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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says his Deputy, Philip Shaibu has the right to contest the State gubernatorial election, come 2024. In what may seem as shying away from endorsing Shaibu for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) ticket, he mentioned that his vote alone can’t decide the embattled deputy’s fate. After a Thursday closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of PDP Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Obaseki told journalists that, “I am only one of the millions of party members in Edo State. I don’t think my vote alone can determine whether he becomes the party’s flag bearer.” READ ALSO: ‘Demolitions Shouldn’t Be Done When Citizens Are Faced With Financial Stress, Hardship’ — Obi Tells State Governors “The relationship as you know is cordial. He wants to run for the office I currently occupy, he is free to and I think as a Nigerian, he has a constitutional right nobody can’t and should stop him. “The party would decide and also only the members o

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says every former Governor and any individual with corruption cases will face the agency’s investigation. The Commission’s Zonal Commander, Aliyu Yunusa said this at the opening of a one-day EFCC Civil Society Organisations engagement organised in Sokoto on Thursday. Yunusa said no one is an exception to investigation as the anti-graft agency met with Civil Society Organisations from Kebbi, Zamfara and Sokoto states to collaborate in furtherance of the preventive mandate of the Commission. The EFCC, he explained, will do everything within the law to sustain its tempo of rigorously pursuing economic and financial crime-related cases no matter who is involved. READ ALSO: “Nigerians Not Interested In Budgetary Arithmetic If Bread, Rice Prices Don’t Decrease” — Rewane According to Yunusa, the EFCC is prepared to free Nigeria from the shackles of the ‘demon’ called corruption. “Our core mandate remains and we are determined and reso

The Super Falcons completely outplayed their counterparts from Cape Verde to hit 5-0 in the first leg of their 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round qualifying fixture in Abuja on Thursday. Uchenna Kanu, with a first-half brace, and substitute Esther Okoronkwo’s second-half brace, swept the eleven-times African champions into a comfortable lead in the fixture and all but earned a place in the finals slated for Morocco in the summer of next year. Gift Monday rocked the bar from a 22-yard free-kick in the 4th minute before Kanu reaped from a goalmouth melee that followed a corner kick to slot past goalkeeper Jacinta Rodrigues. In the 14th minute, Kleydiana Borges came close with a shot that was charged down by Oluwatosin Demehin, and five minutes later, Toni Payne missed from close range to let off the Cape Verdeans. READ MORE:  Super Falcons Make Top 10 In FIFA Women’s World Cup Ranking However, Gift Monday made good goal in the 25th minute, to make it two for the hosts at t

Barely few days after the death of a traditional ruler in Otulu community, identified as Eze Joe Achulor, some suspected gunmen, on Thursday, have also assassinated a businessman, based in the Oguta, Imo State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Linus Nmuo, popularly known as Sakatan, was murdered in his residence, located at Umuezikegbu in the Egbuoma community, in the early hours of the day. A family source told Punch on condition of anonymity in Owerri that on arrival, the attackers went to their victim’s house and dragged him out. READ MORE:  Gunmen Abduct, Kill Imo Monarch He also added that Linus was shot repeatedly and made sure he died before they left the scene. The source said: “Livinus Nmuo, also known as Sakatan, from Umuezikegbu Egbuoma in Oguta LGA, Imo State, has been assassinated. He was killed in the early hours of today, Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was my cousin.” Recall that few days earlier, the ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Ife/Akpod

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Bauchi State have arrested Ibrahim Mohammed, a 25-year-old indigene of Kano State, for stealing a car at a mosque in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mohammed, who hails from Unguwan Gyadi-Gyadi in Kano State but resides in Gwarinpa, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, was arrested by operatives attached to the Tilden Fulani Police Divisional Headquarters after he stole the vehicle and fled with it. The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed these in a statement to newsmen on Wednesday. According to Wakil, the owner of the vehicle, a Toyota Vibe, parked it to observe the sunset prayers in a mosque but Mohammed stole it and was intercepted by the police after they received a signal on the incident from Kaduna. “On November 28, 2023, at about 0841hrs, credible intelligence available at the division’s disposal that a motor vehicle Toyota Vibe brand, red in colour with number plate MRR 227 AA

