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By Augustine Akhilomen Chelsea have intensified their move to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen before the close of the summer transfer window.The Nigerian international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge since the beginning of the transfer window.However, Thescrutinyng learnt that both Chelsea and Napoli are to align to a transfer fee that will be paid to Osimhen.It is also believed that the Super Eagles frontman wants a premium salary.Osimhen is also being admired by Al-Ahli, who reportedly have a deal in place with Napoli for his services.However, the player is yet to give his consent to…

Arise Television anchor,  Reuben Abati on Thursday says the TV station is ready to conduct interview with Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state in local Benin Language if he finds it difficult to speak English. Abati made the remarks when Emperor Jarett Tenebe, the APC state chairman appeared on The Morning Show to speak on the party’s chances ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo state. Addressing Tenebe, Abati said “Please do us a favour. We hope that after this interaction with you, we hope that your candidate, Senator…

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen defence industry cooperation. The sighing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence Ship House Abuja, after a brief visit by the delegation to the office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations in a statement to newsmen said, “The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana signed for Nigeria while the Assistant Minister of Defence of Egypt, Major General Walid Hamouda signed for Egypt.”The signing of the MoU…

President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday celebrated the leader of the Governance Advisory Council, Tajudeen Olusi on his conferment of honorary doctorate degree by the Lagos State University, LASU.At a dinner reception in honor of the GAC leader held in Lagos, President Tinubu who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Tunde Rahman, described Olusi as ‘a man of honour.'”Pa Olusi is a leader, elder statesman and community leader. He is a man of honour. The true test of a leader is how he is celebrated.…

By Augustine Akhilomen The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he’s currently worried with the present hardship affecting Nigerians and not preoccupied with the 2027 presidential election.Atiku made this known on the backdrop of PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George’s statement that he is more concerned about contesting for the next election.Recall that George advised him to learn a lesson from US President Joe Biden by stepping down for other credible candidates to contest against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.However, reacting to the…

By Augustine Akhilomen The Federal Government have appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD to shelve their seven-day warning strike.Recall that the members of the association began a seven-day warning strike to push for the rescue of a Kaduna-based doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.However, The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, during a visit to the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, said that the FG are making every effort to ensure the release of their kidnapped colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola“We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser,…

The pioneer cohorts of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have graduated.The 29 fellows of the pioneer set are graduating after one year of intensive immersion into the leadership ideals and styles of the Lagos State government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as ‘a very significant milestone, not just in the lives of these remarkable young people, but also in the unfolding story of leadership development in Lagos State and Nigeria’. Sanwo-Olu admonished the fellows to use the knowledge and leadership skills acquired to define the future of Lagos, Nigeria and Africa.The governor also promised that one of the…

The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Wednesday urged the Presidency to ensure level playing ground in the sales of crude to guard against monopolistic control in the sector.Benneth Korie Doi, the National President of NOGASA, who made the appeal at a press conference, emphasized the urgent need for improved access to refined petroleum products in Nigeria, praising Aliko Dangote’s new refinery, which he noted will enhance competition.The NOGASA National President, tasked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited on the urgent revival of Nigeria’s local refineries and highlighted the importance of combating smuggling, improving agriculture,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). This was contained in a statement by the Director Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, stated that as at today, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024.“As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 per cent…