Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Government over what he described as their “shameful neglect” in honouring late Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai during his funeral. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, West expressed outrage at what…
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out additional military strikes in Nigeria if the killing of Christians continues, a claim the Nigerian government has strongly rejected, insisting that the country is not experiencing systematic religious persecution. Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New York Times,…
The National President NULASS kicks against the appointment of Èric Sekou chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach, stating the appointment as a slap in the face of our nation’s abundant pool of local coaching talent. The recent appointment of Èric Chelle as the Super Eagles Head Coach has stirred significant controversy, with the National President…
The United States Envoy to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has cautioned against framing terrorist attacks in the country along religious lines, insisting that the victims of insurgency and violence cut across faiths, tribes, and regions, saying that were more Muslim victims. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the envoy described any loss of life as “absolutely unfortunate,”…
The Acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr. Adeniyi Oluwaseun, ended his life on Sunday by jumping into a well. The incident took place in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, shortly after he finished his evening meal. His body was later recovered and deposited in…
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement…
A man on Florida’s Gulf coast has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities said he killed, cooked and ate two of his pet peacocks to spite a neighbor. Craig Vogt, 61, was arrested on 23 September on a third-degree felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an affidavit from the Pasco county sheriff’s…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting, which was held on Monday at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan….
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a top priority for the Federal Government. Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday. The honour was bestowed upon her by the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, at Ikorodu. The…
The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has welcomed their lecturer great funfair after he arrived from USA. The students from the department of Local Government and Development Studies trooped in their numbers with musical instruments to welcome Dr. JM Etebom. Dr Etebom, returned back to the Institution after the completion of two years Postdoctoral…
