Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the security arrangements around his campaign billboards in Kaduna State, questioning the government’s priorities amid worsening insecurity.Atiku accused the president of prioritising the protection of his image while Nigerians continue to face attacks by bandits and terrorists.The former vice president made the remarks in a post on his X account on Friday.“Bola, you claim Nigerians love you, yet your billboards in Kaduna require security guards. Bandits raid villages, terrorists attack communities, and families live in fear,” Atiku wrote.He argued that the security provided for…
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Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said nobody is afraid of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Umahi made this statement on Friday while fielding questions in an exclusive interview on Arise Television.He said that Obi posed no threat to President Bola Tinubu and that his influence was just artificial intelligence politics.”Nobody is afraid of Peter Obi, he is no threat to Tinubu,” Umahi said.The ex-Ebonyi State governor stated that Obi failed to consult South East leaders before his presidential bid, arguing the region has other qualified political figures.Umahi also dismissed claims…
The award will hold next Monday in London UK.Some of the frontrunners include Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (France/Real Madrid), Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona), Jude Bellingham (England/Real Madrid) and Michael Olise (France/Bayern Munich).When asked which of them will finish in the top three, Giggs said: “Yamal (1st), Mbappe (2nd) and Bellingham (3rd).
US President Donald Trump has renewed his attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, alleging that she used a different name to get elected and sworn into the House of Representatives.Trump made the allegation in a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, claiming that Omar’s name was Ilhan Nur Said Elmi rather than Ilhan Omar.He also linked the alleged name to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the man Omar was accused of marrying, amid longstanding allegations that he was her brother.Trump questioned Omar’s previous response to the allegation, in which she reportedly said, “Not to my knowledge,” when asked whether she…
Cross River State Police Command has arrested 11 men over alleged cult initiation activities in a bush near the Engineering Department of the University of Calabar, UNICAL.The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 22, following a distress call from the university, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on Friday.The statement said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, Satellite Town, Calabar, responded to the report at about 10:30 am and joined the university’s internal security personnel to cordon off the area.Those arrested were identified as Ogar Favour, 25; David Akpa,…
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League matchday eight fixtures taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Nottingham Forest will face Ipswich Town in an away Premier League clash on Friday night.Aston Villa will host Manchester City on Saturday afternoon at Villa Park, while Everton will clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening at Emirates Stadium.Chelsea will tackle Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.RecommendedOn Sunday, Brighton will face Liverpool, and Manchester United will clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.Stating his predictions, Sutton told BBC Sport that Nottingham Forest will play 1-1 with Ipswich Town.Sutton’s other predictions are:Aston…
1. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has asked candidates who reached the oral interview stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise to check the portal on October 28 to know their status. It said the portal will remain open until November 13. 2. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has directed agencies under his ministry to intensify public education and awareness campaigns following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease, EVD case in the Federal Capital Territory. The agencies include the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Federal Radio Corporation of…
The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has turned down Enugu Rangers’ request to have their CAF Champions League preliminary round second-leg tie against MC Alger played behind closed doors.The encounter, scheduled for Friday evening at the Ali La Pointe Stadium in Douera, Algeria, will proceed with fans allowed into the stands following CAF’s decision.Ahead of the game, MC Alger’s management has appealed to supporters to maintain discipline, uphold sportsmanship and ensure a peaceful atmosphere throughout the match.Rangers hold a commanding advantage going into the return leg after claiming a 2-0 victory in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yusuf Bichi, the immediate past Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies, NISS, Lower Usuma Dam, Abuja.Bichi’s appointment followed a recommendation by the current DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi.This was disclosed in a statement by Lilian Omo-Odigwe, Director, Coordination and Liaison.His appointment is for an initial four-year term, effective October 22, 2026, in accordance with Section 4 of the National Institute for Security Studies (Establishment) Act, 2019.RecommendedBichi will succeed A.A. Gadzama as chairman of the Governing Board. He…
Lobi Stars players have undergone mandatory medical examinations ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.The screening was conducted at the CardioPoint Medicals along Modern Market Road in Makurdi, Benue State.The exercise was carried out in compliance with NNL club licensing regulations regarding player fitness and well-being.Ayom described the screening as fruitful and successful, and commended the club management for ensuring a seamless process.Lobi Stars will kick-start their NNL campaign with a clash against Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS FC.The 2026-27 NNL season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 31 October.