Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named veteran midfielder Luka Modric as the club’s new captain, following the departure of Nacho Fernandez. Nacho, who left the club as a free agent, is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsia. Modric, a experienced and respected player, will lead the team, with Dani Carvajal and Lucas […]
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The Chairman of the Forum of Health Commissioners of Nigeria, Dr Oyebanji Filani, has disclosed that 22 states have received test kits and other materials from the Federal Government following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of the country. No state has received the cholera vaccine, and the focus is on prevention and quick
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The Rivers State Police Command has warned against the hijacking of a planned protest by the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) following the closure of 23 local government council secretariats in the state. The police advised NULGE to suspend its planned strike to avoid a breakdown of law and order, citing credible intelligence
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Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has taken to social media to condemn the Nigeria police for their alleged brutality and extortion. In a viral Instagram post on Sunday, Bakare recounted a harrowing experience she had along the Ikorodu Expressway on Saturday. The actress claimed that the police targeted her and other vulnerable individuals, exploiting them for
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Afrobeats superstar Davido has given his fans a glimpse into his upcoming wedding with his beautiful bride-to-be, Chioma. The singer shared traditional-themed pre-wedding photos on social media, captioning them simply “Chivido2024”. The highly anticipated wedding is set to take place on June 25 in Lagos, as announced by Davido two weeks ago. The ceremony will
The complaint follows a report by the Debt Management Office, which revealed that Nigeria’s total public debt stock increased by N24.33 trillion in three months, from N97.34 trillion in December 2023 to N121.67 trillion as of March 31, 2024. SERAP is calling on the World Bank to determine the extent to which its operational policies and procedures have been followed in the design, appraisal, and implementation of all bank-financed projects in Nigeria.
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong disapproval over the prolonged delay in inaugurating Aaron Uzodike, who was re-elected to represent Aba North State Constituency in the 2023 elections. Despite receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 13, 2023, following a court
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has successfully concluded the first phase of its Free Health Medical Outreach in Ukwa General Hospital, Oke Ikpe, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The program, which was held in partnership with Derums Global Services, provided free healthcare services to over 2,000 patients. According to the NDDC
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to pay four months’ withheld salaries. Failure to meet this demand may result in a shutdown of universities and inter-university centres across the country. In a letter
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The Nollywood industry gathered to bid farewell to the late Amaechi Muonagor, a veteran actor, who was laid to rest in his country home in Obosi, Anambra State. The funeral ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Dom Onyenji, the Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism
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