While speaking candidly to journalists for the first time about the personal toll of officiating at the highest level, Taylor admitted that growing hostility towards referees has left him questioning whether the job is “all worth it.” Taylor, who has refereed in the Premier League for nearly 15 years, has also officiated major international tournaments, […]
The governor signed the budget during the state’s monthly Project Delivery Meeting held at Government House, Uyo, commending the House of Assembly for the swift passage of the bill and reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability. “To the people of Akwa Ibom, I assure you that we remain focused on delivering impactful governance. The […]
The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Elijah Ogunsola, said the initiative aims to reduce maternal deaths caused by unsafe abortions and ensure access to rights-based reproductive healthcare. He explained that unsafe abortion remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Nigeria, particularly among women in low- and middle-income communities. The […]
The event, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), serves as a platform to attract investments from Nigerians abroad into key sectors of the economy, including real estate, healthcare, ICT, energy, and the creative industry. NiDCOM Chair, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the summit has grown in scale and impact since its inception, generating hundreds of […]
The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this to journalists in Warri, saying that the achievements were made possible through credible intelligence. He added that naval personnel recovered approximately 11,200 litres of stolen crude oil from the illegal refining sites. He said, “The significant operational successes in the fight against […]
In a recent interview with on National Television, the Warri-born artist shared that while many of his peers have exited the music scene due to personal and financial pressures, quitting has never been an option for him. “Every year, people leave music for real-life issues. But I can’t stop. Music is life. It’s what keeps […]
This follows the appointment of the new council by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, coming on the heels of recent engagements between the governor and LAUTECH staff during his visit to the hospital, where he met with health workers to hear their concerns. Makinde’s appointments, formalised in letters signed by his Chief of Staff, Segun […]
In a video shared on his TikTok page, the Ogbomosho-born artist said the move is his way of paying homage to his roots and family tradition. “By the time I’m 50, I will get the same mark as my dad. That’s what I want to do for my birthday. A lot of my boys said […]
IPAC Secretary and Lagos State Chairperson of the Action People’s Party, Abiola Adeyemi, congratulated Amupitan while speaking with journalists in Lagos, urging the new INEC chairman to enhance the integrity of elections and build confidence in the electoral system. According to her, Nigerians are disenchanted with the electoral process, hence the recurrent voter apathy during […]
Makinde, who spoke at an event in a viral video said there was no need for the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to be “dancing around the cost” of the project. The governor was reacting to a heated exchange that unfolded live on television between Umahi and Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni. Oseni had requested […]