Former Golden Eaglets midfielder, Victor Ozor Okeke has joined Swedish club Allsvenskan champions Elfsborg, DAILY POST reports.
Elfsborg signed the youngster from Triple 44 Academy in Nigeria.
The 18-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
Okeke impressed at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana two years ago.
He is now the second Nigerian at Elfsborg with Ibrahim Buhari already a key figure at the club.
Elfsborg currently occupy fifth position in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
BBNaija Season 9 dynamic duo, Shatoria which consists of Shaun and Victoria, have emerged as the Heads of House (HoH) in Biggie’s house.
This victory grants them immunity from nominations, ensuring their stay in the house for another week.
This win brought an end to Nelita’s impressive twice-in-a-row head-of-house streak. The intense competition saw housemates pushing their limits, but Shatoria emerged victorious, securing immunity from eviction for the week
Nelita, who has dominated previous Head of House challenges, now steps back as Shatoria takes the helm. With the game heating up, all eyes are on Shatoria to see how they will navigate the responsibilities of the house.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum has called for the separation of offices of the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, and that of the federal government.
While saying that such would remain the only way accountability could be guaranteed, the forum also urged the federal government to improve transparency in the allocation of revenue among the federal, state and local governments in the country.
The governors made this call at the end of their monthly meeting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital over the weekend.
The governors in a communique read by the chairman of the forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, expressed concern over the federal government’s failure to clearly distinguish between federal revenue and revenue accruing to the federation.
They charged the federal ministry of finance and the accountant-general of the federation to heed to Section 162 of the Constitution, which outlines the principles of revenue sharing among the three tiers of government.
They also accused the Accountant-General of the Federation of acting in a manner suggesting a bias toward the federal government.
“The forum notes with concern, the refusal of the federal government to distinguish between the Federal Government of Nigeria’s revenue and revenue accruing to the federation which must be allocated in accordance with extant laws.
“We call on the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Accountant General of the Federation to be more transparent in obeying the law, particularly Section 162 (1) (2) (3). And equally, call on the Accountant General of the Federation to stop behaving like the Accountant General of the federal government and to exercise her role in line with the constitution.
“We call for the separation of the office of the Accountant General of the Federation and that of the Accountant General of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” the PDP governors said.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, said the suspect, blamed his action on the devil.
A 37-year-old Quranic teacher, Abubakar Talba, who was accused of kidnapping two Almajiri boys from Katsina and s0domising one after luring the minors under the pretence of providing them with capital to start a business, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, said the suspect, blamed his action on the devil.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Talba ‘m’ 37-year-old from Hausari Dandal, Borno State, for abduction and s0domy,” the statement read.
“While responding to a complaint from the community regarding his ill-treatment of the boys under the guise of running a Quranic school, the Detectives attached to Gamawa Divisional Police Headquarters led by the Divisional police officer immediately arrested the suspect.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he had attended a Quranic school in Fagge. He met one of his victims at BATA area in Fagge LGA. The victim, identified as Masaud Barau, 12 years old, from Gamniya village in Niger Republic, was brought to a Quranic school in Rijiyar Lemo, Kano state.
“The suspect lured him from Kano to Daura under the pretence that he would support him to start a business. On reaching Daura, the suspect encountered the second victim, identified as Ibrahim Jabiru ‘m’, 13 years from Mai Mujiya village in Katsina state, who was brought to Quranic school at ‘Tsangayar Malam Usman’ in Daura under the pretence of providing capital to start selling touch lights and batteries.
“From Daura, he moved the two boys to Danbatta, where he began abusing one of the boys inside a mosque. After spending the night in Danbatta, he proceeded to Udubo Village in Bauchi State, where he continued to abuse the victim.
“The Bauchi State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, will charge the suspect to court after the investigation is completed.
“Similarly, the command implores members of the public to provide useful information that could help locate the parents or guardians of the victims.”
Popular Nigerian actress, Bakare Zainab has penned a note to her dad as he turns a year older.
Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate her dad on his special day, she appreciated him for his sacrifices while urging God to give him sound health and happiness.
