The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh is being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional headquarters. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the driver when he requested the delivery fee, querying if the driver knew who he was talking to. The lawmaker also threatened to make the driver “disappear” without facing any consequences. In a statement on…
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Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag as manager
Manchester United FC have sacked Erik ten Hag as the club manager, a club statement released on Monday read. “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. “We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future. “Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as…
Read MoreVarsities may be distrupted as SSANU, NASU begin nationwide strike
The relative peace being enjoyed in the Nigerian universities academic calender may suffer a distruption as the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has vowed to indefinitely shut down all activities in universities across the country from Monday (today) when they embark on an indefinite strike. A statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by National President, SSANU, Mohammed Ibrahim, General Secretary, NASU, Prince Peters Adeyemi, said the ultimatum it gave the Federal…
Read MoreWhy Tinubu sacked Beta Edu -Presidency
The Presidency has shed more lights on the circumstances surrounding the replacement of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Beta Edu by President Bola Tinubu in the last cabinet reshuffle exercise. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman alluded that it could probably be based on findings by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Edu who celebrated her 37th birthday on Sunday, was suspended in January 2024 over the alleged diversion of more than N585 million in public funds into a personal bank account. She was also implicated…
Read MoreAir Peace Chairman Lauds Tinubu on Transformation of Aviation Industry
The Chairman/CEO of Air Peace Limited, West Africa’s largest carrier, Dr. Allen Onyema, has commended the federal government for its deliberate efforts in transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry. Speaking at Air Peace Airline’s 10th anniversary, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, over the weekend, Onyema noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been intentional about bringing long-lasting changes, aimed at making air travel friendly and convenient. Onyema remarked that hope began to rise in the aviation industry over the past year with the appointment of the Minister…
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