Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Manchester United’s wonder kid, Amad Diallo, crowned an impressive performance with a late spoiler to steal point for the Red Devils in 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Diallo’s 80th minute goal denied Liverpool the chance to go extend their lead on the league table with eight straight points. Both team had on Sunday met in another English Premier League showdown at the Anfield stadium. The high-flying Kopites failed to break the deadlock against Reuben Amorim-led Manchester United as halftime ended in 0-0 draw. Twelve minutes into the second, Liverpool’s defender, Trent Alexander- Arnold, committed a defensive blunder which went…

Safiu Kehinde In an update on the ongoing duel between Popular Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest) and Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy),.Cubana has vowed to effect the release of detained singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington. The duel between Cubana Chief Priest and Burna Boy has transitioned into show of power and affluence as the socialite vowed to release Speed Darlington on Monday. This is coming hours after Burna Boy had gifted Cubana’s alleged brother, Bethel Okechukwu, $30,000. Reacting in a post on his Instagram handle on Sunday, Cubana Chief Priest, vowed to showcase…

Safiu Kehinde Suspected vandals have exposed Abuja road users to danger with the removal of drainage covers across the Federal Capital Territory highways. This was disclosed in a viral video posted by an aggrieved TikTok user. As captured in the video, most of the manhole covers have been carted away with rubbles found across some of the spot indicating that they were recently done by the suspected vandals. Reacting to the video, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, vowed to bring the perpetrators to book. According to the statement, some of…

Agency Report The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command, AVM Abubakar Abdullahi, said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has recorded successes in its operations against banditry and terrorism in Kaduna and the broader North-West region in 2024. Abdullahi stated this at the ATC’s and Co-located Units’ Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASA), on Saturday in Kaduna. He said “The year 2024 was a fruitful one for the NAF, although the year was not without its challenges. ”I can confidently say, laudable achievements were recorded through our determined efforts in the effective conduct of our operational activities in support of NAF’s overall…

Safiu Kehinde Imo State Police Command on Saturday said it had smashed a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate at Umuokanne in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Henry Okoye. According to Okoye, the command neutralised three suspects and arrested two others at Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state during the Yuletide. He said two suspects were also neutralised while four victims were rescued during an operation. The successful dismantling of the notorious crime syndicate, marks the second major breakthrough for…

Agency Report Elizabeth Olumide, a 14 year-old girl from Edo on Saturday won the female race of the 4th annual 10km Owan marathon race with a time of 1.24 hours. Ruth Abu and Precious Orogun, also 14, from Edo and Delta, who ran 1.27 hours and 1.37 hours respectively, came second and third place in the race, which took place in Edo. Olumide, who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race, said she was a first time runner and hoped to secure a scholarship in athletics to study nursing abroad. Similarly, a 16 year-old boy, Embah Godspower…

Agency Report President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commiserated with the Government and people of Ondo State over the death of Temitayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the State Government. Oluwatuyi, fondly called Tukana, died on Sunday following hospitalisation for serious injuries sustained in an accident on Dec. 15, 2024, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a statement. The president condoled with Oluwatuyi’s family, friends and associates. “Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu first appointed Oluwatuyi as SSG in 2020. Oluwatuyi served with distinction and many recognitions before his reappointment by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. “President Tinubu acknowledges the diligence of the former Chairman…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has vowed to complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Tinubu gave the assurance at an interactive session with South East leaders in Enugu during his visit to the state on Saturday. As contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, the President also pledged that his administration would support the development of the Anambra Basin as a significant energy reserve. The basin is estimated to hold up to 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. “On the support of the gas infrastructure. Sure, gas is…

Safiu Kehinde The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, labelled with batch number C5290S20. This was contained in a public alert (No. 051/2024) notification issued on the agency’s website. NAFDAC reported that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), Roche, received a complaint from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA) regarding the suspected counterfeit product. The Phesgo 600mg/600mg, labelled with batch number C5290S20, was reported to have been brought in by a patient for administration. While the product had not been…

Safiu Kehinde A former Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Alhaji Saka lsau, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement issued in Ilorin by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice reportedly died on Saturday in llorin. While commiserating with the family and associates of Isau, the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a condolence message, said Isau would be remembered for his service to the state. The governor prayed to Almighty Allah to admit the late Isau to al-jannah firdaus and uphold his…