Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara against always attending political meetings in Abuja. Speaking when he flagged off the Port Harcourt Ring Road project, Wike noted that nothing good comes out of such meetings. “Stay here and work, you’ll feel happy. At the end of the day, Rivers people will appreciate you,” he said. The former governor urged Fubara to govern the state without fear but with humility and good governance. Wike, a former Minister of State for Education, said his successor has paid 75%of the total sum, which is N150 billion, to Julius…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Asaba, Delta State yesterday affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court, in Warri, which held that the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC can only operate on federal roads. A panel of the court in suit No. CA/AS/276/2019: FRSC Vs Darlington Ehikim dismissed the appeal filed by FRSC challenging the judgment of Justice E. Nwite of the Federal High Court, Warri. The Federal High Court had on January 25, 2019 entered judgement in favour of the Plaintiff, who is a member of the NBA Warri and granted all the reliefs sought, which includes a…

The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Making this known in a statement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that it “is deeply concerned to announce the confirmation of an anthrax case in Niger State, Nigeria.” It added that “On 14th of July, 2023 the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria was notified of animals manifesting symptoms of a suspected case of anthrax in a farm in Suleja, Niger State. “The case was…

The football and business portal Football Benchmark has compiled this month’s list of the most valuable players in the sport. According to them, Erling Haaland is now the most valuable player, rated at a price of 194 million euros, ahead of Kylian Mbappe, who until now had topped the ranking in almost all the lists. Real Madrid come in strongly with Vinicius as the third most valued player, at 157m euros, and fourth is Jude Bellingham, at 152m euros. Mbappe, despite reaching the World Cup final, has been overtaken by the momentum of Haaland, top scorer in Europe’s top five leagues, top scorer in the Champions League and…

Newcastle United have made a €100 million ($107m) offer to sign Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to Corriere dello Sport. Kvaratskhelia, 22, was a standout player for Gli Azzurri last season. He contributed to 22 goals in 34 league matches to help his side win the Scudetto, and it is reported that Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City have been among the clubs in Europe interested in his services. However, after the Magpies acquired Serie A midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for €64m, it looks as though the Saudi-backed Premier League club are now keen to land another player from Italy’s top flight. Newcastle are already preparing a second offer should they see their opening proposal…

Nigeria Premier League champions, Enyimba have announced the sacking of their head coach, George Finidi. Finidi guided the Aba giants to a historic ninth NPL title less than a month ago. The former Nigeria international was in charge of Enyimba for two seasons. The club on Monday announced the dissolution of the technical crew. The Peoples’ Elephant in a statement signed by sporting director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, however, directed all the coaches to re-apply for their positions within 48 hours. The Abia State Government recently appointed former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu as new chairman of the club. Kanu and Finidi…

The National Working Committee (NWC), of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC), meetings indefinitely. This development comes on the heels of the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu Originally slated for July 10 and 11, these key meetings were initially postponed to the following Tuesday and Wednesday. However, they have now been delayed with no rescheduled date as of yet. The acting national chairman of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari confirmed this postponement while addressing the press at the conclusion of an emergency NWC meeting. In addition…

A Councilor, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa, representing Eha-Ulo ward, in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, Enugu State, has been shot dead. The lawmaker was murdered by gunmen on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. Although details of the incident are still sketchy, a competent source disclosed that the assailants stormed the lawmaker’s house and started raining bullets on him. He added that the Councilor ran into a neighbouring compound, from where his lifeless body was later recovered. The development has sparked tension in the town and other neighbouring communities. The source, who described the suspected assassination…

There was tension on Sunday night when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the home of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Abdullahi,  to execute a search warrant. APC National Chairman, Adamu had allegedly resigned from his position following pressure from top members of the ruling party. It was gathered that EFCC agents arrived around 8:00 p.m. at Adamu’s house on Ali Akilu Crescent, by Aso Rock Presidential Villa, and immediately met resistance from police orderlies attached to the politician, according to two sources familiar, including one of the officers involved. Sources disclosed that…

New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium. A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner given a number 10 shirt. In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the “same desire” he always has. The World Cup-winning Argentina forward joins the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on a deal until the end of 2025. He will be reunited with defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets – with whom he played at Barcelona – who has also signed…

Manchester United are on the brink of completing the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for almost £50m. The Cameroonian, 27, will replace long-time number one David de Gea, who left the club last month after 12 seasons. Following a further meeting between United and Onana’s representatives on Sunday, it is understood an agreement was reached for a five-year contract, with the option of a further year. Negotiations between the clubs have not yet been completed. But it now seems certain Onana will complete the transfer in time to be on United’s tour of the United States when they leave…

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze is on the radar of Serie A champions, Napoli. A move to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium will see Chukwueze link up with his international teammate and bosom friend, Victor Osimhen. According to Italian transfer expert, Rudy Galetti, the 24-year-old is high on the list of wingers targeted by Napoli. The Nigerian has also been linked with a move to another Serie A club, AC Milan. Villarreal are willing to sell Chukwueze but his €30m price tag has put suitors away. He has one year remaining on his contract and could leave on a free…