Tanker drivers protest over alleged extortion, harassment by NSCDC
There is palpable tension in Owerri, capital of Imo State as tanker drivers blocked the ever-busy Okigwe Road, from Owerri Correctional Service to IMSU junction preventing motorists from going in and out of the town over alleged harassment and extortion…
Reps increase National Assembly budget by N5bn
The House of Representatives has passed the 2022 budget with an increase to the budget of the National Assembly. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had proposed N134 billion as statutory transfer to the National Assembly for 2022….
Reps pass 2022 budget, increase Buhari’s proposal by N730 Billion
The House of Representatives has passed the 2022 appropriation estimate with significant increase of N730 billion. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had presented N16.39 billion estimate, however, the House approved N17.126 billion. The passage followed the adoption…
Carlo Cudicini names best Premier League striker of all Time
Former Chelsea star, Carlo Cudicini has named his former teammate Didier Drogba as one of the Premier League’s best strikers of all time. He also acknowledged the talents of Manchester United legends, Ruud van Nistelrooy but chose Arsenal hero, Thierry…
Jigawa rolls out COVID-19 booster vaccine Doses
The Jigawa State Government has commenced the administration of COVID-19 booster vaccines for those who completed their first and second doses in the state. Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar stated this after he received his booster dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine…
Thomas Tuchel adds eight new players to Chelsea squad against Brentford [See list]
Thomas Tuchel has added at least eight new players from Chelsea’s academy to first-team training ahead of their Carabao Cup tie with Brentford on Wednesday. Chelsea’s XI has been depleted by injuries and COVID-19 in the past weeks. The German…
Cesar Azpilicueta’s new club revealed as Chelsea captain set to leave Stamford Bridge
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta’s possible new club has been revealed as the defender is set to leave Stamford Bridge. Azpilicueta’s current contract with Chelsea will expire at the end of the season. Despite his status as Chelsea skipper, Azpilicueta has…
FA told to ban Liverpool for 10 matches after 2-2 draw with Tottenham
Italy World Cup winner, Marco Tardelli has called for Liverpool to be handed a 10-match ban over their “arrogant” play against Tottenham on Sunday. According to the former Italy international, the Reds were fortunate not to receive punishment for their…
NBTE dispatches inspection team to HIN/NAHCON, receives FEC nod on PPP
A team of inspectors from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) were at the Hajj House from 15th – 17th Dec. 2021 for a two-day statutory Resource Visit and Institutional Accreditation. The exercise is among the processes of granting…
Omicron spreading faster than Delta variant – WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that there is now “consistent evidence” that the Omicron variant was spreading faster than the Delta variant, as COVID-19 continues to account for around 50,000 deaths worldwide every week. WHO Director General, Tedros…