Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has paid tribute to his ex-Chelsea teammate, Claude Makelele, describing him as his greatest mentor. Mikel and Makelele played for Chelsea under Portuguese coach José Mourinho after the Blues managed to sign the Nigerian midfielder. Markelele joined the Blues in 2003 and became known for his exceptional defensive…
The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has sounded the alarm over the growing financial strain on Nigeria’s private healthcare sector, revealing that more than 50% of private hospitals have shut down, with those remaining barely staying afloat. President of the GMD, Dr. Raymond Kuti, explained in an interview that many hospitals are struggling to…
The Niger State Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Ibrahim Rabiu, was st@bbed by hoodlums on Friday night while returning home from work in Minna. Rabiu was attacked in a tricycle, commonly known as Keke Napep, near the Federal Housing Estate in Gbeganu, a suburb of Minna.…
The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, following an incident involving the vice-president’s aircraft in the United States. Lawan claims that Shettima’s life is at risk due to the aging and “faulty” presidential jet he travels with, urging the…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan opened up about his emotional experience following his 2015 election defeat. Speaking at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture held in Abuja on Friday, October 25, organized by Daar Communications and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the event honored the late media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, who…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a win and the full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya that was postponed this month. The Super Eagles and Libya were originally scheduled to play against the Libyan team at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina,…
In a recent briefing, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed that many of the arms and ammunition recovered from terrorist groups in Nigeria were originally seized from the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police during ambushes and surprise attacks. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed these revelations on Thursday, aiming to refute…
Gospel singer, Damilare Odunuga aka Dare Melody, is bereaved as he just lost his wife of many years, Adedoyin. In a statement released, Dare Melody who shared the sad news on his Instagram handle, disclosed that Adedoyin passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.He described her as a “beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend.”…
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill seeking to expand Islamic law in the 1999 constitution. The bill, which is sponsored by Aliyu Missau, intended to amend sections 24, 262, 277, and 288 of the 1999 constitution by removing the word “personal” wherever “Islamic law” is mentioned. Section 262 (1) of…
Two students were reportedly k!lled near Kurra Falls in the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Obadiah Daryan, 25, a student at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom, and Ezekiel Monday, 21, of Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Gashish, were ambushed and f@tally sh0t by…
