence on May 3, the Federal Government has confirmed.Dr Garba Abari, a member of the Publicity and Advocacy Committee on 2023 National Population and Housing Census, confirmed this on Sunday in …