Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has suspended his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties, Abidemi Rufai, following his arrest in New York. Rufai was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over an alleged $350,000 fraud. Abidemi…
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has declared a three- day mourning period in honour of Mbula Traditional Ruler, Joel Joram-Fwa, who died on Sunday. This is contained in a statement by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the Governor on…
The Bayelsa Government on Tuesday said that it was ready to partner the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to fight quackery and other unhealthy practise in the state to help save lives. The Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said this on…
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) says development of the EAGLESCANS Anti-Plagiarism Software has won the institution an award. According to the university’s Bulletin on Tuesday, the Peer Review Module of the software was developed by the duo of an Associate…
The Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) said it had begun training for its U-17/12 fighters for the Youth Mixed Martial Arts World Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria scheduled for July. Henry George, President of NMMAF, told the newsmen on Tuesday…
The International Sports Association (ISA), USA, has commenced arrangement to establish a baseball facility at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) to promote the game and discover baseball talents among Nigerians. According to UNILORIN Bulletin, Prof. Olufunmilola Dominic, the Director of…
..To Present Tourism Master Plan in June …Lagos Film City will herald new dawn of film production Lagos State Government on Monday reiterated its commitment to make Lagos the major tourism destination in Africa through a Tourism Master Plan that…
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not be part of Germany’s Euro 2020 squad this summer as he will undergo knee surgery. “I have decided together with the club’s medical team that I will do a complementary intervention on my…
Thomas Mueller will be recalled by Germany for the Euro 2020 after more than two years out of the squad, a report said on Monday. The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward will be a part of coach Joachim Loew’s 26-strong group…
Fans of Scotland’s Premiership winners Glasgow Rangers have been criticised after their title celebrations involved “vandalism” and “sectarian” singing. The Scottish Football Association’s president, Rod Petrie, published a statement congratulating the Glasgow team on their win but criticising fans’ actions.…
