Desperate Plea from Over 100 Death Row Prisoners in Kano Correctional Centres
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Desperate Plea from Over 100 Death Row Prisoners in Kano Correctional Centres

A request for clemency has been made by more than 100 inmates facing the Death Row residing in Kano State Correctional Centres. The plea was directed towards the Kano State Government and the Committee of Propagative of Mercy. Musbahu Lawan Kofar Mata, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano Correctional Center, disclosed in a statement that Suleiman Inuwa, the Controller of Correctional Centers, has already submitted a list of prisoners who have formally sought clemency to the committee. During a visit by the Prerogative of Mercy Committee to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Janguzu, Kano, the Controller presented the lists of inmates seeking clemency to Hajiya Azumi Namadi Bebeji, the Chairperson of the Kano State Prerogative of Mercy Committee. The list included inmates on...
The enduring spirit of Zack Orji: Surviving two brain surgeries – Actors Guild
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The enduring spirit of Zack Orji: Surviving two brain surgeries – Actors Guild

Confirmed by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), veteran actor Zack Orji has successfully undergone two brain surgeries. Emeka Rollas, the national President of AGN, disclosed this reassuring news, emphasizing that Zack is currently in good health. Expressing his dismay at the circulation of false information about Zack's demise, Rollas mentioned the necessity for Zack to undergo a post-surgery examination abroad. "In the era of the internet, there are individuals who seek to gain popularity by spreading baseless rumors. That's why someone woke up one morning claiming Zack had passed away, to which I promptly responded," Rollas stated. "At this moment, Zack is not in a critical state requiring urgent attention. If not for the need for privacy, I could have easily put him on the phone so ...
Support for Tinubu and Fubara by Secondus, Sekibo, and Others
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Support for Tinubu and Fubara by Secondus, Sekibo, and Others

Expressing their loyalty and backing, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, along with members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, have thrown their support behind President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. During a news conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the declaration was made by former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General of PDP-PCC Rivers State, Dr. Abiye Sekibo. The briefing was attended by several prominent figures including Secondus, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara, former deputy governor of the state, Celestine Omehia, Tele Ikuru, Senator Lee Maeba, and former Secretary to the Rive...
USM Alger Asks for Rescheduling of Rivers United Match in CAF Confederation Cup
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USM Alger Asks for Rescheduling of Rivers United Match in CAF Confederation Cup

USM Alger, the Algerian team, has raised a concern to the Confederation of African Football regarding the timing of their upcoming CAF Confederation quarter-final fixture against Rivers United. The game, set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, is scheduled to commence at 2pm on Sunday. While the defending champions are geared up for the showdown, they are expressing dissatisfaction with the current match timing. USM Alger has pointed out that the observance of Ramadan fasting is prompting them to seek a shift in the scheduled game time. It is worth noting that CAF changed the game time from 5pm to 2pm earlier this week. In a statement, the team mentioned, "Our team management received correspondence from CAF, indicating a change in the match timi...
Fabrizio Ravanelli believes Napoli will face challenges in the absence of Osimhen
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Fabrizio Ravanelli believes Napoli will face challenges in the absence of Osimhen

In high praise for Victor Osimhen, former Juventus striker Fabrizio Ravanelli expressed his doubts about Napoli's ability to find a suitable replacement for the Nigerian forward. Osimhen played a pivotal role in Napoli's conquest of the Scudetto last season. The 25-year-old netted 26 goals in 32 league matches, contributing significantly to Partenopei's first title win in over thirty years. Despite signing a contract extension with Napoli in December, Osimhen is anticipated to depart from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium this summer. Various top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Chelsea are vying for the player, who carries a release clause ranging from €120-130m in his contract. Ravanelli voiced concerns over Napoli's prospects of finding a worthy successor to Osimhen if ...
Manchester City Could Face Arsenal Without Seven Key Players Due to Injuries
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Manchester City Could Face Arsenal Without Seven Key Players Due to Injuries

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, may have to do without a total of seven key players for their upcoming match against Arsenal. While away on international duty, Matheus Nunes, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, and Kyle Walker all sustained injuries. These three join the likes of Ederson, Kevin de Bruyne, and Jack Grealish, who are already on the injury list. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Walker is a significant doubt for the upcoming game against Arsenal. Scans will be carried out on Walker along with Stones to assess their conditions. The club is keeping a close eye on the situations of Ederson, De Bruyne, and Grealish and will make a last-minute decision regarding their involvement.
Contractor summoned by Kogi Assembly for abandoned road project attracting criminal activities
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Contractor summoned by Kogi Assembly for abandoned road project attracting criminal activities

Spectrum Engineering LTD has been summoned by the Kogi State House of Assembly to provide insight into the reasons behind the abandonment of the 6km Ihima-Oboroke-Obangede road reconstruction project. An urgent public motion raised by Otokiti Alhassan Zakariya, the representative of Okehi Constituency, highlighted the impact of the deteriorated road on commercial activities in the affected areas. It also posed threats to the lives and properties of both residents and travelers on that route. According to Zakariya, criminal activities such as robbery, kidnapping, theft, and rape have been on the rise along the unfinished road, which was awarded to Spectrum Engineering LTD in 2016. Despite receiving 60% of the contract sum, the project was not completed as scheduled, leading to vulnerab...
nairaCompare and ASBON Join Forces to Support SME Growth in Nigeria
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nairaCompare and ASBON Join Forces to Support SME Growth in Nigeria

The financial landscape for Nigeria’s small business sector is set to undergo a transformation as nairaCompare, the nation’s top digital financial marketplace, partners with the Association of Small Businesses of Nigeria (ASBON). This collaboration merges nairaCompare’s innovative fintech solutions with ASBON’s extensive network of over 40,000 small business owners nationwide. ASBON members will now have exclusive access to nairaCompare’s array of Providers offering loan, savings, and investment products tailored to empower small businesses, providing them with the necessary financial support to drive growth, innovation, and economic prosperity across Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Expressing enthusiasm about the partnership, Achia Tor-Agbidye, Head of Growt...
Villarreal’s Parejo Criticizes Vinicius’ Response to Racism
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Villarreal’s Parejo Criticizes Vinicius’ Response to Racism

Dani Parejo, the midfielder for Villarreal, has sparked debate with his comments on how Real Madrid's winger, Vinicius Junior, has handled the issue of racism in La Liga. While Vinicius openly discussed the racist abuse he has endured in Spain, Parejo has raised questions about his reaction to such incidents and his overall approach towards the fans responsible for the racism. Parejo believes that actions like those taken by Vinicius are unnecessary and that professional footballers should maintain a higher standard. Drawing from his own encounters with insults from fans in stadiums, Parejo shared that he has faced similar situations but chose not to engage or react in the same manner. Speaking on Vinicius' response, Parejo remarked (as reported by Madrid Zone), "Vinicius attitude? I ...
Court Case Involving Detained Binance Executive with Accusations Against EFCC and NSA
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Court Case Involving Detained Binance Executive with Accusations Against EFCC and NSA

Allegations have been made by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, against the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission for violating his fundamental human rights. In an originating motion labeled as FHC/ABJ/CS/356/24, Gambaryan is seeking a declaration that his detention and confiscation of his international travel passport are in breach of Section 35 (1) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution. He is pleading with the court to demand the NSA and EFCC to release him from their custody promptly and return his international travel passport. Gambaryan is also requesting a perpetual injunction to prevent the respondents and their representatives from detaining him further in connection with any investigation into or ...