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02/01/2024

BREAKING!!!
Havard President, Claudine Gay resigns over alleged plagiarism and other allegations.

Harvard President Claudine Gay will resign Tuesday afternoon, bringing an end to the shortest presidency in the University's history, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

30/11/2023

“Some contractors were bringing quotations that ran into hundreds of millions, and some close to N1 billion just to renovate the Government House. And the governor said it was not a priority when Abia pensioners were being owed, civil servants not paid and our hospitals in ruins,” - Alex Otti https://snip.ng/nRKrF

30/11/2023

🔵 James: “I take full responsibility for my red card, two silly mistakes”.

“Another lesson for me to learn, I apologise to fans and teammates”.

“The performance was far below our standards but this game does not define us! We've made huge improvements against many top teams”.

Chelsea star - Reese James, on his errors, and the team's poor performance against Newcastle United.

30/11/2023

VALENTINE OZIGBO APPOINTED FIRST NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON WORLD FREESTYLE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BOARD

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a significant development for African sports, Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet 'N' Tricks, has been appointed as the first-ever Non-Executive Director and leader for Africa on the Board of the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA).

This landmark appointment was announced by Steve Elias, Co-Founder and President of WFFA and Daniel Wood, Co-Founder and Secretary General of WFFA, during the World Freestyle Football Championship held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.

"Valentine is bringing some transformational event concepts, partnerships and networks into Freestyle Football, which is going to dramatically raise the profile of athletes, the community and the Sport as a whole across the globe," Mr Wood told the audience. "We couldn't be happier to have him on board as a key member of the team."

Echoing the enthusiasm, Steve Elias, Co-Founder and President of the WFFA added, "We are beyond excited about the energy and passion that Mr Valentine Ozigbo is bringing to the Sport of Freestyle Football. He has already brought some fresh thinking and profile to the communities across the continent of Africa with fantastic impact, so we envisage a prosperous future for the Sport with Valentine's support."

Valentine Ozigbo, a multi-award-winning global CEO and politician, has been instrumental in promoting freestyle football across Africa.

As the Founder and Chairman of Feet 'N' Tricks, the biggest promoter of the sport in the continent, Ozigbo has played a pivotal role in hosting major events and championships, including the Nigerian Freestyle Football Championship and the African Freestyle Football Championship.

Under Ozigbo's leadership, Feet 'N' Tricks supported hosting the just concluded first-ever world championship held in Africa alongside the Home Boyz of Kenya and the WFFA.

Also, Feet 'N' Tricks recently hosted the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, a continental championship in which 14 elite freestylers competed in Egypt.

The event, held on November 14, 2023, concluded the crowning of Ali Yahia Ouahmed from Algeria as the African Freestyle Football Champion of 2023. Alongside Ali, Ramy Boujlil from Morocco and Mohamed Gamal from Egypt secured the second and third places, respectively.

The competition, part of the Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF2023), not only highlighted the sporting talents but also emphasised the cultural unity and richness of the African continent.

Ozigbo's appointment is seen as a significant step in recognising and furthering the growth of freestyle football in Africa.

Ozigbo is the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, Africa's conglomerate in terms of shareholder base. His contributions as a business leader, philanthropist, and tech visionary, along with his experience as a Special Adviser to Peter Obi during Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, are expected to bring a unique perspective to the WFFA Board.

The World Freestyle Football Association, as the global governing body, is responsible for organising global championships and standardising the sport's rules.

With Ozigbo's appointment, the WFFA aims to expand its global footprint and provide a larger platform for athletes to showcase their skills internationally.

Source: C. C. Emereronwu

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05/09/2023

Philip Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has withdrawn the suit he filed at the Federal High Court to stop an alleged plot by the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to remove him from office.

Source: Channels

01/09/2023

Landowner Sues Wike Over Demolition of Property.

A landowner, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba, has charged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, to court over the demolition of his building under construction at Plot 226, Cotonou Street, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja.

There are indications that one Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba, has charged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom ...

07/05/2023

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Credit: Channels Television

07/05/2023

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07/05/2023

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07/05/2023

Sen. Ike Ekweremadu's daughter speaks to BBC after the conviction of her parents

09/04/2023

BREAKING: APC Expels Senator-Elect, Gives Reasons

The Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken disciplinary action against Senator-elect David Jimkuta for alleged gross anti-party activities.

