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Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has said that the excessive printing of money by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari through the Ways and Means policy crippled the naira. Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday at a Progressive Governors Forum’s Meeting and Interactive Session in Benin City, Edo State. He blamed the policy for the eventual collapse of the Nigerian currency against the US dollar. “We are coming from a country that was almost like Zimbabwe or Idi Amin’s Uganda, where he asked the Central Bank Governor to ‘go and…
Professor John Jiya Musa, a renowned agricultural engineer at the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, Niger State, has disclosed the presence of heavy metal contamination in farming soils near dumpsites in Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, capable of posing health risks to the population. Professor Musa made this disclosure during his 115th Inaugural Lecture at FUT Minna, titled “Soil and Water Conservation Practices: A Tool for Sustainable Food Security,” where he warned that the presence of such contaminants could pose serious health challenges to consumers. According to him, “Findings from my studies have revealed the presence of heavy metal…
Al Nassr have appointed Jorge Jesus as their new manager, after approval from talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. This was confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his X account on Saturday. Romano wrote: “Jorge Jesus has agreed to become new Al Nassr head coach. “Former Al Hilal manager will be unveiled soon as deal has been agreed for Jesus to become Al Nassr coach, as per @Santi_J_FM. “Cristiano Ronaldo also approved him as coach.” Jesus replaces Stefano Pioli, who left the Saudi Pro League side by mutual consent. Pioli has been confirmed as the new manager of Fiorentina.
Chelsea have finally struck a deal to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs have been in negotiations as they continue to play at the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. Amid interest from Bayern Munich, Chelsea have reached an agreement for Gittens. The 20-year-old will now move to Stamford Bridge, where he will sign a long-term deal. Earlier this month, Dortmund rejected a £42m offer, and a deal was not reached before the first window closed on June 10. Gittens scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 48 games in all competitions last season. He…
Suspected Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said there is no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state. Fubara, who said this while addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, reassured them that every step he has taken, including the recent reconciliation with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was done with their collective interest in mind. While acknowledging the anxiety and disappointment felt by many of his loyalists following the peace deal, the governor insisted that difficult times call for difficult decisions and concessions. According to him, the reconciliation process was…
Benfica head coach, Bruno Lage has heaped praises on Chelsea duo, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez ahead of both teams’ FIFA Club World Cup last-16 clash on Saturday night. Lage lauded Neto as a “dangerous footballer” and labelled Fernandez as one of the “best midfielders” in the world. “There was actually rumours before Enzo [Fernandez] joined Chelsea that he was going to join me at Wolves,” Lage said at his pre-match interview. “In terms of money, Chelsea have one of the best midfielders in the world [in the person of Fernandez]. “But the [Chelsea] player that I really know is…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has mourned the demise of Aminu Dantata, an elderstatesman, describing his death as a national loss Bago in a message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the deceased as a renowned successful business mogul a philanthropist. The Governor recalled how the late Alhaji Dantata contributed to the socio-economic growth of Nigeria by empowering many Nigerians. He also noted that the deceased was among the promoters of an endowment fund under the auspices of Kano State Foundation, which supported educational initiatives and provided grants to small-scale entrepreneurs in Kano. The Governor maintained that…
Women in the Ijebu -Ode area of Ogun State have been advised to restrict their movement from 1.00pm during the Annual Agemo Festival. The year’s festival slated from Tuesday, 1st July to Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025, forbids women from sighting the Agemo masquerades. DAILY POST reports that the festival which accompanies rituals is celebrated to honor the spirit deity Agemo, who is believed to be a protector of children and who safeguards Ijebus future through its blessing. The traditional routes include Epe/ljebu-Ode, Isiwo/ljebu-Ode, ljebu Imusin/ljebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye/Oru/ljebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye/Pepsi Junction/Imodi-Imosan, Okun-Owa/Agoro/Imodi-Imosan and Odogbolu/ljebu-Ode. Processions, music, dance, and the appeasement of Agemo and…
It has emerged that Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was responsible for Victor Boniface’s failed move to the Saudi Pro League. This was revealed by Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba. According to Buchi Laba, the club does not sign players except Ronaldo approves the transfer. Al Nassr were linked to Boniface and Jhon Duran but ended up signing the Colombian striker. Buchi Laba wrote on X: “Let me give you small gist about Jhon Duran and why I’m surprised he’s unhappy at Al Nassr. “Al Nassr negotiated for him and Victor Boniface and at the…
In a strategic and laudable effort to improve security, comfort and convenience, a real estate developer Periwinkle Empire has entered into key partnerships with three Nigerian service providers to enhance infrastructure and lifestyle offerings at its Lekki Phase 1 estate in Lagos. Mr. Tunde Olatunji, Managing Director of Periwinkle Condos disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on Friday. According to the statement, the collaboration which features Viathan Engineering Limited, Tsebo Solutions Nigeria, and Arksego Security Nigeria, is aimed at providing advanced security, uninterrupted power, world-class estate management systems to residents of the upscale estate. The…