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The Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Muhammad-Baba Tukur, has said that the Lakurawa terror group in some parts of northern Nigeria is not new. The chieftain of ACF also said that at some point, around 2017, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the group had reached a deal to leave … Read more
Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951, originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to the Dominican Republic and landed safely at Santiago Airport. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries, but fortunately, no passengers … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed Manchester United after not being offered a position in new manager Ruben Amorim’s coaching team. The 48-year-old Dutchman stepped in as interim manager at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal. Van Nistelrooy, who joined United as an assistant coach in July on a two-year contract, led the team to … Read more
Interim England manager Lee Carsley faces his final two matches with a heavily depleted squad, following the withdrawal of eight senior players. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out — seven of them from Premier League top-four clubs. … Read more
The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu kingdom, Mr Demola Lagbaja, says it is regrettable that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, did not enjoy life outside the military. The family head spoke on Monday while receiving the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old Boys Association, who paid condolence visit to … Read more
The world’s top football clubs will learn their group-stage opponents for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup during a highly anticipated draw on December 5 in Miami. Questions remain around the competition’s commercial details, with only one sponsor confirmed so far — Chinese electronics company Hisense — and no broadcasting partners announced yet. EDITOR’S … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has lifted the suspension on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis Mnyim. Alia announced the reinstatement on Monday in Makurdi during the state executive council meeting, which he presided over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the AG was suspended on October 23. He was … Read more
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been sworn in as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. Akinsanya was elected through consensus during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at the Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday. The election, which … Read more
Joao Pereira has been named as the new head coach of Sporting Lisbon, succeeding Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Monday. The 40-year-old Pereira, previously Sporting’s reserve-team manager, steps up after Amorim’s departure to Old Trafford. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To … Read more
An erstwhile Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, says he has never ruled out the possibility of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 elections. He made this clarification in a statement on Monday in Lagos while reacting to some online media reports on his statement regarding the 2027 presidential elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
In a heartbreaking event that has left the Minnesota community in shock, authorities have reported that a man, who had posted anti-Trump and left-wing statements online, fatally shot his wife, ex-partner, and two sons before taking his own life. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa confirmed that the shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had been struggling with … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has supplied sensitive materials for the Ondo State governorship election. The election is scheduled on Saturday 16th November 2024. A statement posted on the official X page of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, said materials that were transported by the Nigerian Air Force, have been received … Read more
The team bus of Enugu’s Rangers International Football Club was attacked on Sunday by suspected fans of Plateau United following a goalless draw on Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Premier Football League in Jos. Several players and coaches of the Flying Antelopes sustained injuries, with photos and videos circulating on social media showing … Read more
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two Sharia Court judges, Yusuf Kawu and Abdulmuminu Nuhu, over allegations of office misconduct. Additionally, Magistrate Nasir Ado was removed from his position following accusations of improper conduct. The Commission made these decisions during its 76th meeting, acting on recommendations from the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC). … Read more
The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to public sector workers that there would be no November salary or bonuses without valid Kwara State Residents Registration Agency, KWSRRA, numbers. The Press Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Babatunde Abdulrasheed, in a statement on Monday, said the KWSRRA is empowered by law to have relevant data … Read more
The Kremlin has dismissed a report by The Washington Post alleging that former U.S. President and current president-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, urging him not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has said that it responded to at least 1,367 incidents between January and October. This is contained in a statement in Lagos by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, on Monday in Lagos. Okunbor giving a breakdown of the figure said that the … Read more
Al Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard has vowed not to resign despite his side’s loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The former England captain was set to meet with the Al Ettifaq board today to discuss the team’s underwhelming season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not return to the ring until at least May next year, effectively ruling out any possibility of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was knocked down four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round knockout at … Read more
A recent report reveals that the cost of building materials in Nigeria has surged by over 100% in the past year, causing significant disruptions in the construction industry. This sharp rise in prices has posed major challenges for large-scale developers and homeowners alike. Several factors have contributed to this increase, including disruptions in the supply … Read more