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VICTOR OSIMHEN RESCUES ONE POINT FOR NAPOLI AGAINST CAGLIARI

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen's late header earned Serie A title chasers Napoli a 1-1 draw at Cagliari yesterday. With both leaders Ac Milan and second-placed Internazionale dropping points over the weekend, the door was left open for Napoli to return to the summit with victory in Sardinia, but the visitors struggled to really get going. The hosts had much better chances throughout the contest, with Gaston Pereiro's second-half strike that wriggled through the hands of Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 85

Foreign

PUTIN ORDERS TROOPS INTO EASTERN UKRAINE ON PEACEKEEPING DUTIES

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border. Russia said the troops would be "peacekeeping" in the breakaway regions, which it has backed since 2014 but the US said calling them peacekeepers was "not acceptable, accusing Russia of creating a pretext for war. Meanwhile, […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 56

National

FORMER PRESIDENT OBASANJO URGES OLDER POLITICIANS TO STEP DOWN FOR YOUNGER ONES

As 2023 elections draw closer, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the older generation to step down for the younger ones. The former President, who spoke yesterday said the older generation should support the younger generation with the needed knowledge and experience to transform Nigeria. He faulted old politicians still contesting for the Presidency in 2023, stressing that they should give room for the younger ones who are still vibrant […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 76

National

PRESIDENT BUHARI TO SIGN ELECTORAL BILL IN A MATTER OF HOURS

The presidency has assured that in a matter of hours, President Muhammadu Buhari would sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known today during an interview with newsmen. Recall that Adesina had yesterday slammed those accusing the President of delaying the signing of the bill, stressing that the Nigerian leaders action was still within the […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 48

Entertainment

NED NWOKO DENIES MARRYING ANOTHER WIFE

Nollywood actress Regina Daniel's husband, Ned Nwoko, has denied marrying another wife. The billionaire businessman and politician who made this known via his Instagram page yesterday said it is a fake news which shouldnt be peddled, adding that if he wanted to marry, it would not be done in secrecy. He stated further that there is a particular group of little-minded faceless individuals who believe they can gain followership on […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 80

Sports

RIVERS UNITED BEAT RANGERS FC TO GO TOP OF NPFL TABLE

Rivers United have returned to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL table after battling to a 1-0 win over Rangers International Fc in a week 14 match played at the Yakubu Gowon stadium in Port-Harcourt. After a barren first half, Nyima Nwagua broke the deadlock in the 61st minute to ensure the Pride of Rivers nicked the maximum points. The former Kano Pillars striker tapped home from […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 84

Foreign

BIDEN AGREES TO MEETING WITH PUTIN OVER UKRAINE

The President of the United State Joe Biden has agreed in principle to hold a summit with his counterpart from Russia, Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The White House said the talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade its Neighbor. The meeting could offer a possible diplomatic solution to one of the worst security crises in Europe in decades. United State […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 64

Politics

IMO STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION POSTPONES LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), has postponed the Local Government elections slated to hold on March 25, 2022, due to security challenges in the State. The Chairman of ISIEC, Ugochi Onyeka said they cannot hold the chairmanship and councillorship election in 10 out of the 27 local government areas in the State due to security challenges in those council areas. Onyeka, in his announcement while addressing members of […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 140

Politics

KEY POLITICAL LEADERS IN ENUGU STATE WANT GOVERNORSHIP TICKET FOR ENUGU EAST

Former President of the Senate Ken Nnamani, yesterday in an interview in Abuja insisted that the zoning of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Enugu State to Enugu East senatorial zone is for justice and fairness, noting that the principle of zoning of key political offices has been sustained in the state since 1999. Nnamani commended political leaders like the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of old Anambra state […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 62

National

UNITED KINGDOM’S MINISTER FOR AFRICA SET FOR FIRST VISIT TO NIGERIA

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford is set for a maiden visit to Nigeria. The British High Commission in a statement yesterday explained that the visit will take forward efforts by both countries to build on the UK-NIGERIA partnership and strengthen strong security, anti-corruption, and economic ties. The visit was confirmed following the UK-NIGERIA Security and Defense Partnership Dialogue in London earlier this […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 64

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