Saturday, April 20

Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Bellingham Takes the Lead as Top 20 Revealed
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Bellingham Takes the Lead as Top 20 Revealed

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham has grabbed the spotlight as the top player in the Ballon d’Or rankings for April, as reported by Goal. Following closely are Phil Foden from Manchester City and Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. This monthly ranking highlights the 20 outstanding footballers based on their performances in April. Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri secure the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. The list also features renowned players like Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi. Discover the top 20 rankings: 1: Jude Bellingham2: Phil Foden3: Kylian Mbappé4: Halaand5: Rodri6: Harry Kane7: Vinicius8: Antoine Griezmann9: Florian Wirtz10: Bukayo Saka11: Mohamed Salah12: Julian Alvarez13: Kevin De Bruyne14: Bernardo Silva15: Declan Rice...
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The visit of Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to the troubled Okuama community in Delta State
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

The visit of Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to the troubled Okuama community in Delta State

Over the weekend, the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, paid a visit to the Okuama community of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area. This visit came in the aftermath of the tragic event where 17 military officers and soldiers were killed during a peace mission to the community. During his visit, Governor Oborevwori reassured the indigenes who had fled the community due to the crisis of their safety upon return. He emphasized that innocent citizens should not bear the burden of circumstances they are not responsible for. This marked the Governor's first visit to the troubled community after facing alleged denial of access by the military in the previous month. Reports revealed that the Governor and his delegation embarked on ...
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Ondo State Deputy Governor confident in Aiyedatiwa’s support
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Ondo State Deputy Governor confident in Aiyedatiwa’s support

Expressing optimism, Dr Olayide Adelami, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, believes in the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the ongoing All Progressives Congress primary election. The election is under the supervision of Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State. Adelami mentioned that he has observed strong support for Aiyedatiwa from the people of the state. Speaking to reporters after participating in the voting process at his Igboroko 2 Ward 3 in Owo, the deputy governor, through his spokesperson Paul Akindurohe, stated, “Upon my arrival this morning, I did not witness any significant support for other candidates. This did not surprise me as the people of Owo have long shown dedication to the Aiyedatiwa cause.” He further emphasized, “The substantial backing Aiyedatiwa is r...
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Ondo Aspirants Express No Confidence in Primary Election Committee Chairman
20Apr By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Ondo Aspirants Express No Confidence in Primary Election Committee Chairman

The aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have expressed a vote of no confidence in the primary election committee being overseen by Ododo from Kogi. The primary election is meant to select the party's flag bearer for the upcoming Governorship election on November 16. During a press briefing in Akure while the election was ongoing, the aspirants raised concerns about Ododo not following the due process outlined by the national leadership of the party. Gbenga Edema, one of the aspirants, particularly criticized the delay in releasing electoral materials for the primary election. He mentioned that as of 10:00 am, the electoral materials had not been distributed, going against the resolution made during a stakeholders' meeting on Friday. Mr Sola Ajisafe, rep...
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Governor Oborevwori Makes Visit to Troubled Okuama Community
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Governor Oborevwori Makes Visit to Troubled Okuama Community

Over the weekend, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, paid a visit to the Okuama community in the Ewu Kingdom, situated in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. This community recently saw the tragic killings of 17 military officers and soldiers who were on a peacekeeping mission. During his visit, Governor Oborevwori reassured the residents who had fled the community during the crisis that it was safe for them to return. He emphasized that innocent individuals should not suffer for events they were not involved in. This marked Oborevwori's inaugural visit to the troubled Okuama community, following a previous incident where he was reportedly denied access by the military. Reports indicate that the Governor and his delegation emb...
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Suspension of Academic Activities at Plateau University Due to Insecurity
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Suspension of Academic Activities at Plateau University Due to Insecurity

In response to the tragic killing of a second-year student at Plateau University, Bokkos, the management has made the difficult decision to suspend academic activities for a period of 10 days. Expressing this decision was Mr. Yakubu Ayuba, the Registrar of the university, in a statement released on Saturday in Jos. On Thursday night, gunmen carried out an attack on Chikam, a neighboring community of the university, resulting in the death of a student named Dading Jordan. Prior to this, the university had already declared a two-day mourning period in honor of the deceased student. "Due to the unfortunate incident that took place in Plateau University, Bokkos, and its surrounding areas, the management has decided to close the university for 10 days starting from Friday, April 19," Ayuba ...
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20Apr By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Mixed Reactions as Portable Threatens to Kick Wife Out Over Birthday Caption

Popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, who is famously known as Portable, caused a stir when he issued a warning to his wife, Bewaji Ewatomi, concerning a birthday message she shared recently. His wife, Mama Zeh, flooded her social media feed with lovely birthday pictures on Friday to mark the occasion. However, it was the ‘self-made queen’ title she used in her post that didn't sit well with her husband, leading him to react swiftly. Portable pointed out that he is actually the force behind his wife's success and popularity, disputing her claim of being a 'queen' on her own. He exclaimed, “I am the one who has made you strong, so I don't understand why you refer to yourself as queen of yourself. You need to either alter your caption or leave my home.”
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The ideal Super Eagles coach according to Troost-Ekong
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

The ideal Super Eagles coach according to Troost-Ekong

Expressing his preference, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong stated that he would lean towards having a local coach at the helm of the Super Eagles. Since Jose Peseiro's departure at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not appointed a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles. Reports suggest that former international Emmanuel Amuneke, as well as two foreign candidates, Domenec Torrent and Antonio Conceicao, are being considered for the role. Responding to a question from Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami about his preferred choice during a radio program on Eagles FM, Troost-Ekong expressed his inclination towards having a local tactician succeed Peseiro. "I believe that would be the ideal scenario for our team, to be fra...
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Edun: FG to Utilize Ways and Means to Combat Inflation
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Edun: FG to Utilize Ways and Means to Combat Inflation

The strategy to tackle inflation by addressing the issue of excessive liquidity in the system will involve the Federal Government utilizing Ways and Means advances, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy. Edun made this revelation in Washington DC after engaging with investors during the ongoing spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Earlier in February, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, had declared that the bank would stop providing Ways and Means advances to the federal government until all outstanding debts are settled. Nevertheless, Edun asserted that both fiscal and monetary authorities are collaborating to combat inflation. Edun stated, “The two authorities are working ...
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20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Successful operations by troops in Borno and Nasarawa lead to recovery of weapons

Over the weekend, the Nigerian Army reported that its forces conducted successful clearance and search operations in Borno and Nasarawa states, resulting in the elimination of terrorists and the retrieval of firearms. In a statement released on Saturday via its X handle, the Army disclosed that the operations, carried out in collaboration with hybrid forces, took place on April 19 at Kana Village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State and various locations in Nasarawa State. During the operation, troops engaged with terrorists near Nguma Village, leading to the neutralization of two terrorists after a fierce gun battle. Additionally, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, one motorbike, six bicycles, and various other items abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. The clearance operat...
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