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By Kamil Opeyemi A former member of the House of Representatibes, Hon Cairo Ojuogboh, has reportedly died of heart failure while watching the Nigeria-South Africa semi-final encounter on Wednesday. It was gathered that the former lawmaker who represented Ika Federal Constituency in Delta state was watching the match but reportedly developed complications after a penalty was awarded against Nigeria. The family was yet to make any statement at the time of filing this report. Ojuogboh was a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress before his death.

Mali said on Wednesday that it would not wait a year to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as is required by the bloc’s treaty. Mali and its neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso, all run by military juntas, announced last month that they were immediately leaving ECOWAS, West Africa’s main political and economic bloc, reversing decades of regional integration. All three formally notified the ECOWAS Commission of their decisions to leave the bloc in written notices dated Jan. 29, which according to the treaty means that they would still be bound by membership until one year from…

By Halimah Olamide Vice President Kasim Shetimma on Wednesday promised members of the winning Super Eagles squad they will be rewarded for their efforts to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Nations Cup competition, AFCON. Shettima, leading a delegation of Nigerian government to meet the players at the dressing room after the match that saw them beating South Africa, Shetimma said the government and people of Nigeria are proud of them. The VP was in company with Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Minister for Youth, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim as well as Oil mogul Wale Tinubu,…

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has described the Super Eagles of Nigeria as an “unstoppable force” after their semi-final win over South Africa in the on-going 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. The minister stated this on Wednesday shortly after the Super Eagles beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final of the continental showpiece. Enoh commended the players, coaching staff, and all those involved in the Super Eagles’ journey for their doggedness and determination. He emphasized the significance of their achievement in uniting the nation and inspiring future generations of Nigerian sports stars.…

By Kamil Opeyemi The Oyo State government has revealed that “three persons of interests” will face trial over the explosion that killed many and injured several others in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital January 16, this year. Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, COMPOL Fatai Owoseni (rtd), disclosed this while presenting the report of the emergency team which investigated the incident. NPO Reports that the report comprises findings of the Medical, Security and Engineering Teams. Owoseni said the three “persons of interest” have been identified in connection with the cause of the unfortunate incident. In a statement by Sulaiman Olarewaju, Special Adviser to the Governor…

By Halimah Olamide The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly refused to listen to security chiefs on Wednesday as the lawmakers said the meeting with the security chiefs must have in attendance other critical stakeholders in the security matter. Honouring the summon from the Senate made earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Air Staff, Hassan Abubakar and Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, had arrived with the intention to answer questions over the rising spate of insecurity in the country. Though the three heads of security agencies made their way to the chamber, the senate president, Godswill Akpabio…

By Omolade Durojaye Jose Peseiro, Super Eagles coach, said his new found winning formation suffered in the last 20 minutes of the semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Peseiro stated this when he spoke with journalists after Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty shootout win at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire. The Portuguese tactician also said the semi-final match was his toughest game so far in the ongoing AFCON. “Around 90 minutes, I see that our team suffered, we were shaken, we lost the balance. “But during the break before the extra time, we put ourselves together and…

By Kamil Opeyemi The Osun government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and 250 education officers to fill the existing vacancies in the teaching service in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday in Osogbo. He said that the approval for the recruitment of teachers was sequel to the conclusion of the need assessment conducted by the government in 2023. He said the council directed the Ministry of Education to fast track the process of recruiting qualified and competent hands to enhance teaching and learning.…

By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd has announced the commencement of oil production from the Akpo West Field. The company said this is to optimise production from the nation’s oil and gas assets, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive. A statement by Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Communication Officer of the NNPC, he said the milestone, “which is the result of meticulous planning, strategic collaboration, and unwavering dedication from all stakeholders involved in the project, will add 14,000 barrels per day condensate to the nation’s production.” He said this will be followed up by the production of about 4million cubic…

The planned interface of the Senate with Service Chiefs, was stalled on Wednesday, following the absence of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and others at the National Assembly. The Senate had Jan. 30 summoned the Service Chiefs and heads of security agencies for an interface on Wednesday. Speaking, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said that the NSA sent apologies for the inability of the security chiefs to attend the meeting as scheduled. Akpabio said that the proposed interface had been expanded to include other heads of security…