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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has transferred duties to his deputy while in hospital for an “emergent bladder issue”, the Pentagon has said. Mr Austin, 70, is in the critical care unit at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. Officials said it is so far unclear how long he will remain in hospital. The defence secretary was under scrutiny for failing to disclose his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospital stays in December and January. On Sunday afternoon, the Pentagon released a statement saying Mr Austin had been taken to Walter Reed for treatment, adding that the White…
Kenya’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley on Sunday, cutting short the career of the only man to have run the endurance classic in less than two hours and one minute. The 24-year-old set the world record, opens new tab at the Chicago Marathon in October with a time of two hours and 35 seconds to surpass the mark of 2:01:09 run by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin in 2022. Kiptum, who clocked three of the seven fastest marathon times in history, had been hoping to become…
William Troost-Ekong has been named the best player of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles captain scored a powerful header in the final as Nigeria lost 2-1 to Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong is the highest-scoring defender in the competition, scoring three goals as Nigeria made the AFCON final for the first time since 2013. He was the backbone of a stingy Nigerian defence that conceded just one goal from open play en route to the final. South Africa’s Ronwen Williams was adjudged the best goalkeeper in the tournament. The Mamelodi Sundown shot-stopper saved four penalties in…
socio-political cultural group, Atunluse Initiative, has asked President Bola Tinubu to address the rising cost of living in the country. The Chairman of the group, Mr Akin Akinbobola, made the call while addressing members of the group on Sunday in Akure. Akinbobola appealed to Tinubu to do everything within his power to turn around the “hard situation” so that people could enjoy dividend of democracy. The chairman said that food and other basic amenities should be made available for Nigerians for everyone to be comfortable. “From the day President Tinubu stepped into power, things have changed and since then, it…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is revolutionizing agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. He disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Sunday. The President also said his administration would support plans and efforts to give ease and succour to Hajj pilgrims. He emphasized the importance of spiritual endeavours in nation-building, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting religious activities. He highlighted the need for collaboration between political and spiritual leaders to advance the…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died when their helicopter crashed near the border of California and Nevada on Friday night. Governor Abiodun described the incident as a devastating loss for the families, friends, and the entire business community in Nigeria. The governor described Wigwe as a quintessential banker who contributed immensely to the…
By Kamil Opeyemi The British High Commission in Nigeria on Sunday asked the Super Eagles to bring the African Cup of Nations to the country. Nigeria faces host country Cote D’Ivoire in the final round of the tournament. In a tweet on Sunday, the High Commission said this is a great moment for the Nigerian side to shine and bring home the laurels. “This is your moment! Today, let’s make history with victory in the finals. “Time to bring it home!” Nigeria defeated South Africa on Wednesday to qualify for the final stage of the competition. Nigerians are eager for…
Late Herbert Wigwe Presidential Candidate, Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has said he will be absent in Abidjan, Cote Ivoire as Super Eagles of Nigeria takes on the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON final. Obi, the former governor of Anambra, made this known in his official X handle in Lagos on Sunday. Obi, a businessman, said he would not watch the epic match today following a helicopter mishap in California, USA on Friday, that claimed two Nigerian seasoned bankers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Mr Herbert Wigwe, his…
By Halimah Olamide Chairman of First Bank Holdings and business mogul, Femi Otedola, has recalled how the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe hosted him and another businessman Aliko Dangote to a dinner two weeks ago. Otedola said the hosting was to celebrate Wigwe’s newly completed home in Lagos. NPO Reports that Wigwe, wife and son, Chizi along with the former CEO of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, died in a helicopter crash in the United States in the early hours of Saturday. Expressing grief over the death of a fellow boardroom giant, Otedola said…
The Management of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), has cautioned its clients against making payments for installation of prepaid meters. It said customers within its network coverage in Bauchi, Gombe, Benue and Plateau should not make any form of payment for the installation as it was absolutely free of charges. Mr Nasir Faskari, the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) desk officer, JEDC franchise area, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos. Faskari urged customers to report any of its personnel who asked for fees for installation of the prepaid meter. He…