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The appointment of Abdullahi Lade as a member of the State Sports Commission by Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is a testimony to the doggedness and unrelenting effort of the Present administration been led by His Excellency Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in youth inclusion in governance. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led administration in Kwara State is not only changing the narrative but showing others the directions to inclusive governance. “The phenomenal Lade is not just a lover of sporting activities, but equally an advocate of grassroots sports, a goal-getter whose Influence has contributed immensely to the lives of his people most especially…

Reno Omokri has berated Nigerians who are against Olympic medalist, Brume Ese’s decision drape her bronze medal on her pastor, Bishop David Oyedepo, when she returns to the country. On Tuesday morning, August 3, Brume secured Nigeria’s first medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after she leaped 6.97 metres with her very first jump to claim bronze behind second-placed Brittany Reece of the United States and gold medallist Malaika Mihambo of Germany. After receiving the medal, she said she would be draping her medal on her pastor upon her arrival. Her decision received mixed reactions with some people criticizing her. Reacting…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, paid a visit to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London, yesterday August 3. It would be recalled that over the weekend, rumours were rife on social media that the former Lagos state governor was hospitalized or had passed in a hospital abroad. His media aide however released a statement debunking the claim. See more photos from Sanwo-Olu’s visit to Tinubu below…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called former Head of Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, the product of a failed system. A U.S. court ordered the arrest of Kyari following investigations into a $1.1m fraud scheme by indicted Fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi. Falana, reacting during a telephone interview with AIT on Tuesday, August 3, decried the level of social and political decay in the country which, according to him, is made evident in the allegation against Kyari. He called for the rules of extradition to be followed. ‘To put an end and close this ugly chapter, the investigation…

Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said that it is yet to receive any official communication on the arrest warrant issued against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States. It would be Recalled that the arrest warrant was issued following the indictment of Kyari in a $1.1million cyber fraud involving a suspect, Abass Ramon aka Hushpuppi. Umar Gwandu, an aide to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), who disclosed this in an interview with Punch, noted that a…

The Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has forwarded a bill to the State’s House of Assembly for the creation of additional 19 Local Government Areas in the state. Fayemi on Tuesday, August 3, in a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, said the bill called, ‘Creation of Local Government Bill, 2021’ was forwarded to the legislature for consideration and possible passage towards adding to the existing 16 council areas in the state. Fayemi also forwarded a bill to the lawmakers that would ensure the financial autonomy and independence of the judiciary. He explained that the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted a flight ban on Nigerian travellers with effect from Thursday, August 5. This comes 5 months after the ban was put in place over Covid-19 protocols. Emirates announced on its website that the UAE authorities have announced that effective 5 August 2021, eligible travellers from Nigeria and 10 other countries will be allowed to travel to and through the UAE. The countries are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Vietnam, South Africa, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nepal. Emirates said in the notice: “We will publish details of the latest protocols and requirements on our…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, issued an order unfreezing the bank account of the Chairman of Daar Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi. Justice Tsoho gave the order on Tuesday, August 3, while delivering a ruling on Dokpesi’s application argued by Mr Kanu Agabi. The judge ordered that the account domiciled at First Bank be immediately “unfrozen” since the criminal charges which precipitated the restriction on the account had been dismissed and Dokpesi discharged and acquitted by the Court of Appeal. The judge said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had no basis to put…

Inter Milan have rejected Chelsea’s £85m bid for striker Romelu Lukaku for the second time. Lukaku, 28, is at the head of Chelsea’s search for a new forward after Borussia Dortmund ruled out selling striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer amid interest from the Blues. While Inter’s owners are wrestling with major financial issues, they are determined to keep hold of the Belgian. Lukaku, a former Chelsea player, was a pivotal figure last season as Inter won their first Serie A title since 2010. It is understood Chelsea were willing to include Spanish defender Marcos Alonso in the deal. It remains to be seen whether the Champions…

BBNaija ”Shine Ya Eye” housemate, Maria, dashed her housemate, Pere’s hopes of being in a relationship with her. Last night, Pere took her aside to tell her he was interested in her. He said; I don’t know how to articulate this so you would understand. I really like you” Maria did not allow him finish his sentence when she responded; Okay can we stop. I don’t like you so can we just skip it and I’m not faking it.” A stunned Pere couldn’t say another word as Maria ended the conversation with “cool? Can I go to bed now please” before walking…