Новости за 19.09.2021

Guinea’s new junta held a former minister, Tibou Kamara, for several hours after arresting him before dawn on Sunday and ransacking his home, according to his entourage and an official statement.  Kamara was industry minister and spokesman in the government of Alpha Conde, who was overthrown in a coup in the West African country on…

The Southern Kaduna People’s Union says the sudden death of their son, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is a huge loss to the global community. The SOKAPU alleged ‘foul play’ in the death of the former CBN chief, demanding thorough, independent forensic analysis of his death. “For…

In this episode of So This Happened, we review how the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, ‘slumped’ at an event recently in Abuja. He abandoned his speech halfway and quickly went to lie on a couch at the event. Speaking of weird cultures, in Nigeria, it is expected that the groom…

Roma dropped their first points in Serie A under Jose Mourinho on Sunday as Verona came from behind to earn new coach Igor Tudor a 3-2 victory on his debut. Lorenzo Pellegrini’s clever backheel flick gave visitors Roma a half-time lead in the pouring rain as they sought a fourth successive win to start the…

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency has predicted three-day cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted partly cloudy to cloudy skies over the Northern region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Southern Kaduna in the morning hours. The agency further predicted prospects…

The Enugu Police Command has said it has commenced investigation to resolve the mystery behind the fire that gutted the National Independent Electoral Commission office in the state. The INEC office complex, located in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was set ablaze by unknown arsonists on Sunday morning, the News Agency of Nigeria…

A three-time member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Aviation, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has expressed optimism that a female President would be possible in the 2023 election provided women were given the opportunity. According to her, if given the leverage and platform to be tested in elections, a woman could make history…

The pan-Northern socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, has described as ‘shocking’ the death of a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, who died on Sunday. The apex northern body said that Mailafia contributed immensely to the development of Kaduna State and the North in general. A statement signed by the…

A few minutes after being evicted from the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye, Yusuf Adam “Yousef” Garba revealed why he loves talking to Angel while he was in the house. He said this while speaking to the host of the show, Ebuka, after his eviction on Sunday. According to Yousef, he has no regret…

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, has rewarded ‘hardworking and outstanding’ farmers across Ekiti State as part of efforts to encourage farming and support farmers. Babalola, who doled out N13.2m to the benefiting farmers, said the yearly gesture was in fulfillment of his dream, and also part of his contributions to…

Erling Braut Haaland scored with a stunning lob as his two-goal haul on Sunday helped Borussia Dortmund hold off Union Berlin with a 4-2 home win to go second in the Bundesliga table. Haaland, 21, chipped the ball over the Union goalkeeper from the edge of the area seven minutes from time to see off…

Tsakute Jonah, popularly known as Saskay, has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality television show. The 22-year-old was the second housemate to be evicted at the live eviction show on Sunday, in addition to Yousef. Saskay is the second richest housemate in the Season 6 of the reality TV show with a…

My attention has been called to a statement by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to the effect that appraising the performance of legislators based on bills sponsored is an “unhealthy practice and should not be encouraged.” It is quite unfortunate that the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives will…

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Yousef, has been evicted from the reality television show. Born Yusuf Garba, the ex-housemate hails from Nassarawa State. Prior to joining the reality TV show, Yousef was a high school teacher, model and trainer. Though out of the competition to win a grand prize of N90m, Yousef leaves with…

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress from the North Central zone say they are yet to endorse any of the contenders for the position of national chairman because consultations are still ongoing. Spokesman for the group, Abdullahi Ibrahim, said this while speaking to journalists in Abuja after a meeting in Lafia on Sunday. He explained…

The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other Matters on Saturday suspended its sitting indefinitely. The Chairperson of the panel, Justice Doris Okuwobi (retd), announced the suspension, saying that the break is needed to “evaluate, collate and make findings” on the Lekki shootings. The panel was set up…

Chelsea extended their flying start to the season with a 3-0 win at London rivals Tottenham as both clubs paid an emotional tribute to their former striker Jimmy Greaves on Sunday. Thiago Silva put Chelsea ahead early in the second half before N’Golo Kante bagged his first club goal since December 2019. Antonio Rudiger rounded…

The Middle Belt Forum on Sunday provided a detailed insight on how one of its promoters and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia died at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Abuja. The organization said his case was shabbily treated by doctors. The National Publicity Secretary of MBF,…

The Super Falcons’ class of 1999 that reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup staged in the United States of America will be the star attraction of the third NFF-Aiteo Football Awards holding in Lagos State on Monday evening. Ably led by Captain Florence Omagbemi, the Falcons defeated North Korea 2-1 at the…

Celtic suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Livingston, while champions Rangers were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Motherwell in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership action. Andrew Shinnie’s first-half strike consigned Celtic to a sixth defeat in seven away games under new boss Ange Postecoglou. Shinnie, playing as a makeshift striker, got across Stephen Welsh…

Teenager Florian Wirtz inspired Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 win at Stuttgart on Sunday despite the visitors playing with only 10 men for an hour after Robert Andrich was sent off for a first-half red card.   Wirtz, already a full Germany international who turned 18 last May, slotted home Leverkusen’s third goal to kill…

The National Judicial Council has recommended the appointment of six judges as chief judges to take up judicial functions in the Federal Capital Territory and some states. It has also recommended the appointment of 32 others as judicial officers. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Information of the NJC,…

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity, sparking evacuations of people living nearby, authorities said. Cumbre Vieja straddles a ridge in the south of La Palma island and has erupted twice in the 20th century,…

National Leaders of Conscience under the auspices of the National Consultative Front has described the death of a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, as “unbelievable”. The group made this known in a statement titled, ‘Mailafia: The Exit of A Titan …Leaders of Conscience, NCFront, Mourn the Passing of Obadiah Mailafia, To…

The Iyalaje Oodua of Yorubaland, Toyin Kolade, has put plans in place for all Iyalojas in Yorubaland to participate in the 2021 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State, from September 18 to September 26, 2021. The Olojo Festival is an annual event celebrated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his subjects across…