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NLC PRESIDENT, JOE AJAERO, RELEASED FROM DSS CUSTODY

The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has been released on administrative bail by the Department of State Services, DSS. Ajaero, who confirmed his release to journalists said the DSS  allowed him to go home aroundpast 11pm last night after being grilled for about 15 hours since his arrest around 7am at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He explained that some police officers also came around to grill him at […]

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HAALAND’S LATE STRIKE EARNS NORWAY A WIN OVER AUSTRIA.

Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway's 2-1 win against Austria in the Nations League.  The League B Group 3 match appeared to be heading for a draw, but Haaland, who has already scored seven goals for Manchester City this season, displayed impressive strength and composure to control a ball into the box and then score. Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard limped off as he went down […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

Entertainment

COMING TO AMERICA ACTOR, EARL JONES, DIES AT 93.

A Grammy winning Hollywood actor who starred in several movies including Coming to America, James Earl Jones, has died at the age of 93. His family agent, Barry McPherson announced that Jones died yesterday morning surrounded by his family.    Jones starred in dozens of films including, Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian and starred as King Jaffe Joffer and father to Prince Akeem played by Eddie Murphy in the […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROPOSE NO STATE PARDON FOR PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF CORRUPTION

The federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said any Nigerian found guilty of corruption should not be granted a state pardon.  Fagbemi stated this yesterday at a roundtable organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for state attorneys general in Abuja, suggesting that in the next constitutional review exercise, he would propose removing those […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

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ARSENAL SUFFER FRESH INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF TOTTENHAM CLASH

Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their Premier League tie with Tottenham Hotspur clash on September 15. This comes as Norway head coach, STALE SOLBAKKEN raised concerns over MARTIN ODEGAARD’S fitness, revealing the Arsenal captain has picked up another knock while on international duty with his nation. ODEGAARD had suffered a blow to his ankle in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend at Emirates Stadium and was substituted in the 73rd […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

National

HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, ASSURES OF AVAILABILITY OF PETROL DESPITE SCARCITY AND HIKE.

The Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources, HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, says there is availability of petrol despite the scarcity and hike in the price of the product. LOKPOBIRI, who stated this yesterday  while briefing newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after meeting with Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, assured Nigerians that the scarcity being experienced would be over before weekend as petrol would be available across the country.  He stated that once the product is […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Entertainment

ELTON JOHN, OPENS UP ABOUT HIS STRUGGLE WITH EYE INFECTION.

Iconic British singer, ELTON JOHN, has opened up about his struggle with an eye infection, disclosing that the infection has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes. The 77-year-old in a personally signed statement, revealed that his healing has been extremely slow, but said he’s “feeling positive about the progress he has made thus far.” Recall that JOHN announced his retirement from touring a few months ago. His farewell tour which […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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LOOKMAN, NOMINATED FOR 2024 MEN’S BALLON D’OR AWARD.

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced last night, the 26-year-old Atalanta player was shortlisted alongside 29 other players for the sought-after award and he is the only African player in the list.  While some notable names on the list include JUDE BELLINGHAM, VINI JUNIOR, ERLING HAALAND and KYLIAN MBAPPE, Eight-time winner and current holder LIONEL MESSI is not listed for this year’s award as well as […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

National

TRADE UNION CONGRESS KICKS AGAINST RECENT INCREASE IN PUMP PRICE OF PETROL

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.”  OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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