Two Andre Onana errors and a thunderous strike from Kerem Akturkoglu, in Istanbul, left Manchester United’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread as they twice blew two-goal advantages to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray. Erik ten Hag’s side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw the Turkish club lifelines to leave United bottom of Group A with their hopes of reaching the knockout phase in the balance before their final game at home to Bayern Munich. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that if Copenhagen beat Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena later on Wednesday, Manchester United will be knocked out of the competition with a game to spare, although they could still qualify for the Europa League. READ MORE:  Late McTominay’s Double Helps Manchester United Beat Brentford United, as they did in their last Champions League game in Copenhagen, were in a commanding position early on after superb strikes from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes inside the first

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the proposed N27.5 trillion budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Recall that Tinubu noted that the Appropriation Bill would cement macroeconomic stability, reduce deficit, increase capital spending and allocation to reflect the priority areas of his administration. The highlighted priority areas include security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction and social security. Information Nigeria understands that the N27.5 trillion “Budget of Renewed Hope” is 26% higher than the 2023 budget presented by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. Reacting to the proposed budget, PDP’s spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, said if the appropriation bill is passed by the National Assembly, it will “further asphyxiate Nigerians and plunge our nation into more economic depression and hopelessness.” According to the Party

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command has disclosed that it has handed over a $54,330 bribe offered to the command by importers of tramadol tablets to the Lagos Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Michael Wekas. Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dera Nnadi, while handing over the money, stressed the tolerance for corruption stance of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. The Area Controller revealed that the imported tramadol tablets were falsely declared as electrical appliances valued at over N856m while the bribe was offered to compromise officers. Commending the officers for rejecting the bribe and working ethically and lawfully in the interest of national security, Nnadi said the act violated Section 233 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. He urged port users to always be compliant, as the service in collaboration with agencies like EFCC will continue

Former Super Eagles manager, Samson Siasia, said that the players must improve their performance to stand a chance of competing for the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The former striker made this known in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Siasia believes that both the players and the technical staff must step up their game if they wish to make a significant impact at the upcoming AFCON. He said: “Like the majority of Nigerians, I am worried about the Eagles’ lacklustre performances so far. Struggling against countries like Lesotho and Zimbabwe is not a good sign of a team ready to win the Africa Cup of Nations as well as qualify for the 2026 World Cup.” READ MORE:  World Cup Qualifier: “Super Eagles Dropped Points Against Zimbabwe Due To Fatigue” – Pesiero “Let us not deceive ourselves, we cannot be the best in Africa with this disorganised team. Our players must be made to understand what it means to wear the green and white jersey of the nation while the

Afrobeat musician Davido has thanked Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy’s wife on Twitter for serving him a delicious meal. Davido has sparked mixed reactions online after he took to his X page to disclose that he is still full with the fufu and light soup the wife of Stonebwoy, Dr. Louisa prepared for him two days ago. READ MORE: Emefiele Fails To Meet N300m Bail Condition, To Remain In Prison As Court Adjourns Case Till January Davido tweeted, “I’m still full from the fufu n light soup wey we chop for @stonebwoy house two days ago …. @drlouisa_s God bless u my sister …. Love you guys !! 🇬🇭🇳🇬❤️”. This post from Davido has attracted mixed reactions from social media users. @ Killer:  “ Hilda bacci can’t do this kind of food for you 🤣🤣”. @ Blackcode:  “ Damn Davido, you’re making us drool with that fufu n light soup feast! Ghana-Nigeria culinary collab, representing the love and unity between our nations. Can’t wait to try it myself!” @ Ktoons  commented, “ Nigerians should com

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday, described the 2023 general elections as “credible in many substantial aspects”. Recall that many Nigerians believed that the election was manipulated, while some gave kudos to the electoral body. However, in a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Jega said his favourable assessment of the polls was not necessarily in defence of his successor and incumbent INEC chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood. Jega said: “I would say that, in many substantial aspects, it was credible,” he said. READ MORE:  Probe Why Upload Of Presidential Poll Results To IReV Failed — Jega To INEC “In areas where we have seen serious challenges that are avoidable and should have been avoided, I believe that to a large extent, and you asked me to be very frank with you, we have a tendency to heap blame on the leadership of an electoral management body and I have had my own fair share of those kinds o

Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that FC Barcelona Femení’s forward, Asisat Oshoala and Jennifer Echegrini have withdrawn from the Super Falcons squad to face Cape Verde in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie this week. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the eleven times champions and the above mentioned African nation will play their first leg on Thursday at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. However, the NFF in a statement on Sunday disclosed that Coach Justin Madugu will have to select replacements for the FC Barcelona striker and the American-based midfielder. The NFF communications department, assistant director (Technical), Abdulrafiu Yusuf, said that the two players had been sent their flight tickets to travel to Nigeria a whole week before they announced on Saturday that they would be unable to join the squad. Yusuf said: “We were surprised that they had the flight tickets for so long and did not say anything, only for them to send different messages on Satu

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to remain unaffected by the influence of public’s positions in their rulings. Ariwoola led this out during the commencement of the special session for the 2023/2024 legal year and the induction of 58 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of hard work, honesty, and courtesy among judicial officers. Urging them to carry out their duties humbly and treat litigants, witnesses, and bar members with respect, he reiterated that the judiciary will never be overwhelmed by the noises of the mob. READ MORE:  Number Of Supreme Court Justices Lowest In History — CJN Ariwoola However, the CJN emphasized that, while fulfilling their responsibilities, judicial officers must remember that public opinions, sentiments, or emotions should never supersede the law when making decisions on cases. “The law remains the law, no matter whose interest is involved. In all we d

Jimmy Odukoya, the recently appointed senior pastor and former Nollywood actor, has raised millions of naira for members during a church service, and this act has got tongues wagging. Recall that approximately two months ago, amid much controversy, Jimmy succeeded his late father, Taiwo Odukoya, the founder of the Fountain of Life Church. In a video circulating on social media, the pastor was seen soliciting money for a student who needed N140K to cover his school’s tuition and ended up receiving N640K. Another lady also stepped out on how she needed 7500 Canadian dollars [roughly N6.3M] and ended up raising the sum of N9.6M for the church member. READ MORE: “Indiscipline Among Judiciary Must Not Be Allowed ” – Itse Sagay The act of kindness of pastor Jimmy Odukoya has since generated a wave of reactions online as many commended him. Reactions as since trailed the video… jeffryprettypretty opined: “If all the big big church in Nigeria were like this poverty for reduce for Nige

Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has opened up on personal challenges with stopping the habit of smoking. The 73-year-old Area Fada made this known in an interview with Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, stating he does not drink alcohol. The entertainer said he is cautious about his health and often visits the gym to stay fit, adding that his parents and grandparents lived long. The maverick singer admitted that he takes a bit of alcoholic wine but maintained that he is not a regular drinker. READ ALSO: “Was Just Fully Used To Get Blown” – Isreal Dmw Says As He Shares Evidence Amidst Marriage Saga (Photos) Acknowledging he often found himself struggling with the addiction, he added that the longest time he stayed away from smoking was about seven years. “I was lucky enough to form the habit of always going to the gym and looking after my physical wellbeing. You know, people in the [entertainment] industry, a lot of things are speculated about th

A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has reacted over the recent 160 million SUV approved for each lawmaker in the country. Recall that the National Assembly had come under heavy attacks by Nigerians and some other opposition parties after news of the luxury vehicles went viral. Reacting to the development during an interview with Daily Trust, on Saturday, Lamido condemned the move by the lawmakers. He said that the National Assembly are not reflecting the people’s wishes with their decision. He opined that because the legislators spend so much in getting elected they see their job as an investment, rather than a means to serve the people. Lamido said: “Are they reflecting the people’s wishes? They are not, then how were they elected? How would they ignore the Nigerian environment, in terms of our standing and status, to do that kind of appropriation for the president? READ MORE:  ‘They’ve To Use It’ — Obi Backs Purchase Of SUVs For Lawmakers “So, what I am saying is t

Renowned rapper MI Abaga has reflected on how he experienced a breakup that changed his life and how he met and fell in love with his wife, Eniola. According to MI, after going through a heartbreak and still considering his options of getting back into the dating scene, he met Eniola Mafe, his wife who lives overseas. He revealed, while speaking in a recent podcast, that he had tried several dating apps, but wasn’t satisfied with what he had seen. MI claimed that he asked people to match him with someone they knew because he was frustrated. He claimed that after hearing about Eniola from his friend Audu, he looked her up on Instagram and decided to follow her. READ MORE: “Indiscipline Among Judiciary Must Not Be Allowed ” – Itse Sagay According to him, one thing led to another, and they got talking on the app; he said that as soon as they got talking, they never stopped speaking to each other. The rapper said that was when he knew she was the one for him, and then he realized t

