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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed grave concerns about the escalating crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to resolve the deepening conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The senator’s statement, delivered through her media aide Israel Arogbonlo, highlights the urgent need for federal intervention in a situation that she argues could have dire consequences for national security. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan underscored the importance of President Tinubu’s leadership in addressing the crisis, which violence, intimidation, and allegations of electoral malpractices have reportedly characterized. She emphasized that…

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Libya. The striker’s absence was conspicuous on the 23-man roster released by the NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen ahead of the important fixtures.Orlando Pirates’ Olisa Ndah is another important absence for the Eagles in this round of international fixtures. With both players’ absence, the Nigerian national team will be headlined by in-form stars, Ademola Lookman and and Victor Boniface.Osimhen picked up a muscle injury on September 28 during Galatasaray’s league fixture against Kasimpasa and is expected to be out of action for some weeks. The…

Manchester City has obtained an important legal ruling against the Premier League in a case involving the Associated Party Transactions regulations of the league. An Arbitral Panel of three judges ruled that aspects of the regulations are illegal and contravene the Competition Act.The regulations were introduced by the league management following the Saudi takeover of Newcastle to avoid situations where rich club owners use companies they have an interest in to arrange inflated sponsorship deals, which in turn increases their teams’ earnings that can then be spent without running foul of the financial fair play rules.The Premier League has deployed…

World football governing body FIFA has imposed a 10-match ban on Italian player Marco Curto for racially abusing Wolves forward Hee-chan Hwang. Curto played for newly promoted Serie A side Como in a pre-season friendly against Wolves. However, he has since been sent on loan to Serie B side Cesena. The Italian was found guilty of racially abusing Hwang during the pre-season friendly in July.A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the sanction, saying, “The player Marco Curto was found responsible for discriminatory behaviour and sanctioned with a 10-match suspension.”The South Korean FA petitioned FIFA in July to complain about the incident. While…

Across the globe, there are some truly remarkable families whose fortunes have been built over generations, making them one of the richest the universe has ever seen. These families have made a name for themselves in various industries, from retail to luxury goods, and from high-tech telecommunications to the rich reserves of oil. In this article, we’ll take a look at ten of the richest families in the world. 1. Walton Family – $347 billion Meet the Walton family, the richest family in the United States. Their massive fortune comes mainly from Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Prominent members like…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria. The Vice President said a strengthened collaboration with global bodies and other key stakeholders would go a long way in supporting the efforts of both federal and state authorities. Shettima stated this on Monday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) led by its Executive Director, Mrs Cindy McCain. “The president has given his commitment towards addressing the core challenge of food security. He has declared a commitment towards…

Nigerian veteran actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, recently shared a video on her Instagram page capturing a heartwarming moment with Nigeria’s former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. In the video, Ozokwo is seen kneeling to greet mrs Jonathan as she approached, followed by a warm embrace between the two women. The gesture has sparked mixed reactions online, with some commenting on the age difference between them, given that she is older than the former First Lady. Others, however, supported Ozokwo’s actions, highlighting the importance of giving honour to whom it’s due. In her caption, Ozokwo proclaimed how she…

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the protection of local government secretariats in Rivers State following recent threats of attacks by arsonists and vandals. The President’s order comes amid rising concerns over the safety of government properties in the region. In a statement released today, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order while safeguarding public infrastructure. “The Nigeria Police must act swiftly and decisively to prevent any further destruction of local government facilities in Rivers State,” Tinubu said. This directive follows reports of unrest in several areas, with some…

The Federal Government is contemplating the termination of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc’s contract for the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway project due to ongoing pricing disputes. The government has urged the construction giant to accept the N740.7 billion allocated by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to complete the remaining segment of the critical highway. During a meeting with Julius Berger, represented by Engr. Benjamin Bott, Executive Director of Projects, the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi emphasized the importance of resolving the matter swiftly. “We have written to the President to approve that if JBN Plc does not accept the N740 billion, we…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) workers have commenced an indefinite strike, bringing the agency’s operations to a halt. The decision was made in response to unresolved issues related to workers’ welfare and conditions of service. The strike, which began earlier today, affects all departments within NAFDAC, including the crucial sectors responsible for regulating and monitoring the safety of food and drugs in Nigeria. Workers are demanding improved salaries, better working conditions, and the implementation of previously agreed-upon reforms. Union leaders have expressed their frustration over the government’s delay in addressing their concerns. “We have…