US deploys reinforcements to Syria after Russia clashes The US has ramped up its military presence in Syria after a number of skirmishes with Russian forces intensified tensions in the country. US officials said six Bradley Fighting Vehicles and about 100 troops were part of the deployment to north-east Syria. Incidents between US and Russian…
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have resolved to ensure that the loss suffered by the party in last Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, is not repeated in Ondo. It was gathered in Abuja, on Friday, that unlike the scenario which played out in Edo State;…
By Makerson The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Thursday, congratulated the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) group, Dr Tony Elumelu, for making the list of top 100 most influential people in the 2020 Time magazine award. The lawmakers described the recognition as “well-deserving, given Dr Elumelu’s selfless contribution towards…
Makerson. Nigerian striker, Emuidzhi Oghiabekhva has become the first African to win the Golden Boot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Emuidzhi Oghiabekhva The 30-year-old scored 10 goals in seven Champions League games for Minsk in the 2019/2020 season. She scored six of the 10 goals in the qualifying rounds and added four in the…
Makerson. The innovation and entrepreneurship story of 25-year-old award-winning entrepreneur and Anzisha fellow – Ibrahima Ben Aziz Konate is worth sharing to inspire many budding entrepreneurs across the African continent that entrepreneurship is possible even at a very young age. Ben Aziz Konate, Founder of Volaille Ibrahima founded Volaille d’or at the young age of…
Sacked as APC Chairman, ‘dethroned’ in Edo – What next for Oshiomole? In just three months, the political career of Adams Oshiomhole has suffered a huge setback. Some political experts believe his career might have been reduced to rubble by no other person than the former Edo state governor himself. Not so long after the…
Jubilation as Ebeano family endorses Ugwuanyi as leader …Pledges absolute loyalty, support for governor’s political decisions in 2023 Thousands of jubilant members and supporters of the resilient Ebeano Political Family in Enugu State, on Saturday, unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as their leader in whom they are well pleased. The members of the political movement…
…INEC distributes sensitive materials …Security agencies in show of force …IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement …1,735,910 voters to decide candidates’ fate …PDP storms INEC headquarters, demands assurance of credible polls …With 31,000 security operatives, there must not be rigging, violence – ADP …Obaseki hails Buhari’s call for peaceful, transparent election, declares today work free…
Nigerians took to Instagram to felicitate with Nollywood Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo as he was called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday. Some fans of Kanayo, said they were inspired by his determination in actualising his age long dream of becoming a lawyer inspite of his age. Reacting, a fan, @1954andcodecor said: ” So proud…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has asked the Federal Government to honour the agreement it had with the union before making any announcement on the reopening of the universities after the COVID-19 pandemic. It added that it would unfold its next agenda if the Federal Government refused to negotiate the 2009 agreement signed by…