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday night waded into the leadership crisis threatening the peace of Ondo State by insisting that Rotimi Akeredolu remains the State’s Governor. However, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party has termed the President’s intervention as “mere window dressing.” Information Nigeria reports that the intervention stems from the need to restore political stability in the months-long crisis between factions loyal to Akeredolu, and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. After negotiations between the President and the Deputy Governor, representatives of Governor Akeredolu, Federal and State lawmakers of Ondo, officials of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other stakeholders at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu advised all opposing parties to bury the hatchet and embrace peace. “This means that Governor Akeredolu remains Chief Executive of the State, Aiyedatiwa remains Deputy Governor, and members of the State Executive Council

Mr. Joseph Aloba, the late singer Mohbad’s father, has pleaded with the public to help pay for DNA test to establish Liam’s true paternity. In an interview dated 24, November, with well-known Ibadan broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, Mr. Aloba made the appeal and implored Nigerians to support him in his pursuit of justice for his son. He highlighted the importance of conducting the DNA test in two different hospitals, Aloba emphasized his inability to accept his grandson, Liam , if the test reveals another man as the biological father. When asked, Mohbad’s father stated; “I want Nigerians that are fighting for justice for Mohbad not to get tired, they should please support me because I can’t do it alone. “They should help me find out what killed my son. And I also want the DNA of his son to be done because I don’t want to accept a bastard child. READ MORE: Isreal DMW’s Ex-Wife Accuses Him Of Beating Up Her Mother “I need help. You know as a father, I have to arrange money for the DNA,

Rapper Oladips, has addressed his fans and said he will give his side of the story when he feels well enough. Recall that after he claimed to be suffering from a long-term illness, the musician’s death shocked a lot of Nigerians. Few days later, it was claimed that the popular rapper had staged his own demise in order to gain popularity for his album. He had not responded to any of the allegations until today when he shared a video of him on his Instagram story with the caption, “proof of life” . He went live on Instagram shortly after, promising his fans to explain his own side of the story as soon as he is well. READ MORE: Reps Direct NBC To Dialogue With Multichoice Over DSTV/GOTV Subscription Hike Oladips looked very somber and visibly unwell in the video, while imploring his fans to pray for him. See some reactions below… @Afemmy6440 wrote: “It is better if he has stayed dead. Because we will know he chased clout for his mid album. This guy just pave a way for this rubbi

  Chef Dammy has been arrested by the police AIG zone 1, Akure, due to a petition that she filed against her pastor. Recall that few months ago, Chef Dammy revealed some frightening information regarding the pastor who sponsored her cook-a-thon contest. According to Chef Dammy, her pastor should be held responsible if anything happens to her. Chef Dammy posted on her page in the wee hours of October 19, 2023, revealing that her life was in jeopardy, causing fear and panic. READ MORE: “Nobody Is Posting His Music Because He’s Still Alive” – Yul Edochie On Oladips Death Saga According to her, she has been living in constant fear and nearly died a few days ago. She disclosed how “men of God” threatened, cursed, and insulted her for months after her cook-a-thon. In a tweet seen online by a user with the handle Yemie Fash, he disclosed that the chef had been picked up by the police and also raised an alarm that the particular station that arrested Dammy has a track record of being c

Youths in their numbers on Wednesday evening, took to the streets of Kano, protesting over the Appeal Court verdict that sacked Abba Yusuf as the Governor of the State. The protesters, comprising workmen, set tyres on fire along the Dan Agundi area of Kano while chanting solidarity songs for the Governor. But they were dispersed by police officers who were mobilised to the scene of the protest. Policemen barricaded the road leading to the government house, while motorists were diverted to drive on one lane. The protesters were seen in the Kofar Nassarawa and BUK road. The fresh protest came after the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement surfaced in the public domain and seemed contrary to the verdict of the appellate court. Some of the protesters said they were ready to die as they demanded justice. Meanwhile, Yusuf, on Wednesday, filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging his removal as Governor by the Appeal Court last week. READ ALSO: Tension As Okada Riders, ‘