My World
My mirror
Baba mi owon
Olufe Mi
Ife Akoko♥️♥️
Happy Birthday Dad 🧑 Thank you for the sacrifices
Thank you for being a good man, My Sister and I are grateful for the gift of you 🥰 May God Grant you long life, sound health and everlasting happiness I love you so much ADEBOWALE MI😍😍😍
No Please, My Daddy Is Not Aging 🥲
Mio gba!!!!!
Forever 21😍😍😍
OJU IYA(HIS MOM’S FAVE) You Are Not Just Your Moms Fave But Also God’s Favorite Person 😍 I Took My Good Heart From You And I’m So Thankful To God I Came Through You, My Intelligent And Well Mannered Dad😍 So Proud To Be Your Daughter 🧒 💃 I pray God Keeps You Safe And Healthy To Continue To Enjoy The Fruits of Your Labor 🙏 Happy Birthday My Mirror 🪞 😍”
Niger State Government has set up a task force committee to tackle illegal mining and environmental degradation in the state.
Inaugurating the committee, the state acting governor, Yukubu Garba said the move is a vital mission that requires collective effort towards achieving sustainable development and a prosperous economy of the state.
The task force is to monitor, identify, and report the illegal mining sites in the state. The committee is also expected to monitor, identify and report child labour on mining sites as well as monitor and report security challenges in mining host communities.
In addition, it is charged with the duty to identify types of minerals titles held by companies; determine compliance with extant mining laws; and examine other matters that may be connected with the successful implementation of its assignments, among other terms of reference.
According to Garba, there are 880 registered mining companies, made up of 578 companies and 302 cooperatives in the state, but only 261 reported for profiling with the Ministry for Mineral Resources.
Garba also explained that while the mining industry is crucial for the state’s economic growth, illegal mining activities are harming the environment, communities, and future generations.
He added that through collective efforts the future of Niger State would be defined to ensure that mineral resources are harnessed for the greater good, to create jobs, support local businesses, and enhance communities’ quality of life.
Garba also stated that with the task force committee on ground to enforce regulations and responsible mining practices, the ban on mining has been suspended conditionally.
“That’s why we suspended mining activities several months ago. Despite our efforts, compliance has been low. So, we’re taking decisive action by lifting the suspension conditionally. We’re confident that our new task force will enforce regulations and ensure responsible mining practices,” he said.
Responding on behalf of other members, the secretary to the state government and the committee chairman, Alh. Abubakar Usman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve while assuring that members would work diligently to meet the mandate and terms of reference of the committee.
Other members of the committee include the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Alh. Sabo Yahaya ( co-chairman), Permanent Secretary of the ministry Mohammed Yunusa Nahauni (secretary), Commissioner for Homeland Security, Commissioner of Police, director of DSS, commandant of NSCDC, commandant of vigilante, all the 25 council chairmen, secretaries of all the eight emirate councils, representatives of the state assembly and judiciary, among others.
Six suspected drug dealers and cultists, Kufre Godwin Okon, Uko Monday Edet, Cyril Michael, Gabriel Effiong, Joseph Effiong Okon, and Udofia Emmanuel Udofia, have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command during a raid on black spots in the Afaha Offiong community of Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Timfon John, who disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Monday, said the suspects arrested were all male.
John noted that the effort of police operatives that the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, mobilised to the community following the intelligence report yielded results.
She said, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in its sustained efforts towards making the state safe, secure, and uncomfortable for criminals, has raided a criminal hideout in Afaha Offiong community in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
“The raid was carried out by the Command’s operatives who acted following directives of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom, CP Waheed Ayilara upon intelligence reports available at the Command’s disposal about nefarious activities in a section of the community.
“Investigation is ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate.”
The PPRO also disclosed that two bags containing substances suspected to be Indian hemp, cocaine, and some cocktail concoctions were recovered by the police operatives during the raid.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Waheed Ayilara, has reassured Akwa Ibomites of the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.
