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Lesley Ugochukwu, the Nigerian-born French midfielder, has secured a season-long loan move from Chelsea to fellow Premier League club Southampton. Chelsea confirmed the loan in an official statement released ahead of their Premier League opener against Manchester City, emphasizing their commitment to monitoring and supporting Ugochukwu’s development during his time with Southampton. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
ONEBOX MEDIA is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Business Developer Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja Employment Type: Permanent contract Job Summary EKO HOT BLOG reports that ONEBOX MEDIA, a leading digital agency dedicated to crafting exceptional digital experiences, is seeking a skilled Business Developer to join their team in Abuja. This role … Read more
Joshua Zirkzee became an instant hero for Manchester United, scoring a late winner on his debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League opener at Old Trafford. Zirkzee, who joined from Bologna for £36.5 million last month, entered the match for the final 30 minutes, lacking full match fitness. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to a statement by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, PVCs can be collected at ward headquarters from August 22 to 26, and at … Read more
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday evening after concluding a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. The Gulfstream jet carrying the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 6:30 pm. This visit marks President Tinubu’s 22nd international trip since taking office 15 months ago. He … Read more
The federal government has announced plans to establish 10 oncology and diagnostic centers across Nigeria and retrain 120,000 health workers. President Bola Tinubu made this announcement on Friday during the launch of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme. The President emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance the health and social well-being of … Read more
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, a Chinese firm, has released one of the seized Nigerian presidential jets. The aircraft was initially confiscated due to a court order in favor of Zhongshan, which secured the right to hold three Nigerian presidential jets until the country paid the $74.5 million awarded against it. On Friday, the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant reduction in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) deductions that government agencies are required to remit to the federal government. The deduction rate has been reduced from 50% to 20%, a move that is expected to grant more financial autonomy to various agencies. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic redirection at Ikeja Along Bus Stop, located between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi-bound lane, from Saturday, August 17, to Sunday, August 18, 2024. The diversion will be in effect from midnight to 4 a.m. each day. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed … Read more
Nigerian sprinters Favour Ofili and Samuel Ogazi, along with shot put thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, have made significant strides in the latest World Athletics rankings following the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili, who secured sixth place in the women’s 200m, has ascended to eighth in the global 200m rankings, establishing herself as the leading African athlete in … Read more
MSENDO INTEGRATED LIMITED is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Driver – Abuja Location: Abuja Employment Type: Permanent contract Job Summary Msendo Integrated Limited, a leader in the logistics industry, is seeking responsible and experienced drivers to join their team in Abuja. The role involves safely transporting clients to their … Read more
Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United are not fully prepared for their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday night. Ten Hag confirmed that recent signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be included in the squad for Fulham’s visit to Old Trafford, but Joshua Zirkzee and teenage defender Leny Yoro will … Read more
Zhongshan, the Chinese company embroiled in a legal battle with the Ogun State government, has expressed a willingness to settle with the Nigerian government following a French court’s authorization to seize three Nigerian presidential jets. The court’s ruling restricts the movement, sale, or purchase of the aircraft until Zhongshan receives $74.5 million, as awarded in … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be intimidated by the federal government’s actions. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of Opalua Eleojo, a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) executive, as attempts … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Africa to take the lead in solving its own challenges. He countered the global narrative of Africa as a continent of despair by advocating for peace, stability, and democracy as critical paths to collective progress. Speaking during a dinner held in his honor at the People’s Palace … Read more
The family of the late Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has spoken out regarding the cause of her death. This follows the circulation of a viral video suggesting that Aduke Gold had passed away due to complications from fibroid surgery. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more
The Presidency has acknowledged attempts by the Chinese company Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited to claim offshore assets of the Federal Government of Nigeria through questionable methods. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to … Read more
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), according to multiple reports. This decision follows the dismissal of former coach Gregg Berhalter after the USMNT’s disappointing group-stage exit in the recent Copa América. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news … Read more
Aviation workers have announced plans to stage a protest next week against the federal government’s policy of deducting 50 percent of internally generated revenue from all airports nationwide. According to the workers, this deduction has severely impacted the operation of airport services, and their repeated efforts to engage the government on this issue have been … Read more
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