Control TV reports that Jimkuta has been expelled from the party by the Takum Local Government division of the party. This is according to a letter signed by the party’s council chairman, Hon. Sirajo Sallau, and dated April 7th, 2023.

The expulsion followed an investigation by the disciplinary committee, which considered the allegations leveled against the senator-elect. In light of these findings, the party felt that expulsion was the appropriate course of action.

Source(s): Control TV, Opera News

09/04/2023

NO REFUND AFTER PAYMENT’: Peace Mass Transit Loses in Court

Transport company, Peace Mass Transit has lost its legal battle in a matter bordering on refund of money to passengers for trips not undertaken.

The incident that led to the suit occurred on the 10th of February, 2021, when the Plaintiff, Patrick C. Chukwuma purchased a ticket from the Obollor-Afor branch of Peace Mass Transit Limited to convey him to Enugu.

Following a two hours delay occasioned by the absence of passengers, the Plaintiff returned to the ticketing office and asked for a refund of the N500 he paid as the transportation fare.

However, staff of the Defendant refused to refund the money, insisting that their company policy was that money paid for transport fare cannot be returned to the passenger and citing the statement written on their ticket to that effect as conclusive proof of their position.

When the Plaintiff tried to explain to them that their policy was unlawful, as the law mandates them to refund fares for services that have not been provided they retorted in a rude manner, prompting the learned counsel to leave their park and seek alternative means of traveling back to Enugu.

A letter written by the lawyer to the Peace Mass Group of companies demanding an apology and refund was neglected, prompting the lawyers law firm to institute the action.

Delivering its judgement, the Court through Hon. Justice C.O. Ajah declared the no refund policy as illegal, null and void in light of the provisions of Sections 120, 104, 129 (1) (a) and (b) (iii) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018.

The court further ordered the Defendant to pay the sum of N500,000 as damages to the Plaintiff.

Meanwhile, many Nigerians have been reacting to the judgment, describing it as an end to impunity among service providers.

Source: Coal city connect.

01/01/2023

New Premium Rates for Vehicle insurance, released by NAICOM

29/12/2022

Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantès do Nascimento, also known as Pele, has died at the age of 82, following a relapse in his health, which saw him transfered to end of life care earlier in December, 2022.

17/12/2022

PHOTOS: Jonathan, Obi, Oyedepo, Others Attend Enenche’s Daughter Wedding

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, were among the dignitaries who attended the church wedding of Deborah, daughter of the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, in Abuja.

The wedding held at the Glory Dome in Abuja, the headquarters of Enenche’s church.

Deborah and her husband, Sam, held their traditional wedding on Thursday.

Credit: Twitter | Santario_, PeterObi

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17/12/2022

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10/12/2022

These three sailed from Nigeria to Spain at the helm of an oil tanker.

The Maltese-flagged ship sailed from Lagos to Las Palmas in the Canaries for 11 days, covering 2,700 nautical miles during the voyage.

In all that time, the three inseparable friends sat there, in the same pose, just few inches from the water, day and night, for the entire eleven days.

Credit: Behind the Curtains

10/12/2022

When completed, the hospital will rank Katsina the only state in Nigeria with two Federal Medical Centres while 15 other states are without such a hospital.https://bit.ly/3uvbNel

09/12/2022

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09/12/2022

Gunmen Kill Pawpaw's Brother, Others in Imo

Incidences of armed violence were reported in parts of Owerri and Mbaitoli and their environs in Imo State on Friday afternoon, as there were heavy attacks by gunmen, in a bid to enforce a five-day sit-at-home order.

The gunmen, who struck at different locations, killed a policeman and Prince Iheme, an elder brother to movie superstar, Osita Iheme, aka Pawpaw. A serving commissioner in the state Mr. Martin Eke was also injured in one of the attacks.

07/12/2022

A Turn in African Leadership Trends

07/12/2022

Organ Harvesting in Nigeria

By Efe Onodjae The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into how two teenagers residing at Iyana-Ipaja area sold their organs to a medical doctor

07/12/2022

Summary of the new CBN Currency Policy

06/12/2022

Tragic

A boxer has died in the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State.

The boxer, Chukwuemeka Igboanugo who was
representing Imo State, died after being knocked out in a bout with Prince Gaby Amagor, representing Anambra State in the 86kg category.