“He urged them to always report any suspicious movement or suspicious persons to the nearest police station, as this will help the police cultivate and act on the information towards keeping the state safe and secure.
” John stated
The Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, of the Nigeria Police, Alagbon, in Lagos, has arrested 11 persons over alleged involvement in impersonation and hijacking of imported drugs.
This is contained in a statement by the department spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, on Monday in Lagos.
According to her, the suspects and others at large allegedly conspired to hijack two trucks belonging to Manfes Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., which were transporting 5,000 rolls of Tramadol 100mg capsules.
She said that immediately after clearing the goods at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the suspects hijacked and diverted the consignment to an unknown location.
ASP Mayegun said that the case was reported as a petition to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG FCID Annex by one Mr Nonso Nwaebili, representing the pharmaceutical company in Anambra.
She further stated that the petition outlined the incident as involving a syndicate of suspected armed criminals, disguised in military camouflage and also wearing the jackets of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
She said that following receipt of the petition, the anti-drug unit of the department was instructed to investigate the petition.
The spokesperson pointed out that a letter was sent to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Yaba, to confirm the importation authorisation for Tramadol 100mg capsules by the company, which was confirmed.
Mayegun said that the CP Special Squad, Lagos State Command, had recovered part of the stolen Tramadol and arrested some of the suspects involved in the crime before FCID took over the investigation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of new directors-general for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
He picked ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, a seasoned Foreign Service officer, to take charge of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran intelligence operative, leads the DSS.
Ambassador Mohammed, a 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, brings extensive experience gained from serving in various roles, including heads of Nigerian missions in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and Libya.
Mr. Ajayi, a decorated Assistant Director-General, has served as State Director in several states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.
A statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the new appointments followed the resignation of the previous NIA and DSS chiefs.
President Tinubu charges the new security chiefs to reposition the agencies for better results, tackling security challenges through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and alignment with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The President has expressed gratitude to the outgoing Directors-General for their services and wishes them success in their future endeavours.
“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
“Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA.
“Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS.
“Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Director and his subsequent appointment as the head of the Nigerian mission to Libya.
“The 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, had served in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and at the State House, Abuja.
“The new DSS Director-General, Mr. Adeola Ajayi, rose through the ranks to attain his current post of Assistant Director-General of the Service. He had, at various times, served as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.
“The new appointments follow the resignation of the previous NIA and DSS chiefs.
“President Tinubu expects that the new security chiefs will work assiduously to reposition the two intelligence agencies for better results and charges them to bring their experience to bear in tackling the security challenges bedevilling the country through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and in surgical alignment with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
“The President thanks the outgoing director-general of the two pivotal intelligence agencies for their services to the nation while wishing them success in their future endeavours”, the statement.
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Following the never-ending backlash over the death of actor Junior Pope, Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Adanma Luke has tendered a public apology to Nigerians.
In a now-trending video on social media on Monday, Adanma cried and took responsibility for the death of Junior Pope and others, begging Nigerians for forgiveness
“I have come to say I’m sorry. I’m sorry Nigerians. I took away your loved ones from what people are saying. I’m so sad that this happened on my movie set. Inasmuch as I’m trying to be very strong I’m not seeing myself to be strong.
“I’m so sad that they have to work for me when the incident happens. But I’m not God. It was destined to happen. A lot of people have been dragging me.
“Nigerians I’m not okay again, I don’t know what is happening to me, I didn’t plan what happened to Junior Pope and the crew members. Please forgive me,” she cried.
DAILY POST reports that Junior Pope died on April 10 2024, alongside four crew members after their boat capsized in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, while on their way to the movie location.
Adanma Luke is the producer of the ill-fated movie, ‘The Other Side of Life’, in which the late actor Junior Pope starred.
Watch the video below:
The Benue State Police Command has commenced a thorough probe into the killing of a woman in Makurdi, the state capital.
TORI reported that gunmen shot and killed the woman identified as Theresa Awuhe on Saturday night, August 24, 2024.
The woman was said to be returning from her shop when the assailants ambushed her around the Villa suite and shot her dead.
