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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has thrown his weight behind the appointment of an indigenous coach to lead the team. This is despite the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint an expatriate coach. The NFF had announced in June that it would appoint a foreign coach to lead the Super Eagles, but its attempt to appoint German Bruno Labbadia was unsuccessful. The federation is still searching for a suitable candidate to fill the position. However, Troost-Ekong believes that a local coach would be a better fit for the team. “I’ve always said that having a coach from Nigeria is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attributed the recent increase in the pump price of petrol in Nigeria to the tough decisions taken by his administration. Speaking to Nigerians living and doing business in China on Friday in Beijing, Tinubu said, “For example, you might have been hearing from home in the last few days about fuel prices. But, can we help it?” He explained that the price hike is necessary for the development of basic amenities in Nigeria. The President cited the example of good roads, constant electricity supply, water supply, and good schools, which are readily available in China,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under intense criticism over his threat to set fire to states under the control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Ijaw nation leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest Wike over the threat, describing it as “flagrant disrespect” to President Bola Tinubu and a threat to public peace. “Wike has breached a number of laws, public laws and so on. He has committed crimes, and for him to say that he will burn states belonging to PDP governors and so…

The Dangote Group has denied reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has started lifting fuel from its refinery, contrary to earlier claims. In a statement signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, the company stated that NNPCL was yet to start lifting fuel from the refinery. Chiejina said, “Our attention has been drawn to a headline ‘NNPCL lifts Dangote petrol, sells at N897 per liter’, published in the Business Day Newspaper of Wednesday, 4 September 2024.” The statement further clarified that the issue of fixing the price of petrol lifted from…

The wait is finally over as the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or are set to be unveiled today. And, in a shocking twist, it’s likely that the current holder and eight-time winner, Lionel Messi, won’t even make the podium this time around. This means we can expect a new face to take home the coveted award next month. Real Madrid and Spain players are expected to dominate the list, thanks to their impressive performances in recent competitions. Vinicius Jr, who has been vocal about his desire to win the award, is among the top contenders, alongside Rodri and Jude…

The Deeper Life Church has denied any affiliation with Obatayo Adetunji, a 60-year-old man accused of having carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old girl. Adetunji had claimed to be a pastor in the church. In a statement issued by Pastor Oludu David, Oka Regional Overseer, the church condemned the rumor circulating on social media that Adetunji was a pastor in the region. The church emphasized that Adetunji is neither a pastor nor a worker at Deeper Life Bible Church in Oka Region. The suspect was arrested by the state police command after the victim informed her parents about the sexual relationship…

Akwa Ibom State civil servants have expressed frustration over Governor Umo Eno’s perceived silence on the implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000. They have vowed to embark on industrial action if the state government fails to address the issue. Civil servants at the Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat expressed concern over the governor’s inaction. “Pastor Umo Eno does not seem to be worried or disturbed over the plight of civil servants,” one worker said. “Imagine non-oil producing states like Adamawa and Ebonyi announcing the swift implementation of the new minimum wage, but our state with the highest federal government monthly…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike to appear before the party’s disciplinary committee over alleged anti-party activities. Ibrahim Abdullahi, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, revealed on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily that Wike was summoned in a letter to face the Tom Ikimi-led disciplinary committee. Abdullahi stated that the committee will investigate petitions against Wike and other party members regarding anti-party activities during the primary elections. Abdullahi condemned Wike’s statement about “putting fire in their states” regarding PDP governors, saying it was “wrong and unacceptable.” He urged Wike to manage his words carefully. Wike’s…

Augustine Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has selected Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede to assist him in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. According to Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation, Ilechukwu, head coach of Enugu Rangers, and Ogunmodede of Remo Stars, will join Eguavoen for the two matches. Olajire highlighted their achievements, stating, “Ilechukwu led the Flying Antelopes to triumph in Nigeria’s elite division last season, with Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars in second place.” The technical crew will be completed by Tomaz Zorec, a Slovenian…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to resume work today, Monday, September 2, 2024, after a seven-day nationwide warning strike. The strike was called off following a review of the Federal Government’s commitment to resolving the demands of the association. NARD President, Dr. Dele Abdullahi, clarified that the strike was suspended, not called off, and that the association would review the government’s progress in the next three weeks. “We are suspending the strike now. We will be meeting to review the progress the government has made in the next three weeks,” he said. The strike…