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President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said his administration will be transparent and open with the implementation of the 2021 budget....

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), AMAJU PINNICK, has been declared eligible for membership of the FIFA Council.The Chairman of the FIFA Review Committee, MUKUL MUDGAL, informed PINNICK of his eligibility for the position in a letter.PINNICK had disclosed his intention to vie for membership of the FIFA Council, which is the highest decision-making body in world football, back in November 2020. With his eligibility con...

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate probe into the tenure of the former service chiefs to unravel the circumstances behind the security lapses and compromises in the country during their tenure.The PDP is also demanding a probe into an accusation of their involvement in the alleged looting of funds meant for the equipping and welfare of troops in the frontlines.Speaking further, the PDP described the appointment of the new se...

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President MUHAMMADU BUHARI, FEMI ADESINA, says the appointment of security chiefs is not subject to federal character.ADESINA said this while responding to comments about alleged nepotism in appointments under the current administration.According to him, while certain appointments are subject to Federal Character, security is not one of those.The Presidential spokesman also faulted claims that ...

The 2021 Nationwide League One (NLO) Coaching Clinic has kicked-off at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.The clinic which is meant for the coaching staff of NLO clubs has in attendance the Ogun State FA Chairman, GANIYU MAJEKODUNMI, FIFA and CAF Instructor, ADEGBOYE ONINGBIDE, President of Nigerian Football Coaches Association, LADAN BOSSO, amongst others.MAJEKODUNMI who described the workshop as a welcome idea stated that it will develo...

The bodies of nine workers killed in explosions at a gold mine in China have been found, raising the death toll from the incident earlier this month to 10.A total of 22 miners working about 600 metres underground were trapped after an explosion at a major gold-producing region in China’s coastal Shandong province, on January 10.Mayor of Yantai City in Shandong province, CHEN FEI, told news men that one worker had earlier died after he lapsed into a co...

Governors of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Kebbi, and Jigawa States on Monday held a meeting with the national leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Akure, Ondo State capital.Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, KAYODE FAYEMI said that the meeting is at the instance of the NGF and is necessitated by the demand of the present challenges of insecurity in the country.He also pointed out that no eviction or...

The Oyo State Government and police authorities have called for peace in troubled areas of the state, urging all stakeholders to embrace dialogue and desist from the wanton destruction of lives and livelihood.Governor SEYI MAKINDE who was represented by a delegation led by his Special Adviser on Security, FATAI OWOSENI, appealed to all to find a way to return to communal tolerance and understanding.          &nbs...

The Central African Republic has declared a state of emergency as armed groups try to lay siege to the capital, Bangui....

the United Kingdom is resisting a demand from the European Union asking it to grant full diplomatic status to the bloc’s ambassador in London....