The need to review the extant definition of Federal Character in the Nigerian constitution has become more pertinent, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said. Gbajabiamila made the remark on Saturday while declaring open the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) National Strategy Meeting and Retreat in Abuja. “In thinking outside the … Continue reading Gbajabiamila Proposes Amendment To Federal Character Laws

  Aggrieved members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki have withdrawn from the association. The coordinator of the group, Okafor Christian, made the announcement on Saturday on behalf of his colleagues while briefing journalists in the Ebonyi state capital. He explained … Continue reading Aggrieved Nurses, Midwives In Ebonyi Withdraw From NANNM

  Diogo Jota capped Liverpool’s dramatic fightback as the Premier League champions beat West Ham 2-1 to move three points clear at the top, while Manchester City and Chelsea both won to keep in touch with the leaders on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side were rocked by Pablo Fornals’ early strike at Anfield as the West … Continue reading Jota Caps Liverpool Fightback As Man City, Chelsea Win

  Pep Guardiola ruled out ever taking charge of Barcelona for a second spell as the Manchester City boss insisted he retains the “desire” to succeed in England. Guardiola is the most decorated coach in Barca’s glorious history after winning 14 trophies in four years in charge between 2008 and 2012. Josep Maria Bartomeu finally … Continue reading ‘It’s Over’, Guardiola Rules Out Return As Barca Boss

  The Lagos State government has directed all public servants to resume work, seven months after the workers were directed to work from home as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Head of Service in the state, issued the directive in a circular obtained by Channels Television … Continue reading Lagos Govt Asks Workers To Resume After Seven Months

  The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has condemned the recent attack on some media houses. Mohammed who spoke in Lagos on Saturday when he paid a visit to the media organisations that were attacked in the aftermath of the EndSARS protest and the Lekki shooting, said any attack on media houses was … Continue reading Lai Mohammed Condemns Attack On Media, Says FG Will Protect Press Freedom

  The first meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) has been concluded, with updates detailing the strong foundations laid by the Local Organising Committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s achievements to date and plans for the coming months as it looks to deliver … Continue reading Los Angeles 2028 Commits To Deliver Innovative Games

  US military forces rescued an American citizen in Nigeria, the Pentagon said on Saturday, days after he was kidnapped by gunmen in the south of neighbouring Niger and apparently taken across the border. The hostage, Philip Walton, was abducted Monday night on the outskirts of Massalata, a village about 10 kilometres (six miles) from the border … Continue reading US Forces Rescue Abducted American Hostage In Nigeria

  The nation’s power sector has recorded yet another national peak generation, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said on Saturday. Ms Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at the TCN, disclosed this in a statement. She stated that Nigeria recorded a peak power generation of 5,520.40MW at about 9:15pm on Friday, 60.90MW … Continue reading Nigeria’s Power Generation Hits Another Historic Peak In Two Days

  The sitting of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution set up by the state government to look into the allegations of brutality and highhandedness by personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has entered day three. At the resumed sitting on Saturday in Lekki, the panel headed by a retired … Continue reading Lagos Judicial Panel Sitting In Lekki Enters Day Three