Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Jose Mourinho has delivered a sharp retort to Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager highlighted his superior Premier League title count, claiming his own trophies were won “fairly and cleanly.” The exchange began after Guardiola raised six fingers to Liverpool fans following City’s 2-0 loss at Anfield last weekend, referencing the six Premier League titles he has won compared to Mourinho’s three. The gesture evoked memories of Mourinho’s infamous three-finger salute to Chelsea and Tottenham fans during his final days as Manchester United manager in 2018. When asked if he could suffer the same fate of being sacked like…

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Friday presented the 2025 budget to the state House of Assembly. The governor made the budget presentation on Friday at the Main State Assembly Hall, Dutse, the state capital. The budget focuses on key areas such as agricultural development, infrastructure development and economic empowerment. In his remark, while presenting the budget, the governor outlined the administration’s fiscal strategies, priorities, and resource allocations for the coming year. The governor emphasised his government’s commitment to industrialisation, citing its potential to bring employment, income generation, improved internally generated revenue, development, and prosperity. He said, “The state…

The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of 19 senior police officers, which comprised ten assistant superintendents, six deputy superintendents, two chief superintendents, and one superintendent. The commission also approved the reduction in the ranks of 19 other senior police officers, one assistant commissioner of police, one chief superintendent, two superintendents, two deputy superintendents, and 13 assistant superintendents. Two Assistant Inspectors General of Police also received some punishments: one, a punishment of reprimand for refusal to carry out lawful instructions, and the other, a letter of warning for negligence. The PSC’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, who disclosed this in a…

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) will introduce a ranking system for senior secondary schools nationwide, based on the minimum benchmark standards for such schools. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the ranking will help monitor schools’ compliance with the standards set by the federal government. It will also assist parents and guardians in making informed decisions about the schools they choose for their children and wards. “Just like the National Universities Commission releases ranking for universities, we at NSSEC will also release our ranking for senior secondary schools in the country from next…

There is confusion in Kano as security operatives take over Kano Emir’s palace. According to unconfirmed reports, it was gathered that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was supposed to address some economists on the issue of the tax reforms bills. Police vehicles have blocked entrance into the palace as of the time of filing this report.

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede yesterday admonished youths to unite and take the lead in the fight against corruption. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at a Town Hall Meeting in preparation for the commemoration of the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. The 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day will be held on Monday. It has “Uniting the Youths Against Corruption” as its theme. He decried the adverse impact of corruption on the prospects of young people and the urgent need for collective action. According to him, corruption limits the opportunities for…

The Senate on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), since the privatisation of the power sector. The upper chamber described the privatisation of the power sector as a failure, while threatening to initiate legislative measures, to reverse the policy. This was made when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, submitted his report for consideration. During the debate, he noted that the Discos have largely failed to deliver reliable electricity to Nigerians. This sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the 2013 privatisation program,…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of 12 aircrafts in the past 12 months. These include two KA-360i aircraft, four DA-62 aircraft, four T-129 helicopters, and two AW-109 Trekker helicopters. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, announced this on Wednesday at this year’s Training Operations and Safety Seminar, in Abuja. Air Marshal Abubakar said the NAF is also expecting additional deliveries of three aircrafts, comprising two T-129 helicopters and one KA 360i aircraft, before the end of this year. According to the NAF’s boss, with these deliveries the force had received a total of…

The Nigerian Police Force has linked many cases of missing young women to ritual practices, with a growing connection to the rising hookup culture in the country. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, revealed this on Wednesday when she was featured on Channels Television’s Morning Brief. During the discussion on “Hookup Culture: Impact on Youth Values and Relationships,” Odutola revealed that young women aged 20 to 32 are the most affected. She added that many young people, especially males, believe that ritual killings are a way to become wealthy. “This particular menace is very serious…

The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has debunked allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Reports emerged on Tuesday alleging that Idowu had been detained in Abuja by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department over his purported involvement in real estate fraud. A police source reportedly claimed, “Pastor Bolaji Idowu, popularly known for his ‘Next Level Prayers,’ is under investigation for alleged fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering.” It was further alleged that the cleric regained his freedom after interventions by some prominent…