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Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has allayed fears surrounding Wilfred Ndidi’s departure from the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ndidi, a key player in Peseiro’s squad was replaced by Royal Antwerp player, Alhassan Yusuf after sustaining an injury ahead of the Super Eagles AFCON 2023 campaign. Gusau said in an interview on the NFF’s website on Saturday, that there was no cause for alarm. He said that the team had the ability to perform well even without the Leicester City…
•By Halimah Olamide Nollywood actor, Bolanle Nialowo popularly known as “Makanaki” has openly debunked a viral video of a young man pleasuring himself. He took to his Instagram account to post a video asking the public to disregard the video as he only has similar features with the person in the video but isn’t the one. He noted that he has been receiving calls, messages and comments from friends and fans seeking clarity on the video “Everybody is calling me, people are commenting on my page about a video that’s circulating about some guy doing his thing “I guess having…
•NBA President Tells Family During Condolence Visit •By Halimah Olamide The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN has led a body of national officers to the family of the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu’s According to a circular by the spokesperson of the association, Akorede Habeeb Lawal, Maikyau led the General Secretary, Adesina Adegbite, the 3rd Vice President, Amanda Demechi-Asagba, the Welfare Secretary, Chinyere Obasi and members of the NBA to Akeredolu’s residence in Ibadan. Recall that NPO Reported the remains of the late governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu…
Safiu Kehinde A Local Investor, Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri, has narrated how South-East government ignores designed proposal on how to boost palm oil production in the region. The Investment Banker and Development Analyst, narrated how he had, under his Southeast Farms Initiative, tendered a proposal to the Southeast government, while speaking on This Morning Show on Arise TV earlier today. He revealed how the initiative had approached the Southeast government on the development of 100,000 known plantations across the region with the plan of setting up factories and attracting private sector investors into the business. “We came up with a proposal…
Safiu Kehinde Protesters have taken to the streets of Plateau to express their displeasure with the Christmas even killing in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. In what was described as ‘Ongoing Religious Rally’ by popular X handle ( formerly Twitter), @Giditraffic, the protest is currently impacting traffic along Old Airport Roundabout to Secretariat Junction, Jos. The protesters can be seen in a video uploaded by another X handler, @Chude, all donned in black with placards as they marched along the street. Detail later…
The Lagos State government has cautioned entertainment centres within the state against sales and distribution of fake drinks. Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser (SA) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the warning in a statement issued through his instagram page #idrisconnectingnigeria#. Aregbe said this was in response to the rising concern on counterfeit drinks circulating in clubs and restaurants across the state. According to him, the prevalence of fake drinks poses a significant threat to public health and safety, prompting intensified and coordinated efforts by his office to eradicate these substandard products from circulation. “We call…
A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; £900,000) in domestic theatres. A Tribe Called Judah achieved the historic feat in just three weeks. Its creator – Nigerian actor, director and producer Funke Akindele – has thanked her fans for the milestone. “Thank you Lord! Thank you Nigeria! Thank you Ghana!” she posted on Instagram, garnering thousands of congratulations. The record cements Akindele, 46, as Nollywood’s highest-grossing director. A Tribe Called Judah is set to eclipse Hollywood hits in Nigerian theatre earnings, including the acclaimed superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda…
Former sporting superstar Oscar Pistorius might be the most famous killer in the world. The former Paralympic champion left prison in South Africa on Friday on parole, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013. The twists and turns of his trial nearly a decade ago captivated the nation – and his release is a massive news event here in South Africa and around the world. The double amputee won six gold medals over three Paralympic Games and made history in 2012 by becoming the first amputee sprinter to…
Rishi Sunak had significant doubts about sending migrants to Rwanda when he was chancellor, papers seen by the BBC suggest. They suggest he wanted to scale back No 10’s original plans. They also indicate Mr Sunak was not sure they would stop Channel crossings. They also suggest he was reluctant to fund reception centres to accommodate migrants instead of using hotels or private housing because “hotels are cheaper”. As prime minister, under pressure from his party, Mr Sunak has made the Rwanda plan one of his top priorities. The scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing and…
The US Supreme Court has said it will hear a historic case to determine if Donald Trump can run for president. The justices agreed to take up Mr Trump’s appeal against a decision by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state. The case will be heard in February and the ruling will apply nationwide. Lawsuits in a number of states are seeking to disqualify Mr Trump, arguing that he engaged in insurrection during the US Capitol riot three years ago. The legal challenges hinge on whether a Civil War-era constitutional amendment renders Mr Trump ineligible to…