According to reports, nothing was taken from her as her assailants fled after killing her.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident, said that an investigation into the matter was ongoing.
“The case was reported to the police, and the investigation is ongoing,” she added.
Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling, will demand a multi-million payoff from the club before leaving this summer.
Sterling is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after being frozen out by new manager, Enzo Maresca.
However, the England international has three years left on the contract when he joined from Manchester City.
Sterling is believed to be on a deal worth £325,000 a week, according to transfer expert, David Orstein.
“There are talks between himself and the club hierarchy over what to do. There are three years left on his contract that is in excess of £325,000 a week.
“So what Chelsea owe him runs into the 10s of millions of pounds, and I think Raheem Sterling’s priority is to settle that before deciding where he might like to go,” Ornstein said on NBC Sports.
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida has revealed the secret behind D’Tigress impressive outing at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The African champions made it to the quarter-final of the women’s basketball event.
D’Tigress defeated heavyweights, Australia and Canada in the group stage, making history as the first African team to make it beyond the first round in his history of the Olympics.
They, however, bowed out in the quarter-final losing to holders United States of America.
Kida said stopping NBBF board members from imposing players on D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama played a key role in the team’s successful outing.
“The responsibility is that we have tried to isolate other board members from influencing.
“Board members can suggest, they can bring in names just like anybody else but the ultimate selection of the team is in the hands of the coach and the technical crew,” Kida said in an interview on NTA.
BBNaija Season 9 pair, Zinwe, consisting of Zion and Chinwe have been evicted from the reality show.
This eviction marks the fifth pair to leave the house, leaving only nine pairs to compete for the prize.
Initially, five pairs were up for eviction: Wanni x Handi (Wanni and Handi), Doublekay (Kellyrae and Kasia), Chekas (Onyeka and Chizoba), Beta (Ben and Tjay), and Zinwe (Zion and Chinwe).
By the public’s votes, the ‘Zinwe’ pair received the lowest votes, followed closely by Beta and Chekas.
The public’s decision marks a significant turning point in the season, as the remaining pairs must now navigate their relationships, alliances, and strategies to stay in the game.
The eviction of Zinwe sets the stage for a thrilling competition, and fans can expect the unexpected twists and turns as the season unfolds.
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Onofiok Luke has urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to embark on significant reforms that would strengthen the rule of law and enhance the image of the justice system.
Luke, a former Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, in a statement issued on Sunday said her appointment was a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the legal profession in the country.
The former lawmaker expressed optimism that the judiciary would reach new levels of efficiency under Kekere-Ekun.
Luke noted: “My Lord, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
“I am confident that, with Your Lordship’s experience, the Nigerian judiciary will reach new levels of efficiency.
“I have no doubt that you will usher in reforms that will empower the judicial workforce and improve working conditions.
“I am eagerly anticipating the significant reforms during your tenure that will strengthen the rule of law and enhance the image of our justice system.”
Luke added that the recent assent by President Bola Tinubu to the Bill for an upward review of the salaries and emoluments of judicial officers was a milestone that would have an even greater impact under Kekere-Ekun’s leadership.
He was of the opinion that the commitment by the executive underscored the persistent advocacy efforts over the years, including those during his tenure as Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary.
Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman has stated that anyone applying to get admission to the university from next year would have to be 18 years of age.
He disclosed this on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics” that the Federal Government has instituted a new age policy for secondary school leaving examinations, setting the minimum age at 18.
Underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), both crucial for advancing to tertiary education.
The directive affects the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), which administers the WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council (NECO), responsible for the SSCE. Additionally, Minister Mamman confirmed that the age limit to undertake the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), overseen by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will also be 18.
He said;
“It is 18 (years). What we did at the meeting that we had with JAMB (in July) was to allow this year and for it to serve as a kind of notice for parents that this year, JAMB will admit students who are below that age but from next year, JAMB is going to insist that anybody applying to go to university in Nigeria meets the required age which is 18.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a new policy; this is a policy that has been there for a long time. Even basically if you compute the number of years pupils, and learners are supposed to be in school, the number you will end up with is 17 and a half – from early child care to primary school to junior secondary school and then senior secondary school. You will end up with 17 and a half by the time they are ready for admission.
