No fewer than four soldiers were killed on Tuesday while thwarting an attack by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ngamdu, Borno State. The border town lies between Borno’s border with Yobe State. An officer was shot by terrorists and rushed to a military medical facility; he is recuperating. While the troops were…
The group said this in its reaction to a statement by the Oyo State Police Command this week that it will repel the planned protest. The TakeItBack Movement, a popular pro-democracy Nigerian group, has issued a warning to the police. The group warned the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ngozi Onadeko to make sure…
Governor of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma was also in attendance during the presentation.. Dr. Nkem presented to President Muhammadu Buhari The All Progressives Grand Alliance has lost a valuable member of the party in the person of Dr. Nkem Okeke. Okeke is also the Deputy Governor of Anambra state. He dumped APGA and crossed…
She received serious backlash from women who believed that she should have asked the men to also pray for their wives. Sonia Ighalo Jude Ighalo’s ex-wife, Sonia has fired back at those attacking her over her recent post directed at married men. In a post she shared this morning, the mum of three stated that…
Kenyan Olympic star, Agnes Tirop, has been found dead in her home after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The 25-year-old represented Kenya in the 5,000m women’s finals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in Japan. Her death was confirmed by Barnaba Korir, the chairperson of Athletics Kenya in Nairobi Region. In a statement ,…
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has accused some Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of sabotaging President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to provide critical infrastructure in Nigeria. Lawan said some MDAs have refused to honour invitations extended to them by the senate’s Local and Foreign Debt Committee. In a statement by his spokesman, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan lamented…
The Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday, lamented the high rate of road accidents across the state which it attributed to over-speeding and night travels. This is even as the sector declared the Bauchi-Darazo road and Bauchi-Gombe road as hotbeds of accidents in the state. These were made…
Management of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board has announced that there will be disruption in water supply to some areas in Abuja. According to a statement released by the board on Wednesday phase 1,3, and 4 treatment plants will be shut down for for five days. It said the shutdown is to enable…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has hit back at former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, David Luiz, after the Brazilian said it was ‘funny’ that the former England international never won the Premier League before he retired from football. Carragher was frequently critical of Luiz when he played in the Premier League, but the 34-year-old centre-back said…
The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi on Tuesday called for the removal of barriers that are capable of limiting the girl-child education in the country and break away from stereotype traditions and customs. This, she said became necessary for the emancipation of women, end the vicious circle of poverty and set women…
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has given his verdict on Tyson Fury’s trilogy heavyweight victory over Deontay Wilder. Tyson described Fury’s contest with Wilder as ‘one of the greatest fights of all time. Fury sealed an 11th round knockout victory over Wilder on Saturday in Las Vegas to retain his WBC heavyweight title. Both…
The Ogoga-in-Council of Ikere Ekiti, has declared as null and void, the recognition granted by the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to Olukere of Ikere, Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin as a traditional ruler, describing the “Balkanisation” of the town as sacrilegious and wicked. The Council chaired by Sapetu of Oke Ikere, Chief Olufemi Babatola, bluntly…
American boxer, Deontay Wilder, has been given a six-month suspension following his trilogy heavyweight fight defeat to British fighter, Tyson Fury, a few days ago. The suspension will enable Wilder to undergo surgery on his broken hand. Wilder was knocked out by Fury in the 11th round of their thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas…
The decision of the Nigerian Senate to endorse the electronic transmission of election results has been described as a victory for the electoral process. Stating this in Osogbo during a radio current affairs programme on Wednesday, the duo of Ayo Ologun, a broadcaster and Bukola Idowu, a social crusader stated that the initial refusal by…
![EPL: Alan Shearer names Ronaldo, Jay-Jay Okocha, Hazard in his ultimate ballers [Top 10]](https://2709updates.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/16336989905056.jpg "EPL: Alan Shearer names Ronaldo, Jay-Jay Okocha, Hazard in his ultimate ballers [Top 10]")
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, tops the list of Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s ultimate Premier League ballers. Apart from Ronaldo, Shearer also included former Bolton Wanderers, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, and former Chelsea winger, Eden Hazard, in the list. At 36 years of age, Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down, having scored a hat-trick…
As the world marks World Sight Day, WSD, on Thursday, the Nigerian Optometric Association, NOA, Imo State chapter, has said 80 percent of eye problems are avoidable. The association said a survey carried out in six communities in Imo State revealed that 39 percent of the population are visually impaired while 6.9 percent are completely…
Chelsea sporting director, Marina Granovskaia, has made it clear that the West London club will not go over a specific figure to bring back attacking midfielder, Eden Hazard, from Real Madrid. According to Granovskaia, £34 million would be Chelsea’s limit to try and re-sign Hazard, either in the January or summer transfer windows, El Nacional…
The Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has revealed that his administration has reached an agreement to purchase armed drones with high altitude that will assist in detecting bandits’ hideouts and gather intelligence that would lead to ending insurgency in the state. The Governor said he went out of the country with some officials…
Jaja in a circular that has long viral, said she approved the appointment for smooth running of activities in her office. University of Uyo Blessing Jaja, the Student Union Government Vice President of the University of Uyo has reportedly appointed 18 aides. Jaja in a circular that has long viral, said she approved the appointment…
The suspects robbed a resident of an undisclosed sum of money after they burgled her apartment in the early hours of Monday. According to a report by The PUNCH, the men of the Osun State Police Command and members of the Hunters Group of Nigeria have arrested three teenagers suspected to be members of an…
