S’West govs team up against ISWAP elements, bandits
States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the
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States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the
Fury tipped to snub retirement for Joshua
Former world champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight clash, The PUNCH reports. Fury announced his retirement on Monday following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but Groves suspects it’s a negotiation tactic rather than a final decision. “I reckon it’s a negotiation tactic,
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Former world champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight clash, The PUNCH reports. Fury announced his retirement on Monday following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but Groves suspects it’s a negotiation tactic rather than a final decision. “I reckon it’s a negotiation tactic,
Adesina, N’Sele rated among Africa’s influential leaders
The President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and the Vice President for Finance, Hassatou Diop N’Sele, have been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine. Adesina, who has led the AfDB since 2015, transformed the institution’s capital base from $93 bn to $318 bn. Recognised as a visionary
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The President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and the Vice President for Finance, Hassatou Diop N’Sele, have been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine. Adesina, who has led the AfDB since 2015, transformed the institution’s capital base from $93 bn to $318 bn. Recognised as a visionary
Ex-VON DG writes Tinubu, advocates change in tackling economic crisis
Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has advocated for strategic change in the handling of the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, appealing to the Presidential Economic Team “to patriotically consider the gruesome economic hardship in the land, to stop derailing
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Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has advocated for strategic change in the handling of the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, appealing to the Presidential Economic Team “to patriotically consider the gruesome economic hardship in the land, to stop derailing
Shun third-party interference for enduring marriages, 85-year-old Anambra engineer urges couples
An 85-year-old building engineer, Chief Paulinus Nwafor, has disclosed that couples should avoid bringing in third parties into their marriages, as well as avoid focusing on materialism if they want to live long and stay healthy. Nwafor said that being alive to witness his children and loved ones coming together to celebrate him and his
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An 85-year-old building engineer, Chief Paulinus Nwafor, has disclosed that couples should avoid bringing in third parties into their marriages, as well as avoid focusing on materialism if they want to live long and stay healthy. Nwafor said that being alive to witness his children and loved ones coming together to celebrate him and his
No hiding place for kidnappers in Imo – Uzodimma
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has assured the people and residents of the state that those involved in kidnapping for commercial purposes will not have a hiding place any more in the state. He disclosed that the government was deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to bring them to book. Uzodimma further assured
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Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has assured the people and residents of the state that those involved in kidnapping for commercial purposes will not have a hiding place any more in the state. He disclosed that the government was deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to bring them to book. Uzodimma further assured
Eagles B know postponed 2024 CHAN foes today
Despite the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship, the Confederation of African Football will go ahead with the draw of the tournament on Wednesday (today) as Nigeria’s home-based Eagles and 18 other countries know their opponents, The PUNCH reports. The Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya will host the draw for the championship
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Despite the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship, the Confederation of African Football will go ahead with the draw of the tournament on Wednesday (today) as Nigeria’s home-based Eagles and 18 other countries know their opponents, The PUNCH reports. The Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya will host the draw for the championship
Nigerian-born stars Chelle can invite to boost Eagles
As the Super Eagles begin a new era under Franco-Malian tactician Eric Chelle, a wealth of untapped talent of Nigerian descent continues to emerge across Europe’s top leagues, presenting potential options for the national team’s future, PETER AKINBO writes The story of Nigeria losing talented players of Nigerian descent to other countries has become all
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As the Super Eagles begin a new era under Franco-Malian tactician Eric Chelle, a wealth of untapped talent of Nigerian descent continues to emerge across Europe’s top leagues, presenting potential options for the national team’s future, PETER AKINBO writes The story of Nigeria losing talented players of Nigerian descent to other countries has become all
Cuba to free 553 prisoners after removal from US terror list
Cuba said Tuesday it would release 553 prisoners in response to an announcement from Washington that it will remove the communist country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The White House said earlier that President Joe Biden was removing Cuba from the list in a deal that will see protesters imprisoned in the
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Cuba said Tuesday it would release 553 prisoners in response to an announcement from Washington that it will remove the communist country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The White House said earlier that President Joe Biden was removing Cuba from the list in a deal that will see protesters imprisoned in the
No new case of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kwara–Commissioner
The Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, says no new case of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) has been recorded in the state. El-Imam stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin during…