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Mar
02
2025
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New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
New Rule: Referees to Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold the Ball for Over 8 Seconds The International Football Board (IFAB), the organization responsible for developing the rules of the game, unanimously approved changes to Rule 12.2 (indirect free kick) this Saturday. Under the new guideline, if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick. Following the 139th Annual General Assembly held in Belfast, the IFAB announced several amendments to the rules of the game, which FIFA will implement at…
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Mar
02
2025
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Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

National Assembly, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing Verbal Exchanges The ongoing verbal exchanges between the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a fresh turn on Saturday as her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, urged Akpabio to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves. Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, said he had initially refrained from commenting on the dispute but felt compelled to speak due to recent developments. “I would never trade her for anything,…
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Mar
02
2025
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2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bashir Ajibola, has stated that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027, urging Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the next general elections. Ajibola made the appeal in Ilorin on Friday while speaking at a multi-billion agriculture and human capital development empowerment programme organised by Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the Senate. Addressing beneficiaries and party supporters, the APC national secretary emphasized the need for continued support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that…
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Mar
02
2025
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Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Freed After 12 days In Captivity

Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Freed After 12 days In Captivity

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Abducted Afenifere youth leader freed after 12 days in captivity After spending 12 days in the custody of his abductors, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has regained his freedom. As reported by PUNCH, the National Secretary of the Youth Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release in a brief WhatsApp message on Saturday, simply stating, “He has been released.” Olajuni was kidnapped on Monday, February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a meeting. His captors had demanded a ransom of N100 million along with two tricycles before releasing him. Following a widely circulated video in…
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Mar
01
2025
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Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara

Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara

News Flash, Politics
Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara Allies of former Rivers Governor and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike have insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must govern the state strictly according to the constitution. Speaking on Channels Television, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, former Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area and a staunch supporter of Wike, made it clear that Fubara would not be allowed to run the state outside constitutional provisions. The statement comes after the Supreme Court on Friday, ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the release of funds to the Rivers…
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Mar
01
2025
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PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Presidency
PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu. The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio II Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State House for the conferment. The delegation included Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, his wife Ekaette, religious leaders, former ministers, and lawmakers. Also present were representatives from women and youth…
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Mar
01
2025
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Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages

Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking a total of ₦251 billion in damages over allegations made by the Kogi lawmaker. The suits were filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal dispute arose after Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central under the PDP, made allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a televised interview on Arise News TV. In her statement, she accused…
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Mar
01
2025
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Security, Our Top Priority: Governor Otti To The New GOC 82 Division, Nigeria Army

Security, Our Top Priority: Governor Otti To The New GOC 82 Division, Nigeria Army

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
SECURITY, OUR TOP PRIORITY: GOVERNOR OTTI TO THE NEW GOC 82 DIVISION, NIGERIA ARMY. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that security remains a top priority of his administration, stressing that without security, every other plan and programme of the Government will fail. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, 28th February, when he received in audience, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General O.T. Olatoye, who was in the State for official and familiarization visit to the security formations under the jurisdiction. "For us in Abia, we believe that security is everything. Yes,…
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Mar
01
2025
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Thousands Of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis

Thousands Of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
THOUSANDS OF PDP MEMBERS IN ISIALANGWA SOUTH DUMP PARTY, JOIN LABOUR PARTY ALONGSIDE HON. DENNIS. It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and…
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Mar
01
2025
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We Are On The Same Side: Uniting ABIA State For Collective Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

We Are On The Same Side: Uniting ABIA State For Collective Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
We Are on the Same Side: Uniting Abia State for Collective Progress Introduction: A State Divided by PotentialAbia State is rising and fast! Its bustling markets in Aba, tech hubs sprouting in Umuahia, and vibrant cultural festivals like the Iri Ji (New Yam) celebration paint a picture of promise. Yet, beneath this potential lie deep fissures: political squabble, doubts on infrastructure projects, ethnic suspicions simmer, and youth unemployment fuels frustration. The phrase “We are on the same side, guys”—popularized recently by grassroots activists—has become a rallying cry. It calls for Abians to recognize their shared destiny and collaborate across divides.…
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