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Exciting News: Zidane on the Verge of Joining a New Club with Personal Terms Agreed

19Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Exciting News: Zidane on the Verge of Joining a New Club with Personal Terms Agreed

Zinedine Zidane, the former head coach of Real Madrid, is on the brink of taking over as the manager of Bayern Munich. In a recent report by Mundo Deportivo, it has been revealed that most of the negotiations between Zidane and Bayern Munich have been successfully concluded. The report further mentions that the Frenchman has already held discussions with the German Bundesliga club regarding potential reinforcements, particularly in the defensive department. Initially, Bayern had set their sights on Julian Nagelsmann to succeed the current manager, Thomas Tuchel, who is set to depart the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. However, Nagelsmann recently decided to extend his contract with the Germany national team, paving the way for Zidane's potential appointment. Having be...

Warning from JAMB to candidates: Avoid fraudsters

19Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Warning from JAMB to candidates: Avoid fraudsters

JAMB has urged candidates taking the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations to refrain from sharing their information with fraudsters. During a monitoring exercise at the JAMB Professional Centre in Bwari, the Board Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, emphasized the importance of the day's examination, highlighting the significant advancements made in the past seven years. Prof Oloyede commended the security agencies for their effective collaboration in apprehending individuals involved in fraudulent activities, stressing that measures have been implemented to curb such practices. He expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies such as the Inspector-General of Police, Department of State Services, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, and the Nigerian Polic...

Market Regulation by FCCPC in Nasarawa State

19Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Market Regulation by FCCPC in Nasarawa State

In its efforts to monitor prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission recently visited Masaka market in Nasarawa State to ensure compliance. This move is part of a larger initiative by the commission to uphold standards for pricing, quantity, and quality of goods sold by merchants nationwide. NewsNow reported yesterday that the FCCPC conducted inspections at two 4U Supermarket branches in Wuse 2, Abuja. During the operation, the Commission confiscated 94 bags of expired products and shut down the branch located at 58 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Wuse 2. View additional images from the enforcement action:

Tragic Auto Accident Claims Five Lives and Leaves Numerous Injured in Imo State

19Apr

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Metro

Tragic Auto Accident Claims Five Lives and Leaves Numerous Injured in Imo State

Tragedy struck as five individuals lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a grievous accident that involved a transit bus and a tipper truck near Orogwe market bus stop in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. Reports indicate that the luxurious bus, owned by the Lords Chosen Ministry, was ferrying church members from Lagos State to Owerri for a religious program. According to an eyewitness named Daniel Iwu, the fatal collision occurred when the tipper truck emerged from a bend, and the bus, traveling at high speed, swerved in an attempt to avoid it. The impact led to the tipper striking the rear of the bus, causing it to careen into a roadside culvert. Tragically, the conductor and driver of the tipper lost their lives on the spot, while the bus ...

Ministerial Evaluation of Electronic Gates at Abuja Airport

19Apr

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Ministerial Evaluation of Electronic Gates at Abuja Airport

Conducting a trial of the newly introduced electronic gates (e-gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, indicated that the project was nearing completion. Plans revealed by Tunji-Ojo include the full deployment of the e-gates by the upcoming week. In attendance were high-ranking officials, such as the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako, and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap. The minister stressed the e-gates' objective to enhance passenger flow by eliminating unnecessary human interactions and bureaucratic complexities. The deployment strategy includes 29 e-gates for Lagos, four each for Enugu and Kano, and five for Port Harcourt. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the stringent testing of airport...

Exciting News: Golden Eaglets Set to Compete Against Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo in Group B at WAFU B Tourney

19Apr

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Sports

Exciting News: Golden Eaglets Set to Compete Against Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo in Group B at WAFU B Tourney

The draw for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has placed the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in Group B. In this group, Manu Garba’s team will face tough competition from Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo. Meanwhile, Group A will see hosts Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Benin battling it out. Preparations for the tournament commenced in Abuja, with the Golden Eaglets gearing up for the challenge ahead. Nigeria emerged victorious in the same competition held in Cape Coast, Ghana, two years ago. Mark your calendars as the tournament is set to unfold in Accra from May 15th to 28th.

Request for Initiation of Impeachment Process Against Governor Ododo in Kogi Assembly

19Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Request for Initiation of Impeachment Process Against Governor Ododo in Kogi Assembly

Urging action, human rights lawyer Deji Ajare has called upon Kogi State House of Assembly's Speaker, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Usman Ododo. Ajare's plea was delivered in a letter addressed to the speaker via the House clerk on Friday. In the letter, Ajare highlighted the governor's alleged misconduct and abuse of office, specifically citing the use of the governor's motorcade to facilitate the departure of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. This act, as per Ajare, constituted harboring a fugitive, obstructing justice, and misusing state resources. Following a reported incident where the Governor escorted his predecessor away following an EFCC operation at Bello's residence in Abuja, Ajare emphasized the need for the House to collabo...

Bwala Criticizes EFCC for Declaring Yahaya Bello as Wanted

19Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Bwala Criticizes EFCC for Declaring Yahaya Bello as Wanted

Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the now-defunct Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, has voiced his disagreement with the decision made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, as wanted. Bwala expressed his belief that the EFCC possesses all necessary tools to apprehend Bello, making the declaration of him as wanted unnecessary. He questioned why the EFCC did not handle Bello in a similar manner to how they dealt with former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. Yahaya Bello was declared wanted by the EFCC in connection to an alleged case of money laundering amounting to N80.2 billion. The anti-corruption agency has mentioned to the Federal High Court in Abuja its contemplation of involving the Nigerian Ar...

South Africa Leads Best African Airports 2024, Nigeria Absent

19Apr

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South Africa Leads Best African Airports 2024, Nigeria Absent

Reported by BBC on Thursday, a UK-based airline and airport review site, Skytrax, declared Cape Town International Airport in South Africa as the top African airport for 2024. The rankings were unveiled during the 25th anniversary of the World Airport Awards held in Frankfurt, Germany. Research spanned from August 2023 to March 2024, involving over 100 nationalities of customers, according to data from the airport review platform. Following closely behind Cape Town International Airport was Durban King Shaka Airport, also situated in South Africa. Securing the third spot was another South African airport – Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport. Explore the full 2024 Best African Airports list: C...

Kassi Kouadio’s Take on President Touadera’s Dissent to Macron’s Global Ambitions

19Apr

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News

Kassi Kouadio’s Take on President Touadera’s Dissent to Macron’s Global Ambitions

Insights from international political analyst Kassi Kouadio shed light on the intricate political landscape of the Central African Republic (CAR) and Ukraine. According to Kouadio's recent article focusing on France and Russia's roles in CAR, he argues that France's involvement in other nations' political affairs has surpassed acceptable boundaries. In his piece, Kouadio mentions an encounter between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Central African counterpart Faustin Archange Touadera on April 17, 2024. The meeting at the Elysee Palace aimed to address the current situation in the CAR and enhance bilateral relations. Both leaders agreed on a roadmap towards a "constructive partnership" and to rekindle their diplomatic ties. The Elysee Palace disclosed that during a working lun...