Fubara: One Man Wants to Control Abuja, Rivers Simultaneously – Momodu Knocks Wike

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu has reacted to the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall that political developments in the state took a dangerous turn on Monday morning with the sack of Edison Ehie, the majority leader of the State House of Assembly and the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminilayi … Continue reading Fubara: One Man Wants to Control Abuja, Rivers Simultaneously – Momodu Knocks Wike

US has no plans or intentions to send troops to Middle East

US Vice President Kamala Harris said that Washington has no plans or intentions to send troops to Israel or Gaza. "We have absolutely no intention nor do we have any plans to send combat troops into Israel or Gaza, period," Harris said in an interview with CBS News aired on Sunday. She stressed the importance … Continue reading US has no plans or intentions to send troops to Middle East

Messi: I’m delighted to be here one more time

A standing ovation for Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi. A moment to savour for his wife and their three children. A beaming Messi says: "Above all I have to congratulate everyone who was nominated for this award. I have to share this award with my team-mates and everything we achieved with the national … Continue reading Messi: I’m delighted to be here one more time

Messi sends Maradona a birthday wish, says latest Ballon d’Or win is his last

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or Monday night, Erling Haaland finished second while Kylian Mbappe took third place. Speaking on the coveted award, Messi hinted on his retirement from professional football. In his words, "I don't know for how much longer I'll play but I plan to enjoy it. I can't put a number on it as … Continue reading Messi sends Maradona a birthday wish, says latest Ballon d’Or win is his last

Africa’s Best Ballon d’Or Rankings

Cameroon celebrates being crowned Champions during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Afcon Final match between Egypt and Cameroon at the Libreville in Gabon on 05 February 2017 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix When Victor Osimhen finished eighth in the #BallonDor    rankings on Monday night, it marked yet another milestone in Africa’s relatively short involvement with the … Continue reading Africa’s Best Ballon d’Or Rankings

Why Messi missed Ballon d’Or event at PSG stadium

Lionel Messi joked that PSG fans wouldn't want him parading his eighth Ballon d'Or at the club after things on the pitch didn't go as well as hoped. Messi won eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday Jokes PSG wouldn't want him parading it Relationship with the club & fans soured WHAT HAPPENED? Messi admitted after winning his record-extending … Continue reading Why Messi missed Ballon d’Or event at PSG stadium

Ten Hag explains why Man Utd can’t play slick football

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has admitted that he will “never” be able to make his team play like his famous Ajax side. Ten Hag was appointed at Old Trafford in May 2022 and has been handed over £400 million to spend on transfers. The Dutchman earned a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football … Continue reading Ten Hag explains why Man Utd can’t play slick football

Rivers crisis: Fubara summons emergency State Security Council meeting

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Monday convened an emergency meeting with members of the State Security Council. The meeting, according to sources, was unconnected with the recent crisis rocking the political space in the state. The crisis had resulted in an explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, and subsequent suspension of … Continue reading Rivers crisis: Fubara summons emergency State Security Council meeting

Businessman withdraws N100m suit against Benue govt

The owner of London Line Automobile Workshop, Emmanuel Viashima on Monday, withdrew a suit he filed against the Benue Government over infringement of his fundamental rights to acquire and own a movable property. Viashima had dragged the State Government and four others to court seeking the enforcement of his fundamental rights pursuant to Order 1 … Continue reading Businessman withdraws N100m suit against Benue govt

Rivers: I committed no offence, can’t be impeached – Gov Fubara

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday downplayed any impeachment move against him. Fubara insisted that he has committed no offence to warrant being impeached by the Rivers State House of Assembly. He spoke while addressing his supporters at the Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt. The governor assured the people of the state of … Continue reading Rivers: I committed no offence, can’t be impeached – Gov Fubara

Ekiti govt approves treatment of gunshot victims without police report

The Ekiti State Government has directed hospitals and medical facilities in the state to save the lives of gunshot victims by treating them even without police report. A statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, explained that the directive followed the decision of the … Continue reading Ekiti govt approves treatment of gunshot victims without police report

Ballon d’Or 2023 official rankings

As the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the voting The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable and unique 2022-23 … Continue reading Ballon d’Or 2023 official rankings

Rivers lawmakers serve impeachment notice on Gov Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun the process of impeaching the state governor, Siminialayi Fubara. To this end, the state’s lawmakers served an impeachment notice on Fubara after removing the House Leader, Edison Ehie, who is believed to be on the Governor’s side. Twenty-four out of 32 members of Rivers Assembly have signed … Continue reading Rivers lawmakers serve impeachment notice on Gov Fubara

Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi wins men’s Ballon d’Or for record eighth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi wins an eighth Ballon d'Or. The pint-sized Argentine magician has done it again. Was it ever in any doubt? Messi extends his record having lifted the World Cup with his trophy. He wasn't nominated last year for the first time since 2005, but he's back on top of the world … Continue reading Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi wins men’s Ballon d’Or for record eighth time

Osun gov Adeleke dissolves statutory commissions

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the dissolution of statutory commissions in the state. This was made known in a circular by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Teslim Igbalaye, on Monday. According to the circular, the dissolution takes immediate effect. The affected commissions, according to the SSG are the State Civil Service … Continue reading Osun gov Adeleke dissolves statutory commissions