Late singer Mohbad, is currently undergoing a toxicology test in the United States as part of an autopsy to ascertain the cause of his death. This was confirmed by the Lagos Coroner Court sitting in Ikorodu on Wednesday 23, November 2023. The state counsel, O. Akinde, revealed this during the ongoing inquest on Wednesday. Akinde informed Coroner Magistrate Adetayo Shotobi that the test was necessary because the autopsy on the deceased’s external body had been completed. He said: “The toxicology test, which has to do with the internal body, is being done in the US.” READ MORE: Jay Boogie, Lied About Kidney Failure To Defraud Nigerians – LGBT Community Reveals (VIDEO) His disclosure followed the insistence of the counsel to the father of the deceased, David Fadimu, on reasons for the delay of the test result. Meanwhile, the Coroner, Magistrate Shotobi, had requested to know the reason behind the choice of a foreign toxicologist despite the presence of toxicology laboratories in N

  Collins Enebeli Ajereh, the father of well-known music executive and record producer, Don Jazzy, has declared that he is not pressuring his 40-year-old son to get married. He recalled that Don Jazzy had been married before, but decided to part ways with his wife. In a recent interview with TVC, Ajereh emphasized that marriage is a personal choice and insisted that he would not put pressure on Don Jazzy to get married again. READ MORE: “I Have Every Proof” – Mohbad’s Wife Clears Air On Father-In-Law’s Accusations, Shares Reason Behind Beef He stated: “He [Don Jazzy] was married. But they [he and his ex-wife] decided to end their marriage.” When he was asked whether he hopes his son, Don Jazzy, would remarry, he said: “Well, that is his choice. The question of marriage is individual choice. Some people choose marriage and some don’t and yet have relationships that might blossom into what makes their lives complete.” He continued by saying he didn’t believe Don Jazzy’s decision

Wunmi, wife of late singer Mohbad, has finally addressed the accusations made against her by her father-in-law. She explained in a recent interview that all the old man had said about her had been lies, not a shred of truth. She claimed that her father-in-law wants her imprisoned so that he can inherit the assets of her late husband. In her words, “ Everything Baba (Mohbad’s dad) has been saying about me are all lies. I decided not to grant interviews because I am messed up mentally and I need to take care of my baby. Baba’s aim is for me to be jailed so that everything that belongs to my son will be given to him. READ MORE: LP Senator Snaps, Raises Voice At Akpabio For Selecting Minority Leaders “He has been calling Adura (Moh’s brother) to lie against me at the coroner court. I have every proof. That was the reason Adura has refused to go to him. Baba said he saw some clothes filled with blo*d when he came to our house after my husband passed away. That was a blatant lie. He ha

The business side of football is as intricate and dynamic as the game itself. This article will delve into the economics of transfer fees and player salaries, shedding light on the factors that drive these financial aspects of the sport. Understanding Transfer Fees in Football The transfer market is a significant economic driver in professional football. Clubs negotiate transfer fees to acquire a player’s registration from another team. These fees have skyrocketed over the years, influenced by various factors such as a player’s marketability, potential, age, contract length, and the buying club’s financial power. Factors Influencing Transfer Valuations Clubs and player agents often engage in complex negotiations to settle on a transfer fee. These discussions are shaped by: Player Performance . Consistent, high-level performances can increase a player’s valuation significantly. Age and Potential . Young players with high potential may command higher fees, as clubs pay for both cu

The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday gave a double life sentence to a 65-year-old man, identified as Igwe Ambrose for sticking his fingers into the private parts of his tenant’s seven- and eleven-year-old children. Justice Abiola Soladoye ruled that the prosecution had proven Ambrose’s four counts of sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child beyond a reasonable doubt. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Monday. According to the statement, the landlord committed the offences at Shagari Estate, Ipaja, between January and June 2021. The statement read: “Ambrose was found guilty of inserting fingers into the private parts of his tenant’s children. The survivors are aged seven and 11. READ MORE:  “She Seduced Me” – Father Of 20 Who Raped 12-Year-Old Girl Confesses “He was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatm

Nigerian rapper and songwriter Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, has narrated his near death experience he once had. In an interview on “Untapped”, the singer said the incident which happened on November 16, 2013, on a highway in Abuja, on their way to a wedding where he had been paid to perform. He said the incident involved him and two of his friends and claimed the life of their driver. The rapper that he and his friends started saying their last prayers because they felt like they were going to die too. They claimed it was a high profile wedding in the North, where Falz was paid a million naira by the client to perform. They were supposed to go by air but did not book their tickets on time, so a friend of his, Sule, advised that they go by road instead, which they did. One of his friends, however, had shown disapproval of them traveling by road but erased the thoughts because they were traveling in broad daylight and asked the rapper to pray before they pr