Month: February 2025

Lookman vs Gasperini: A Close Look At Treatment Of Nigerian Footballers In Serie A

ADEOLA YUSUF

There was a feeling of deja vu among Nigerian fans this week. After Atalanta were dumped out of the Champions League by Club Brugge, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into Ademola Lookman. The Serie A side came into the second leg of the playoff tie trailing 2-1. Within the opening 45 minutes, the Belgian side were leading 3-0 and effectively out of sight. Please note that Lookman had not played any part in these 135 minutes. The Super Eagles forward was only brought on at the start of the…

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How My Father, Mother Killed Each Other At Home — 13-Year-Old Boy

ADEOLA YUSUF

One of the children of the couple who killed each other on Tuesday at the Ita Eku area of Igirigiri, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has recounted how his parents engaged in a deadly machete fight that led to their deaths. The couple’s lifeless bodies were discovered in a pool of blood on Tuesday at their residence where they lived with their four children. According to reports, the deceased wife usually accused her husband, identified as Caleb, who was said to be a policeman, of infidelity. Sources said the couple killed each…

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VeryDarkMan: ‘I Don’t Regret Inviting Deeone To Honest Bunch Podcast’ – Nedu Breaks Silence

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, professionally known as Nedu Wazobia, has stated that he has no regrets about inviting comedian DeeOne to his podcast, Honest Bunch. Nedu made this statement following his departure from the podcast. Recall that DeeOne, during his appearance on the podcast, accused VeryDarkMan of being gay. Reacting to the remarks, VeryDarkMan accused Nedu of using his podcast to sleep with up-and-coming entertainers in exchange for features and threatened to release the names of women Nedu allegedly told him he had slept with in the industry.…

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How Babangida Locked Me, Others Out Of Hotel After I Challenged Him – Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that himself and other senators-elect from the series of elections conducted by the administration of a former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, in 1993 were locked out of their hotel rooms after he (Tinubu) challenged him to inaugurate them. He also hailed Babangida for showing unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that the late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential poll. Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said this on Thursday at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography:…

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Tinubu Approves Relocation Of 29 Correctional Centres

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. ‘Fix Pipelines,’ Why NMDPRA’s 60k-Litre Tanker Ban Won’t Stop Explosion – Adeola Yusuf Passenger Arrested For Stealing On Air Peace Flight The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday during the unveiling of some operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service. Details later…

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‘Fix Pipelines,’ Why NMDPRA’s 60k-Litre Tanker Ban Won’t Stop Explosion – Adeola Yusuf

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Team Lead, Platforms Africa, calls for pipeline repairs, use of trains as alternative for fuel transport amid NMDPRA’s March 1 deadline     As Nigeria moves to implement a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers, Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, has expressed concerns over the effectiveness of the measure in addressing tanker accidents. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has earlier announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, February 19, in Abuja, Ogbugo Ukoha, NMDPRA’s…

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Passenger Arrested For Stealing On Air Peace Flight

ADEOLA YUSUF

A passenger caught with stolen items on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt has been arrested and blacklisted by the airline. In a statement on Thursday, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, confirmed that the suspect was found in possession of the missing items after a thorough search upon arrival at Port Harcourt International Airport. Ndiulo said the passenger was immediately handed over to airport police for further investigation and necessary action. “We confirm an incident of in-flight theft onboard Flight P47190 on February 19,…

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Expired Condoms Being Repackaged For Sale In Lagos – NAFDAC

ADEOLA YUSUF

Agency speaks on how it uncovered cartel behind the deal   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made shocking discoveries during its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the agency revealed the seizure of unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines and vaccines that were improperly stored—some even found hidden in toilets. The statement read: “In the ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market, NAFDAC has uncovered more…

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $4.7m, ₦830m, Properties Linked To Emefiele

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, ₦830 million, and multiple properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro in a judgment delivered on Friday also ordered the final forfeiture of investments worth $900,000 traced to one of Emefiele’s close relative, Anita Joy Omoile. READ ALSO: UCL: Real Madrid Meet Atletico Madrid As Bayern Munich Play Bayer Leverkusen + FULL DRAW Nigeria Terminates Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Contract Awarded To RCC I’m Not Looking For…

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UCL: Real Madrid Meet Atletico Madrid As Bayern Munich Play Bayer Leverkusen + FULL DRAW

ADEOLA YUSUF

The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted on Friday. Current holders Real Madrid will take on rivals Atletico Madrid in the pick of the bunch. There will also be an all-Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal have been paired against PSV, while Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain. I’m Not Looking For Wahala Anymore, I’m Looking For Money – Portable NIPCO Converts 15,000 Vehicles To CNG, Secures 25-Year Gas Distribution Licenses The ties for the round of 16 will be played…

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