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Stormers GM receives a 3-match ban starting from the next match. Chief Coach & Secretary receive a final warning. Stormers player Ibrahim Oluwatosin receives a 10-match ban. Stormers fined #1,000,000 & an additional #100,000 for Referee’s medical expenses.

A man simply identified as Sope Modupe, 45, was apprehended on Monday by a group of people for allegedly stealing a motorbike in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened at the hockey pitch during the ongoing athletics competition tagged, ‘Making of the Champions,’ organised and sponsored by telecommunication company, MTN, at Adamasingba Sports Complex, Ibadan. An eyewitness, Abdulkareem Olanrewaju, told our correspondent that “Modupe, a 45-year old, kick-started the motorbike that belongs to one Olawale Ajibua (hockey athlete) with a master key. The thief was oblivious that the wife of the owner was observing him when he attempted…

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited extends heartfelt greetings to Muslim communities across the country as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the joyous conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm, said “The dedication and resilience displayed during Ramadan are truly inspiring. This period of self-reflection strengthens the core values of Islam, which are peace, unity, and compassion, that are essential for building a better nation for all.” As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Amo Farm recognizes the importance of family gatherings and festive meals. In her remark, Itoro Awala-Ale, the Company’s Business Development Manager,…

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr. “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous…

The Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya as the new Head of the Service for Ogun State. Onasanya is to take over from Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun who has served meritorious before his retirement. Until this appointment, Mr. Onasanya was the Permanent Secretary, Bureau Political Affairs and Administration. He joined the Civil Service as an Information Officer, GL. 08 on 2rd December, 1993 and rose through the ranks to a Director GL. 17 till he was appointed Permanent Secretary on 2nd October, 2020. Mr. Onasanya is a thoroughbred…

… return ICC mgt to Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd, he says A patriotic Nigerian, Dominic Albert has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call on Nyesom Wike to order and curtail many of his excesses as the FCT Minister. Albert a property developer and an Indigene of River State said the behavior of Wike in recent times in managing the affairs of FCT is violating the laid down rules and breaking down the Nigerian constitution. Albert accused Wike of being a sycophant and hypocrite, politicking the office for political vendetta and settling scores with political opponents. According to…

The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday impeached the embattled state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the state’s Chief Judge to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. Details later…

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has urged Lagos residents to make clean environment a permanent habit, that goes beyond occasions and festivities. He said this in a release by the agency where he congratulated the Muslim faithful on successfully completing the Ramadan fast, leading to the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri. Gbadegesin noted that personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness, formed integral teachings of Islam, that should become permanent features of our daily living beyond the Ramadan period. He said, “Islam teaches cleanliness at the personal level, at home and the environment. Islam…

Few days after series of cyber bullying against the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System, Jesam Micheal and his Family by MICHEAL OKOH, PRINCE HUMBLE ETENG,OKOI DENOCK in collaboration with one TOCHUKWU NWOYE, DINGCHI YARLING, Godwin, Benjamin Uwanga and Findins, Jesam escaped assassination attempt as gunmen numbering over ten, armed with sophisticated weapons invaded his lounge in Lagos seeking for him Information available to us revealed that when the hardened criminals invaded the lounge on Friday, April 5th, 2024 where Jesam was billed to address his workers, they were demanding for him and when they learnt he couldn’t make the meeting…

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has announced the launch of two more Enterprise Business products, Glo Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and Fibre to the Business (FTTB). Glo Fibre to the Home and Fibre to the Business are internet connectivity solutions specially designed for Residential and SME commercial customers respectively to enable them to enjoy reliable and high speed internet through linked fibre services. The company restated its commitment to delivering the most cost-effective data connectivity experience for homes and businesses in addition to providing dedicated and reliable services. Globacom declared in a press statement that the two new products will guarantee unmatched data…