Obi Blames Insecurity In Africa On Poverty, Corruption …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said the security challenges facing Africa are closely tied to poverty, with more than 50 per cent of the population living in multidimensional poverty. Speaking at an international dialogue in … Read more
Bike apprenticeship helps break UK reoffending cycle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Ex-prisoner Cameron Moseley now works as a bike mechanic. Photo: Justin TALLIS / AFPSource: AFP Cameron Moseley hopes never to return to jail thanks to a pioneering scheme in London that aims to cut reoffending by training former prisoners to become bicycle mechanics. The … Read more
Notorious Boko Haram Terrorist Surrenders To Troops …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Kukawa local government area of Borno State. A statement by the chief military information officer, Lt-Col Olaniyi Osoba, said Bochu, a key … Read more
Birthdays Are Not For Kicking The Bucket! …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> May our birthday not double as our death-day. I make that invocation in respect of my country, Nigeria, even though we are perennially stalked by death in the form of floods, Boko Haram, bandits and sundry agents of death. Annually, on October 1, I … Read more
We’ve Over 80,000 Passports Booklets In Stock – Minister …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In response to recent concerns over passport availability, the federal government has reassured citizens that there is no need to panic as it has over 80,000 booklets in stock. The minister of interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was allaying public anxiety surrounding … Read more
You Owe Us Over N15bn, Tour Operators Tell NAHCON …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Tour Operators under the aegis of Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators in Nigeria (AHUON) has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to stop misleading Nigerians about the Saudi 2025 Hajj calendar, to portray AHUON as the body frustrating the … Read more
EFCC To Arraign Ex-Governor Ishaku On Monday …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may arraign former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged N27 billion fraud on Monday. EFCC sources said yesterday that Ishaku, who is entitled to administrative bail when he meets the conditions by the EFCC, would have … Read more
Man City Deserve To Beat Newcastle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has expressed disappointment with the team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle in Saturday’s Premier League. Recall that Kovacic was impressive on the day. But he admitted afterwards: “I think it was a tough game as always here. Read Also: La Liga: … Read more
Chukuwuemeka Will Find Playing Time Difficult At Chelsea …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, says it will difficult for Carney Chukwuemeka to have any regular playing time at the club. He made this known on the backdrop of the team’s impressive 4-2 win over Brighton in Saturday’s Premier League game. Read Also: Boniface, … Read more
Sadiq Benched As Real Sociedad Edge Valencia …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was missing in action as Real Sociedad defeated Valencia 3-0 in Saturday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international has made five appearances this ongoing season and yet to register his name on the score sheet. he balance tilted with … Read more