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Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state has announced a major cabinet shakeup in which nine Commissioners and two Special Advisers lost their jobs. In a statement signed by Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, the Secretary to the State Government, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lafia. Abdullahi said the cabinet reshuffle took immediate effect. However, he explained that the decision was to enable the affected persons focus on their political aspirations in the 2019 general elections and for others to pursue their professional/career goals. The statement listed the affected commissioners as Abdulhamid Kwarra of Ministry…

Nigeria government has deployed 1000-strong mixed force, comprising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch counterattacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns in the northern state of Zamfara. Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has also begun the deployment of fighter aircraft to Katsina, the airport with the closest proximity to Zamfara State to make for immediate and effective response to the menace posed by the bandits. “This had not been possible in the past because there was no fuel depot facility in Katsina, but NAF has devised a…

For those old enough to watch the epic fantasy film, The NeverEnding Story, you will know that the title of that movie is very apt for Nigeria’s political space. What used to be one day, one drama has quickly evolved into one hour, 10 dramas. You can’t take your eyes off the news. The propaganda machinery is out and stories flying across the country. The lead actor in this week’s drama is Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki. His supporting cast are Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Dino Melaye – who should be dubbed ‘Drama King’. Governor Samuel Ortom had more than…

The Federal Ministry of Health has recalled 2.4 million bottles of cough syrup containing codeine after a recent audit of the substance carried out by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). According to a statement by Mrs Boade Akinola, Director Media and Public Relations of the ministry on Sunday in Abuja, the recall demonstrated the Federal Government’s resolve to stem the abuse of codeine and other substances in Nigeria. Akinola said the minister had recently received the final report of the 22-man Stakeholders Committee set up by the Ministry to address the worrisome menace of codeine…

Following his retirement from football, former Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme continues to enjoy massive support from the footballing world. Ikeme who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. In support to Ikeme, active and retired goalkeepers showed support for Ikeme using #OneCarlIkeme on social media. Former England number one goalkeeper David Seaman and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel were some of the retired legends to feature in the video. Arsenal’s Petr Cech, Porto’s Iker Casillas and Manchester City’s Joe Hart also supported #OneCarlIkeme. Petr Cech, Iker Casillas…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. David Kaye, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression asking him to his use your good offices and position to “publicly press the Senate President Bukola Saraki and the entire leadership of the Senate of Nigeria to immediately withdraw a bill which aims to undermine constitutionally and internationally recognized media freedom in the country.” The Senate has passed the bill for second reading despite subsisting court case and strong opposition to it. But in a petition dated 27 July 2018 and signed…

New boxing stars are expected to emerge as all is set for the 15th edition of GOtv Boxing Night, which holds today at the at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo (formerly Liberty) Stadium, Ibadan. The event, which is being held in the Oyo state capital for the second time, will feature seven fights. The biggest in the line-up is the African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title bout between Ghana’s Nathaniel Nukpe, and incumbent champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph of Nigeria. Other bouts include an international light middleweight challenge between Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku of Nigeria and Franc Houanvoegbe…

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette scored twice as Arsenal thumped Paris St-Germain 5-1 in Singapore. Lacazette flicked in a finish from Emile Smith-Rowe’s cross and headed home his second in the friendly. Mesut Ozil, who quit international football after the World Cup, captained the Gunners and stroked in the opener, while Rob Holding headed in the fourth and Eddie Nketiah scored the fifth. Christopher Nkunku had briefly levelled for PSG with a second-half penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after Sead Kolasinac tripped Timothy Weah in the box, but Arsenal ran away with the game thereafter. READ: LeBron James regrets giving son his…

A real Nigerian prince Osmond Eweka, who is also the son-in-law of Bright Igbinedion, has been charged with fraud in New York. His trail begins one day after another Nigerian, Ochuko Sylvester Eruotor has been sentenced to 14 years in a US prison. The latter’s offence was that he led a fraud ring that prosecutors in Texas said laundered $3.5 million from hundreds of victims. The 42 year-old Eruotor was sentenced Friday in Austin. The man who lived in Canada, must also repay nearly $1.7 million, according to Washington Times. Eruotor last December was extradited from Germany. He pleaded guilty…

The All Progressives Party (APC) has expressed excitement over the exit of Benue Governor Sammuel Ortom to joint what it called “club whose philosophy is to share the money and not develop communities”. Mr Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of APC, has said that the party was relieved of Ortom defection to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I am relieved as national chairman, and I believe that the leadership of the party in Benue is also relieved that Ortom has left the party and returned to the club he belongs,” Oshiomhole said in an interview with newsmen on Friday. Oshiomhole…