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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied reports that he endorsed the presidential ambition of the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, when he recently visited him in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. In a statement by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Saturday, the former president said the statements coming from those claiming to…
The Ogun State Amotekun Corps in Sagamu has arrested four suspected cultists for allegedly stealing phones and accessories. The suspects were identified by the Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ogun, David Akinremi, as Abiodun Durojaye (32 years), Ganiyu Femi (19 years), Ariwoola Toheeb (22 years), Olufemi Olawale (18 years) and Umar Abdullahi (28 years).…
USYK vs Anthony Joshua: Usyk wins, beats AJ by split decision in Saudi rematch. Usyk retains the heavyweight title with a split decision victory over Joshua. Usyk lands more solid jabs on Joshua in the final round, and the former champion tries to counter with punches of his own. There’s a moment of drama as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State yesterday chastised Senator Tolu Odebiyi of Ogun West for claiming that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, refused to accept reconciliation within the ruling party. According to the party, the immediate past governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, refused to be reconciled despite the intervention of the revered Awujale…
The appointment of two additional Commissioner-nominees sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly by Governor Dapo Abiodun has been confirmed. Mrs. Olufemi Ilori and Mr. Jamiu Odetogun, the nominees, appeared before the House on Wednesday for screening. The confirmation of the nominees, whose names were recently sent to the Assembly by the Governor, came…
Microsoft opens US, Canada job opportunities for fresh graduates from Nigeria and other African countries. Nairametrics Microsoft has posted job opportunities for recent graduates from Nigerian universities and other African countries. Specifically, the company is looking for software engineers from across Africa to join its teams in the United States and Canada. Read also: Nigeria…
Asake has taken to social media to brag about his newly purchased mansion. The YBNL signee captioned a photo of his new crib, “It’s a dream come true.” “Went from hustling for free bedspace to investing in real estate 🏠,” he wrote. Went from hustling for free bedspace to investing in real estate 🏡 pic.twitter.com/8bThB7fnVw…
Following their victory over Canada, the Nigerian U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, went to the quarterfinals with a perfect record in the World Cup group stage. At the ongoing 10th FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Alajuela, Costa Rica, the squad triumphed 3-1 on Wednesday. Despite their hard-fought victories over France and Korea Republic, the…
Matheus Nunes, a midfielder for Sporting CP, has officially signed with Wolves. A huge talent, the 23-year-old is sought after by scouts all around Europe. The Premier League team beat off West Ham United and other competitors to acquire his signing. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said the club’s official website, “We are delighted to add…
According to reports, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is “bent” on joining Chelsea, who paid Barcelona €27 million to get him over. In order to improve the attacking options for manager Thomas Tuchel, Blues owner Todd Boehly has made the former Arsenal striker a priority signing this summer. Aubameyang was released from the Arsenal squad by Mikel Arteta…
