World football governing body, FIFA, has honoured Asisat Oshoala with the Pichichi Award, congratulating the Barcelona striker for finishing at the top of the scorers chart in the Primera Iberdrola. Despite a three-month injury layoff, Oshoala finished the season with 20 goals and three assists in 19 games. Although Real Madrid’s Geyse Ferreira also scored 20 goals and added one assist, she did that in 27 games of the 30-game season. FIFA praised Oshoala’s play for Barcelona this season in response to her top-scorer honour. From their official Women’s World Cup Twitter handle, FIFA posted: “20 goals and a perfect…
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It was reported today that men of the Nigerian army deem it fit to disrupt a peaceful protest stage by students at public universities in Ondo state against the ongoing strike by ASUU staff union of universities ASUU. The soldiers, traveling towards the Akure Ilesha Highway dismantled the canopy and barricade erected by the protesting students. Firing sporadically in the air, the soldiers forcibly removed the sound system and threw them away to pay way for their convoy to go through. Some students and passers-by ran in different directions to avoid being hit by a stray bullet. Police, Amotekun, Nigerian…
Former Rivers State governor and an All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially resigned as the Minister of Transportation. Amaechi said he resigned from the President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet to focus on his 2023 Presidential ambition. There have been speculations over Amaechi’s resignation, following Buhari’s directive to his ministers. Buhari had about a week ago ordered his ministers and appointees with political ambition to resign. Though some ministers complied immediately, Amaechi and others stayed on. However, the minister finally tendered his resignation and it was contained in a statement by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee, signed by Kingsley…
Troops of 34 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, in Owerri, killed four gunmen in Amaifeke and Ihioma communities in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo on Monday. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated in Owerri that items recovered from the encounter included one pump action gun and 10 live cartridges. Other items were one Toyota Hilux truck reportedly snatched at gunpoint on Sunday by the irredentist gunmen, mobile telephone handsets and charms. Nwachukwu stated that the gunmen, suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra were neutralised in a fierce encounter with the troops. He added…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said his experience as the vice-president in the last seven years under President Muhammadu Buhari has placed him in high pedestal to lead the country in 2023. Osinbajo stated this during a visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, yesterday. He was in Kwara State to address All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates ahead of the May 30 scheduled APC presidential primaries. The vice-president said the experience had placed him in a better position to address them due to exposure and opportunities given to him by the Buhari administration. He noted that being vice-president was…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant-General of the Federation (AG-F), Mr. Ahmed Idris, over alleged N80 billion fraud. It was learnt that Idris, who has been detained, was being quizzed as of press time. But the AG-F may face another hurdle for allegedly overstaying in office. He attained the retirement age in 2020. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said Idris’ arrest followed his alleged refusal to honour an invitation. The statement reads: “Operatives of the EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022, arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris,…
Arsenal’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four were dealt a huge blow as they were well beaten by Newcastle at St James’ Park. Mikel Arteta’s side needed a win to move above Tottenham into fourth and put them in the driving seat to secure a Champions League spot heading into the final weekend of the season. But they were second best throughout and fell behind early in the second half when Ben White turned the ball into his own net under pressure from Callum Wilson, who was making his first start since 27 December. Bruno Guimaraes, who…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of Mr Ibrahim Magu and seven other Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). Magu is the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Other newly promoted CPs are Abraham Ayim, Okunlola Kamaldeen, Andrew Amieengheme, Akeera Younous, Celestine Elumelu, Ngozi Onadeko and Danladi Lalas. Ani said the commission also confirmed the appointment of Mr John Amadi as a substantive Deputy Inspector General of Police ((DIG) and appointed Mr Zama Senchi as DIG. He said the earlier appointment of Amadi in acting…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said that it is too late to tinker with the schedule of activities for next year’s general election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, stated this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He spoke against the backdrop of the two months extension of deadline for the conduct of parties’ primary recently sought by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). According to him, any change in the June 3 deadline will affect other activities for elections. He said: “The timetable and schedule of activities released by…
Frontline PDP Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Bukola Saraki unveiled a policy document for his first four years in office over the weekend. Dr Saraki, whose campaign theme is #FixNigeria released a 53-page detailed plan titled “My Social Contract with Nigerians”. In it, he focused on the 5 pillars of growth. Economy, the Rule of Law, Fiscal Federalism, Security and National Planning. On the Economy, he plans to tackle sky rocket inflation rate, achieve exchange rate stability by moving to a market determined single rate regime, de-link Nigeria’s revenue base from Oil dependency, Fuel subsidy removal and increase the tax base. According…