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Idowu Abdullahi The Management of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has raised the alarm over the monthly estimated electricity billing brought to the institute by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company. The management described the bill as “humongous”, revealing that the institute received an N218m electricity bill between August and December 2024. This is coming after the electricity company threatened to disconnect the institute’s power over the failure to meet up with the payment due date. In a memo, sighted by our correspondent, EKEDC said the total bill of the research institute has amounted to N89,351,449.38. The memo which was…

Fulham FC midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Arsenal star Declan Rice is one of the most difficult players he has faced, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Super Eagles star, who has played all of his professional career in England, has faced the former West Ham United midfielder on many occasions. Iwobi, who now plays for Fulham, as cited by TBR Football, has showered praises on Rice, admitting that playing against the 26-year-old is a daunting task. Alex Iwobi, Simon Moses of Nigeria and Alfredo Kilembe Ribeiro and Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana of Angola during the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of…

In a significant political development, the leaders of the old Aba political division in Abia State, made up of Ukwa-Ngwa leaders, have beckoned the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to run for governor in the 2027 general elections. Throwing their weight behind him, the leaders cited Kalu’s legislative performance as the driving force behind their conviction. Ukwa-Ngwa is a foremost, strong political bloc and clan made up of nine out of 17 local government areas, cutting across Abia South and Abia Central geopolitical zones of the State. The local government areas in Ukwa-Ngwa…

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta on Friday urged government at all levels and multinational firms operating in Nigeria to put an end to what they described as the criminal neglect of the Niger Delta region, particularly with gas flaring still ongoing daily. Executive Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, Rev Nnimmo Bassey, and Prof. Tanure Ojaide, among other scholars and dons from the university community, including Dr. Bode Ekundayo, made the call in Benin at an event entitled, “Poetry Day With Prof Tanure Ojaide on Environment and Culture,” organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Ojaide who…

Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru, has revealed his preferred role in the middle of the park when called into action, Soccernet.ng reports. The Manchester City Academy graduate joined the Eagles last summer, but is yet to nail down a starting berth in a particular position, largely due to the injuries that have hindered his performances. Former Italy striker, Bruno Giordano, advised Lazio head coach, Marco Baroni, about Dele-Bashiru’s best position, revealing the 24-year-old should only play as a midfielder on emergency purposes. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru celebrates after scoring the goal to make it 5-1 during the Serie A Championship…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to leave AC Milan at the end of the season, as he is now considered as surplus to requirements, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze joined AC Milan from Villarreal in a deal worth €21.1 million two years ago, and it has been a topsy-turvy stay for the 25-year-old Super Eagles star. He was expected to do big things, but he has struggled badly. After struggling last season, it looked like the appointment of Paulo Fonseca was going to help him as he got a lot of game time in preseason. However, it did not pan…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration has intensified efforts to provide basic infrastructure and create a conducive business environment, noting that more industries have flocked to the state in six years than in previous administrations. Abiodun noted that Ogun is one of the six states where Special Agro Processing Zones were created in the country in collaboration with the Federal Government, African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank, and Islamic Bank, adding that his administration decided to partner with private sector players for the prompt take-off of the zone. Abiodun stated this while receiving the Distinguished…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are looking to arrange a friendly match against Zambia as they step up preparations for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s team touched down in Cairo on Sunday ahead of the biennial tournament and made an immediate impression by defeating hosts Egypt 2-1 in a friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. There are now plans for one final tune-up match before the competition gets underway. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles vs Egypt U20. Photo Credit EFA “We are still in talks with Zambia for…

Idowu Abdullahi The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has warned Lagosians to ensure proper diagnostic tests before concluding they have malaria. He also boasted that malaria would soon become a thing of history in the state. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. Nigeria has the highest burden of malaria globally, accounting for nearly 27 per cent with an estimated 68 million cases and 194, 000 deaths due to the disease, according to the World Health Organisation. The global health body disclosed that…

Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive scoring run by netting his 24th goal of the season, but it was not enough to earn Rangers victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw by St. Mirren at The SMISA Stadium on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Already out of the Scottish Premiership title race following Celtic’s emphatic 5-0 win over Dundee United, Rangers nonetheless produced a spirited performance. Barry Ferguson’s men took a deserved lead in the 42nd minute when Dessers finished clinically to keep his personal momentum going. Nigeria and Rangers star Cyriel Dessers. Photo by IMAGO However, the lead…