Written by The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Chelsea football club and the Emirates FA Cup have sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel on his 35th birthday. The NFF, Chelsea and the Emirates FA Cup sent their wishes via their Twitter handles. NFF thanked Mikel for all the fond memories during his time … Continue reading “NFF, Chelsea, Emirates FA Cup Celebrate Mikel At 35”
By Lateef Dada, Osogbo March 26, 2022, was a sad day for the family and friends of Adeline Yinka, a 37-year-old car dealer. That day, he was allegedly beaten to death by some soldiers after an argument broke out at a bar in Fadahunsi, Imo Street, Ilesa, Osun State. Yinka’s 79-year-old father, David, said he … Continue reading “How drunk soldiers beat car dealer to death in Osun”
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Ahead of the 2023 general election, Christians and Muslims in Nigeria have been urged not to allow politicians to use them irresponsibly to fulfil their political ambitions and interests. The advice was given by a member of House of Representatives, Shina Abiola Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State, in … Continue reading “… Don’t allow politicians use you to fulfil political ambitions, Peller tells Christians, Muslims”
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Residents of Kaduna State are lamenting water scarcity due to 65 per cent water dry zones in the urban setting as well as dry wells, rivulets and rivers that serve as major sources of water for semi-urban and rural residents usually between November and April. The development has now reached an … Continue reading “In Kaduna, women, children search for water, men queue for fuel”
playplay.ng’s Live Blogging of the 2021/2022 Emirates FA Cup semi-final match – Chelsea Vs Crystal Palace at the Wembley Stadium, London. The post Live Blogging: Chelsea Vs Crystal Palace – 2021/22 Emirates FA Cup Semi-final appeared first on playplay.ng.
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Both Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) have tackled Prof Ango Abdullahi-led Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign without delay over seemingly endless killings and kidnapping in the country, particularly in the North. Reacting separately, MACBAN said … Continue reading “Call for Buhari to resign: Northern elders under fire”
Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a drug dealer and recovered 250 parcels of Indian hemp worth over N1.7m. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 15, said the suspect, Agbo Victor, confessed to have transported the drugs from Edo State to Kano. “On the 20/03/2022 at about … Continue reading “Police arrest drug dealer in Kano, recover 250 parcels of Indian hemp worth over N1.7m”
Written by Celebrated journalist and scholar Yemi Ogunbiyi on Friday publicly presented his memoir titled ‘The Road Never Forgets’ in Lagos. The book launch event was part of the author’s 75th birthday celebrations. Dignitaries at the event include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Prof. Wole Soyinka; Ogun and Ekiti State Governors: Dapo Abiodun, … Continue reading “Osinbajo Present As Yemi Ogunbiyi Launches Memoir At 75”
By Etim Etim Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration speech released early Monday morning was one of the most inspiring messages from a Nigerian leader in recent memory, and it reflects the depth of his thoughts, preparedness to lead and the scope of his experience in the Presdient Muhammadu Buhari administration. Nigerians have come to admire the … Continue reading “Osinbajo’s declaration and hope it inspires”
By Oluwafemi Popoola Let me begin by commending the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, for his historic announcement of interest to lead the country after the tenure of his boss. It was a victory at last for the teeming Nigerian population. The repeated calls made by people for him to take up the … Continue reading “Osinbajo’s declaration: Loyalty to Nigerians against the delusion of betrayal”