FIFA suspends the Congolese Football Federation citing political interference By Yahaya Idris The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) and governing body for football has suspended the Republic of the Congo’s football federation, FECOFOOT, due to external interference in its internal affairs, after conducting two joint missions with CAF to Brazzaville. The suspension will affect Congo’s…
APC hails Kalu’s appointment to head South East Development Commission committee By Chijindu Emeruwa Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia-North) has received appointment as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alongside Senator Ken Eze (Ebonyi Central) as Vice Chairman. Reacting to the development, the…
Ododo has performed exceptionally well in Kogi, – Ex- lawmaker, Bababudan Honourable Danladi Ibrahim Bababudan has demonstrated a commitment to serving the people of Kogi State across various capacities. As a seasoned politician, he has established a reputation for prioritizing the interests and welfare of the people through responsive governance. He offers an evaluation of…
Maikaya Foundation Supports 525 Students in Nasarawa with over N10m ….Some students received more than initial 20,000 naira, with allocations of up to 150,000, 100,000, 50,000 – Foundation By Yahaya Idris, Nasarawa Excitement in Nasarawa State following Maikaya Development Foundation released of over ten million naira (10,000,000) to support 525 students studying in various tertiary…
Police in Kogi arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover homemade pistol By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command have arrested Mohammed Chelim and Oneh Mohammed, two suspected armed robbers, in Dekina Local Government Area along Anyigba-Egume road in the Easter flank of the State. The arrest occurred during a Third-Party Insurance policy enforcement…
Okai, a Tribal Champion, sore loser, Seeks Attention Using Governor Ododo’s Name – Kogi Group By Ozumi Abdul Austin Usman Okai, a Kogi-based politician and activist, contested as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections and lost to candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Okai’s criticisms…
Rebecca Edjeren, Isoko’s First Trained Female Teacher, Passes on at 101 By Wilson Macaulay Deaconess (Mrs.) Rebecca Edjeren’s passing is being mourned by the Isoko and Urhobo communities, as well as the wider Delta State educational and Christian communities, in recognition of her trailblazing contributions to education and Christian service. A press release issued by…
Shitu returns as President as KOBA elects new officials The Nasarawa State Chapter of Keffi Old Boys Association (KOBA) has newly elected officials to serve the Association for a four-year term starting from 5 February 2025. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Pharmacist Mathew Jatau, announced the election results, indicating that the new Executive Council…
Works Commissioner assures Ajaji layout residents of basic amenities in Delta The Delta State government has provided assurances to the people of Ajaji Layout, formerly Bonsaac in Asaba, regarding its commitment to delivering crucial social amenities to support the area’s expanding population. This assurance was reiterated by Delta State Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze, who highlighted…
Mahmoud Calls for Collaborative Cancer Combat Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, stresses the imperative need for inclusive and sustained action to combat cancer, a significant public health challenge. Her call to action is consistent with global recognition of the growing cancer burden, especially in low- and middle-income countries…