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Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has described their matchday 36 fixture against Bayelsa United a defining moment that will determine the club’s fate in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Sky Blue Stars sit 18th on the table with two matches remaining and need a win to boost their survival hopes. Abdallah said his players are prepared and motivated for the crucial encounter in Ikenne. “The team is well prepared and fully motivated. The technical crew is eager to see the team succeed,” Abdallah said to….. “This is a defining match that will determine our fate in the…
The Kwara State Government has trained 50 individuals on beekeeping with the aim of achieving the purpose of the recently launched Kwara Livestock Entrepreneurship Scheme. This was disclosed in a statement by the Assistant Press Secretary, Ministry of Livestock Development, Omolara Adeleye, on Thursday, Adeleye said the state Commissioner for Livestock Development, Oloruntoyosi Thomas, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Yahaya Mohammed, explained that “the one-day intensive training on beekeeping, aimed at equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills in apiculture as a sustainable agricultural venture.” She emphasised, “The importance of beekeeping as a viable income-generating opportunity capable of strengthening the…
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned five suspects before a Special Court sitting in Awka over alleged rape, sexual offences and child abuse. Among the defendants is a middle-aged father accused of engaging in sexual relations with his daughter, an act the police said resulted in the victim contracting a serious viral infection. The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were charged following the conclusion of investigations by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department. Ikenga noted that the offences were committed in different parts of the state, adding that the Commissioner…
The All Progressives Congress has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of its 2027 primaries, declaring him duly cleared in line with the party’s constitution and internal procedures. The decision was taken by the National Working Committee at its 188th meeting, held on Wednesday, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. In a statement issued after the meeting by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the decision was taken in line with the powers granted to the NWC under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv) of its constitution to organise and oversee party…
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited says it has begun the repair of feeders affected by a heavy rainstorm in the Enugu metropolis. The company said no fewer than 12 communities in the metropolis were plunged into darkness following a heavy rainstorm and strong winds that damaged key electricity infrastructure on Sunday afternoon. The outage, which disrupted power supply across several parts of the state capital, was traced to a wire cut along the Emene Industrial Lines 1 and 2, which subsequently affected a distribution tower feeding major 33kV lines in the area. In a public notice, MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited explained…
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national cricket teams have retained their spots in the latest annual rankings released by the International Cricket Council on Tuesday, having met the required number of matches during the period under review, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The annual update, which gives 100 per cent weighting to matches played since May 2025 and 50 per cent to those from the previous two years, saw India’s lead over England trimmed from 14 to 13 points in the men’s table, while Australia’s advantage over England in the women’s rankings reduced from 18 to 12 points. For Nigeria, the men’s…
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting its first Bollinger Bands breakout in months, while creator John Bollinger is more bullish than some traders.Key points:Bitcoin faces stiff resistance as it attempts daily candle closes above the upper Bollinger Band.Volatility comes on cue after the Bands’ tightest-ever conditions last month.Creator John Bollinger takes advantage of positive trading signals as part of his investment program.Responses mixed as Bitcoin tests Bollinger Bands ceilingData from TradingView confirms that on Wednesday, BTC/USD saw its second daily close above the upper Bollinger Band on the daily chart, something it has not achieved since mid-January.BTC/USD one-day chart with Bollinger Bands…
LeAnn Rimes has seemingly shut down rumors that she could be joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Following reports this week that LeAnn, 43, has been in talks with Bravo about a spot on RHOBH, the 9-1-1: Nashville actress shared a clip via her Instagram Story of The Bachelorette’s Rachel Lindsay and Chelsea Stark-Jones discussing the rumors on the Tuesday, May 5, episode of the “Morally Corrupt Bravo Show” podcast. “The rumor is Leann Rimes’ name is being floated around to Beverly Hills,” Rachel, 41, begins in the clip. “To that I’ll say, as a fellow…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, of fraud involving N33.8 billion. Trial judge, James Omotosho, convicted him on all 12 counts, holding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved it case against the former minister beyond reasonable doubt. The judge rebuked the convict for living large as minister, at the expense of Nigerians, saying that his action was part of what kept Nigerians in perpetual darkness. Following a request by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the court issued a warrant for the…
Veteran actor Dele Odule has opened up on a deeply personal and emotional chapter of his life that led him to price his own casket. Speaking during an interview on Feelright TV, which went viral on Wednesday, Odule said he made the decision during a difficult period. Recounting the experience, the 64-year-old said: “I had priced my own casket before, when things were not going well for me, and I was in a state of hopelessness. I did not want people at home to make fun of me. I priced the casket in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “Everything turned upside down.…
