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The chairman of Logo Local Council in Benue State, Clement Ungwacii Kav, has condemned the killing of three fish traders from his local government by suspected militias in Wukari Local Council of neighbouring Taraba State. Logo and Wukari share a common boundary. Both have, in recent times, experienced intermittent tensions. The latest violence reportedly occurred when the victims, two men and a woman, were lured to Shaor settlement in Wukari under the guise of purchasing fish at a discounted price. Sources revealed that the invitation was a ruse that led to a deadly ambush. A lone survivor of the…

The Indigenous People of Biafra has cautioned South-East youths against enlisting in the Nigerian Army, warning that they risk being deployed to volatile regions and exposed to terrorist threats. In a statement by its spokesperson Tuesday, Emma Powerful, IPOB alleged that the Nigerian military has historically exhibited ethnic bias, often sending recruits from the South to dangerous zones dominated by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram. The group advised youths in the region to return home and pursue farming or other productive ventures instead of enlisting in a system it claims has consistently marginalised soldiers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The…

As the 2024/25 Premier League season edges towards its climax, Nigeria’s stars in England’s top flight are seeing mixed fortunes on the pitch, Soccernet.ng reports.  Some are gunning for Europe, others are battling relegation — but when it comes to earnings, who really tops the money charts? With Emmanuel Dennis now in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers, just seven Nigerian players remain active in the Premier League. While their performances differ, their weekly wages offer a compelling insight into how much their clubs value them So, who is Nigeria’s best-paid footballer in the English Premier League today? Let’s take a…

  Samuel Ese The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation has embarked on a free cataract screening and surgery programme in Bayelsa State to restore sight to over 1,000 people. The programme took place on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, said the intervention was aimed at combating widespread vision impairment caused by cataracts affecting many Nigerians. Arukwe, who was represented by the Manager, Healthcare Programme of the NNPC Foundation, Jude Ayalogu, said the intervention,…

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has revealed that the government is on the verge of initiating a comprehensive technical and financial audit of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and other key equipment owned by the company. He said this audit process is to allow for private investment from potential suitors as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Audu gave the hint when he received the newly appointed Managing Director of the  Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam and presented him with his appointment letter following the handover by the former Acting Sole Administrator, Kanwai Joseph, to the…

It’s been another season of turbulence at Old Trafford. A leaky defence, inconsistent performances, and an identity crisis have left Manchester United floundering mid-table — and staring down the barrel of a trophyless season once again. With Ruben Amorim’s magic not taking effect just yet, a summer rebuild is inevitable. And if there’s one player United must prioritise in their shopping list, it’s Fulham’s powerhouse defender, Calvin Bassey. Nigeria and Fulham star Calvin Bassey. Photo Credit X The Nigerian has gone from promising to commanding, and now he looks ready to anchor a top club’s backline. Here’s why United must…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. The MoU highlights include the intelligence exchange between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Also, Saudis will have joint training with NDLEA officials at its Academy, provide operational logistics to NDLEA, conduct joint investigations, and exchange data on convicts. Speaking during the signing of the partnership agreement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig…

Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has urged Samuel Chukwueze to prioritise an exit from AC Milan to secure a regular call-up to the Super Eagles squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The ex-Villarreal CF forward has not had much of a playing time with the Rossoneri since his arrival in the 2023 summer transfer window. Chukwueze has struggled to establish himself as a regular with just four goals in 47 Serie A games, which has limited his minutes and dipped his form significantly. Samuel Chukweze celebrates Nigeria’s goal against Rwanda Speaking on the situation, Martins weighed in on his regular playing time…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hosted suspended Rivers assembly lawmakers in the United Kingdom on Monday. The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a post on X.com on Tuesday said the lawmakers, who are in the UK for “legislative capacity building”, were hosted to a dinner by the minister. He wrote, “Yesterday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, hosted Rivers State House of Assembly members who are in the United Kingdom for Legislative Capacity Building, to a dinner. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while hosting the…