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Source says no directive to AGF Malami Moving to squash any rumours or misunderstanding on the stance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni dashed to the Aso Villa to explain the position of the committee to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. According to a source close to the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) Buni’s decision to see Osinbajo was necessitated because rumours were flying around about the fate of the Congress. The source explained that prior to Buni’s visit, there was no communication between the VP and the Yobe Governor until late Friday night when…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has decried the recent statement by Professor Attahiru Jega in which he advised Nigerians not to vote for either APC or PDP, alleging that both parties have failed the nation repeatedly. According to the former INEC chairman; “Nigerians should dump the two parties because of their bad antecedents over the last 20 years.” However, the leadership of the APC has reacted to Jega’s outburst, arguing that the ruling party is ‘thriving and cleaning up the massive mess left by the PDP’. The position of the party was made known by the National Secretary Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning…

Manchester City are £40m short of Tottenham’s £160m asking price for England striker Harry Kane, 27. (Star) Chelsea have not given up hope of re-signing 28-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Italian champions Inter Milan. (Athletic, subscription required) Barcelona are set to officially announce 34-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi’s new five-year deal in the coming days. (Sport) Newcastle United have enquired about a possible move for Juventus’ 30-year-old Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey. (Goal) Manchester United have 12 months to convince Borussia Dortmund’s Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland that they are the right club for him. The 21-year-old, who is also wanted by Chelsea and a host of other clubs, is expected to make a move in the summer…

The game has officially begun on BBNaija Season 6 following the first live nomination show on Monday night. With Boma winning the second Head of House game, the housemates were immediately asked to gather in the lounge for the live nominations show. Ebuka then announced that the wildcards – Pere and Maria get exclusive nomination rights. They had the power to nominate four housemates each, with the exception of the head of house, for possible eviction on Sunday. After an agonizing few minutes Maria nominated Yerins, Beatrice, Jaypaul and Whitemoney. Pere, who also seemed to have a difficult time choosing…

On the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is working out a safe option to resolve the internal political crisis that came on the heels of the Supreme Court ruling last week on the fate of the current All Progressives Congress (APC) national Caretaker leadership. Informed sources explain last night that already the Prof. Osinbajo had been holding consultations with party leaders and Governors on a solution that will save the party from future legal traps and at the same time be acceptable to all within the APC. As early as Friday last week, the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations by Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha that the agency had asked him to keep a low profile after Ramon Olorunwa Abbas aka Hushpuppi’s arrest. Mompha revealed in an Instagram chat with Daddy Freeze that after Hushpuppi’s arrest, EFCC asked him to restore his deleted pictures ‘so it won’t look like he was behind it’. According to a statement by EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwajaren, Mompha did not name the official who was involved. Uwajaren stated that Mompha’s claims were not credible as no one was identified therefore his…

Thirty-two Delta variant cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in five states across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the discovery of 32 Delta variant cases of COVID-19. The cases were detected in fives states across the country. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of the NCDC revealed this during the briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on Monday in Abuja. The affected states include; Akwa Ibom state, Lagos state, Cross River state, Oyo state and the Federal Capital territory (FCT) Abuja. Akwa Ibom state had the…

Ese Brume has claimed Nigeria’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics when she won a bronze in the women’s long jump in the early hours of Tuesday. Brume finished with 6.97m behind World champion Malaika Mihambo of Germany after she made a jump of 7.00. United State’s Brittney Reese won silver with a leap of 6.97m. Ese Brume is a three-time African senior champion in the long Jump and holds a personal best of 7.17 m. Tokyo Olympics: Blessing Oborududu reaches final, guarantees Nigeria of medal She is the African junior record holder in the event and also a five-time…

Keystone Bank Limited, through its ‘Pink Network’ initiative, in partnership with Hayat Holdings (Producer of MOLPED Pad) and WHAI (Whispering Hope for Africa) Nigeria, has donated menstrual period kits to over 3000 marginalized girls in IDP camps and secondary schools within the North-Eastern region of Nigeria. A statement by the lender said the gesture was part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) pillar to further provide an enabling environment by improving the well-being, health, lifestyle and studies of young girls and women in the communities wherein it operates. A breakdown of the beneficiaries of the hygiene packs which contain…

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has sent his heart-warming greetings to Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, as he celebrates his 58th birthday on Tuesday. According to the Senate President, Omo-Agege is a worthy son of Urhobo and great representative of Delta Central Senatorial District. He also lauded the senator for being professional and loyal in the implemenation of his senatorial duties. Lawan wished the Obarisi of Urhobo land many more years of good health, happiness and continued impactful service to his fatherland Nigeria. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Senate President, Ola Awoniyi. “President of the Senate,…