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The former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has accused music star, David Adeleke aka Davido, and his aide Israel Afaere of stealing and defamation. Pinnick and his company, Brownhill Investment Company Limited, have therefore followed up the accusation with a petition to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa. The FIFA Executive Committee member in …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season. This warning was contained in a press release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the …

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces have within nine weeks, neutralised 23 terrorists, arrested 109 criminals, and five kidnappers. It said one informant and 22 suspected oil thieves were arrested within the period across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, who made the disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, August 25, …

In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo state. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. Born with an unwavering commitment …

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal, on Monday, rejected the All Progressives Congress’ preliminary objection, which requested that the Peoples Democratic Party’s appeal be rejected. The petitioner’s failure to adhere to Electoral Act regulations regarding the payment of security as to cost resulted in the preliminary objection being rejected. Justice Mikail Abdullahi, one of the tribunal’s three members, rejected the …

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has summoned officials of the State Sports Council over the “shabby outfits” worn by the athletes during the opening parade of the ongoing Sports Festival in Asaba, the Delta State capital. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Babatunde Oke, a copy of which …

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, of blackmailing his government. Uzodinma, who stated this in a chat with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said his administration accorded priority attention to workers’ welfare and well-being. The governor added that he never delayed the payment of workers’ salaries …

The Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mr Tokunbo Akande has clarified the misunderstanding about stamp duty as he maintained that it is a revenue stamp and not a postage stamp. Akande made this known while featuring as a guest on The Tax Talk programme on Channels Television recently. He said contrary …

Sir Folu Olamiti [Press Release] The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to honour some distinguished media professionals at the 2nd edition of its Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria. In a statement in Lagos, the Chairman, Organising Committee of the event, Gbenga Onayiga, said the recipients were personalities that had carved a niche for themselves in the …

A group under the auspices of SKY Girls, a girl-focused empowerment movement has sensitised over 1,600 adolescent girls in Kaduna on self-esteem in Kaduna The Account director, SKY Girls, Benedicta Ogbian, during the sensitiation and launching of SKY Girls in Kaduna during the weekend explained that their aim was to empower adolescent girls to stay true to themselves. “We are …