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Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze got off the bench to score for AC Milan in their painful 2-1 loss to Lazio on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Rossoneri welcomed Lazio to the San Siro for their Serie A clash. Both clubs have Nigerian players on their roster as AC Milan have Chukwueze, while Lazio have Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Samuel Chukwuze for AC Milan (Photo credit: Imago) However, neither of them started the game. The first half was end-to-end, but AC Milan came out worse as Mattia Zaccagni scored in the 28th minute to give the Biancocelesti the lead heading into the break.…

After posting dismal results in the five South-East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo during the 2023 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress (APC) have been making inroads to overturn and overcome all electoral impediments fortunes in 2027. LAWRENCE NJOKU looks at some of the various interventions of the President and his party to shape future verdict. Last week, the South-East All Progressives Congress Renewal Movement (SARM) raised the political ante for 2027 in the region, when it warned of a possible impediment to the improved electoral fortunes of President Bola Tinubu in…

•Says judgment ends impunity, urges Rivers gov to abide by rules• Fubara orders council leadership changes, calls for calm• Timi Frank condemns judgment, warns of potential unrest The political godfather of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the weekend, cautioned his estranged son, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on why the latter shouldn’t act as though he were God. In a statement that looked more like an ‘I-told-you-you-can’t win,’ Wike declared: “You can’t continue to play as if you are God. You must play by the rules.” Wike’s words came as Fubara, yesterday,…

Local government workers in Osun State have ruled out an immediate return to work, insisting that only directives from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the National Union of Local Government Employees can determine their resumption. The workers were instructed to stay away from their offices on February 16 by the leadership of NULGE and the NLC due to insecurity concerns arising from the legal tussle over the enforcement of a Court of Appeal judgment in Akure. The case involved elected local government officials seeking reinstatement after their removal from office. The affected officials—chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Lagos State owned secondary health facility, General Hospital Mushin, in partnership with the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, has taken its free medical outreach programme to the popular Ojuwoye market in the state. Hundreds of traders, buyers, and residents benefitted from a variety of healthcare services, including obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, family planning, immunisation, general surgery, ophthalmology, dental care, and physiotherapy. The outreach offered free medications, eyeglasses, and pharmacy services, with the hospital aiming to serve at least 1,000 people during the event. In addition to medical care, the outreach included educational sessions on common health issues such…

In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 Emmy nominations ceremony unveiled a shakeup in the usual drama and comedy frontrunners. FX’s critically acclaimed new series “The Bear” and the epic historical drama “Shōgun” from newcomer streamer Peacock landed a significant number of nominations, potentially dethroning established favorites. Shifting Tides in Drama: The absence of last year’s dominant HBO dramas, “Succession” (which concluded its run) and “The Last of Us” (between seasons), created an opening for new contenders. “The Bear,” a fast-paced dramedy depicting the chaotic world of a fine-dining Chicago kitchen, emerged as a frontrunner. Its intense portrayal of…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar scored his first La Liga brace for Valencia in their 3-3 draw against Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq got a rare start at Valencia for the game at Osasuna due to Hugo Duro’s fitness problems. The Spanish striker has been struggling to reach full fitness in the last two weeks, giving Sadiq an opportunity to stack up minutes. The game surpassed all expectations as it turned out to be a goal-fest due to the poor defending from both sides. Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago) Diego Lopez opened…

• Warns that tension in Rivers, Osun, Lagos may worsen• As LP flays Ozigbo over defection Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate action to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy, warning that political tensions in Rivers, Osun, and Lagos states could spiral out of control. In a statement, yesterday, made available to The Guardian in Jalingo, Taraba State, by the party, the National Chairman, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, said the party recently held an emergency meeting to discuss what he described as “anti-democratic developments” in these states. “We at ZLP sincerely bemoan the ugly and…

In a move to combat rising incidents of ‘one chance’ crimes and car theft, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said it will commence arrest of vehicles without registration numbers, with only one plate, or using defaced plates. In a move to combat rising incidents of ‘one chance’ crimes and car theft, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said it will commence arrest of vehicles without registration numbers, with only one plate, or using defaced plates. “While these operations may cause some inconvenience, they reflect our commitment to the safety of all FCT residents and to deterring criminal…

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the 2019 elections, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent clarification on the January 1966 coup d’état will ultimately pave the way for a South-East president in 2027. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Udeogaranya welcomed Babangida’s remarks, describing them as a necessary step towards correcting historical distortions that have long marginalised the Igbo people in Nigeria’s leadership. His reaction followed a recent call by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, demanding an apology from the Federal Government over decades…