“So, we are not coming up with new policy contrary to what some people are saying; we are just simply reminding people of what is existing. In any case, NECO and WAEC, henceforth will not be allowing underage children to write their examinations. In other words, if somebody has not spent the requisite number of years in that particular level of study, WAEC and NECO will not allow them to write the examination.”
The minister went further to give a breakdown of the number of years pupils are expected to spend between child care and senior secondary school. According to him, early care is expected to last for the first five years. Pupils are expected to begin primary one at the age of six, spend six years in primary school and move to junior secondary school at the age of 12, spend three years, before moving to senior secondary school at the age of 15, to spend three more years and leave for university at the age of 18.
West Ham United are looking in to the possibility of bringing former Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League this summer transfer window.
The England international currently plays in Italy with AS Roma.
But according to Italian football journalist, Filippo Biafora, the Hammers are keen to make a late swoop for Abraham before transfer deadline day.
However, Abraham’s wages could be a stumbling block.
Meanwhile, in another development, Ipswich Town announced the signing of Irish centre back, Dara O’Shea.
In a post on their X account on Sunday, the Premier League club said, O’Shea signed a five-year deal with the club from Burnley.
“A five-year deal for Dara O’Shea, who joins us for an undisclosed fee from Burnley!” Ipswich tweeted.
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Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has revealed that while he was remanded at the Kirikiri correctional centre for Naira abuse, he fed over 2500 inmates.
In a post shared on Instagram on Sunday, August 25, Bobrisky said the situation he met the inmates in prison left him heartbroken.
He disclosed that he ordered 5 cows, 10 bags of rice and five baskets of tomatoes to feed them.
Bobrisky also revealed that he gave money to the inmates.
‘’I will always be proud of myself . I fed over 2,500 people in maximum prison Kirikiri. The situation i met them was heartbroken. I order 5 giant cows, 10 bag of rice, 5 full basket of tomatoes so i could feed them all and i also gave them money”
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has rekindled her relationship with Shaun after initially declaring she was breaking up with him.
DAILY POST reports that Wanni announced that she was breaking up with Shaun after Ebuka’s exposition of Shaun’s comment about her not being his first choice heightened the tension between the embattled couple.
In a twist, Wanni went to Shaun late Sunday night to apologise for how she handled the issue between her, Shaun and her twin sister, Handi.
She said, “I’m genuinely sorry. I have no argument to make. I shouldn’t have shoved you or even attacked Handi because it was not our fight.
“It was me and you and I should have just apologise for the statement I made about Handi last night that caused every issue.
“I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to get you this worked up.”
Shaun accepted her apology and they later kissed in the presence of the other housemates.
Popular actor, Yemi Solade has taken to his Instagram page to pose a question about doctorate degrees bestowed on Nigerian celebs by universities in Benin Republic and Togo.
Recall that the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, recently disclosed that 22,789 Nigerians were parading fake degree certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023.
“We have had to take some major decisions here (at the ministry of education). Some staff members who were affected faced disciplinary measures. That whole unit had to undergo a review. We cannot have in our midst people who procured fake certificates competing with students who graduated from universities and polytechnics through their sweat, some spending four, five, six or more years. They cannot be going out to compete with people who procured certificates right here in Nigeria without going anywhere. Through the data the NYSC has, about 21,684 students are parading fake certificates from Benin Republic obtained between 2019 to 2023, Togo about 1,105. They simply attended schools that are not recognised to offer degree programmes by those countries.” the Minister disclosed to newsmen recently
Reacting to the development on his Instagram page on Sunday afternoon, Solade said;
‘’What Happens To ALL The ABSURD Doctorate Degrees Splashed On Nigerian Celebs Since FG Has Pronounced That Degrees Acquired From Benin Republic Since 2017 Are INVALID? #fakedegreescam #fake #cotonou #beninrepublic🇧🇯 #university #invaliddegrees” he wrote.