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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been made an MBE for services to vulnerable children at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The England striker was honoured by Prince Williams, the Duke of Cambridge earlier. The 24-year-old has been recognised for his drive to ensure no child in need went hungry during the pandemic. He was joined by his mum Melanie, whose work around food poverty has seen a foodbank warehouse named after her. In March 2020, Rashford took to social media to highlight his fears about the impact that shutting schools would have on disadvantaged children. W/Cup Qualifier: Sancho,…

The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King and Engr. Mohammed Sani Baba as Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The confirmation of both nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs. The nominees are to represent Kogi and Bauchi states, respectively, on the Commission. In his presentation, Chairman of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi, said based on available documents and presentations made to the Committee during the screening exercise, the nominees satisfied the requirements for appointment…

Senate urges IGP to make findings of investigation public The Senate on Tuesday condemned the invasion of the Abuja home of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Peter-Odili, by operatives of security agencies. The upper chamber also commended the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, for making arrests and constituting a panel to investigate the raid on her residence. Accordingly, it urged the Police Inspector-General to make public, all findings of investigation into the matter. These formed part of resolutions reached by the Senate, following a point of order raised by Senator Betty Apiafi (PDP, Rivers West) during plenary. Apiafi, while coming…

FG, States can encourage establishment of small urban farms at homes, schools, others – Osinbajo UN, development partners to support transformative national food system pathways UN Dep. S.G commends leadership, focus of VP, Dialogue Convener Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that as part of other efforts to address malnutrition and related challenges in the country, the Federal Government in collaboration with States is considering under the auspices of the National Economic Council and the National Council on Nutrition, an “Operation Feed Yourself” initiative to encourage the establishment of urban farms and small home gardens. The VP stated this on Monday…

The executive Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the building collapse in Ikoyi, Lagos, and the families of the victims of the kerosene explosion in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Bello commiserated with the victims’ families in a statement issued on Monday by his Media aide, Onogwu Muhammed. He prayed God to grant the victims eternal rest. Bello said the incidents were national tragedies as over 40 persons died in the Ikoyi building collapse and scores were killed in the Kubwa fire incident. The governor also commiserated…

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Professor Ayo C. Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). The request was contained in a letter read on Tuesday during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, moments after the chamber resumed plenary from its eighteen working days recess. The Senate had adjourned plenary on October 13, 2020, to enable Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to defend their respective budget estimates for the year 2022 before the relevant Committees of the National Assembly. President Buhari in the letter sought…

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the murder of retired Air vice-marshal Muhammad Maisaka by a group of unidentified gunmen who invaded his residence in Ragasi, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna. Muhammad Jalige the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, in Kaduna. Jalige said that the gunmen attacked in the early hours of Tuesday, adding that the victim’s gateman was seriously injured during the attack. The spokesman said that the Commissioner of Police, Mudassiru Abdullah has already directed the Divisional Police Officer and the Area Commander to the scene. Family of three suspected to be…

Premier League club Watford, has signed a five-and-a-half year deal with Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye. Okoye’s contract with the Hornets is billed to end on January 1, 2022. The Premier League disclosed this in a statement via their website on Monday. “Watford FC is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to sign highly-rated young goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, on a five-and-a-half year deal that will begin on January 1, 2022. “The Nigeria international joins the Hornets for an undisclosed fee from Eredivisie outfit Sparta Rotterdam, to where he will return on loan until the end of the 2021/22 campaign,”…

The Association of Nigerian Chartered Architects (ANCA), has called for a technical probe into the 21-storey building, which collapsed last week Monday in Ikoyi, Lagos. The collapse claimed the lives of over 40 persons including the owner of the building Femi Osibona. The Association made this known in a statement by its National President and Secretary, Moyosore Omatsone and Adekoyejo Jolaoso respectively. The statement while commending the governor for his prompt response to the situation, said that the ‘political probe panel’ was not enough. The architects urged the governor to set up a technical probe due to the magnitude and…

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct what is seen so far as a reflection of the will of the people, warning against altering the Anambra State governorship election. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP counselled both the eventual winner and the other contestants to join hands to turn the fortunes of the state around for the benefit of Nigerians resident in Anambra State. “INEC has so far played the role of a neutral umpire and has proven that there is hope…