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Arsenal sensation Ethan Nwaneri is set to sign a record-breaking deal after Man City tabled a “substantial” offer, sources have told Football Insider. The 16-year-old will sign pro terms with the Londoners as soon he turns 17 on 21 March. Nwaneri’s current scholarship agreement will be converted into a professional deal in a fortnight’s time following fierce competition from Premier League sides for his services. It is believed that Man City have made a “substantial” offer, sources say, for the attacking midfielder while Chelsea also held strong interest. The 2007-born star has already been given the highest-ever wages for an…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced an increase in the bursary allowance for students of Lagos origin from N50,000 to N60,000 and a scholarship grant from N200,000 to N225,000 for both indigene and non-indigene students of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at a one-day interactive session between the governor, students’ union leaders, and stakeholders tagged “Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Development” on Tuesday in Ikeja. The governor also appointed four former leaders of the Student Union Government in Lagos tertiary institutions as special advisers. The appointees are Eniola Opeyemi,…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the successful completion of the Red Line rail project of the state. The House also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the foundation in Lagos upon which successive administrations have built while appreciating Speaker Mudashiru Obasa for playing positive roles by ensuring legislative approvals in support of the blue and red line projects. The first phase of the 37-kilometre red line rail, constructed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), was commissioned on February 29 with seven stations between Agbado, a boundary town in Ogun…

On Thursday, February 29th, Otunba Dr. Olayinka Ilufoye was honored with the prestigious award of Honorary Professional Fellowship Doctorate in Real Estate Management. In addition, he also received the Outstanding Performance Integrity Award in West Africa for his exemplary achievements and contributions to the field. Dr. Ilufoye’s dedication and outstanding performance in real estate management and business development in West Africa have earned him this well-deserved recognition. His effective professional inspiration, leadership, and executive charisma have set him apart as a leader and nation builder in the region. The Honorary Professional Fellowship Doctorate in Real Estate Management is a testament…

…President of Bethsaida College of Health Technology Calls On Ogbomoso Indegenes In Dia spora A renowned Educationist and Promoter of Health Technology, Mr. Olusola Afolabi has called on well meaning prominent indegenes and residents of Ogbomoso home and abroad to join hands with Soun of Ogbomoso Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Olaoye Afolabi Gandhi to develop and make Ogbomoso an ultra modern world class city. Afolabi is the Founder and President of the popular Bethsaida College of Health Technology,Ogbomoso. Afolabi made the call while speaking at a public function in Ogbomoso. The former Banker said Ogbomoso Land is blessed to…

The Nigerian Police Force has reiterated its ban on the use of Point-of-Sale terminal machines, and other mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities across the country. The NPF said the ban followed public outcry on alleged “illegal and illicit transactions through ‘point-of-sale’ machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives.” This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday. Adejobi said it had come to the attention of the police authorities that some commands and formations of the NPF continued to flout the regulation and that…

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, lamented the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians and blamed the situation on the last administration led by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during the swearing-in of 22 Special Advisers and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Jos, Mutfwang said Buhari left the country’s economy in terrible shape for his successor, President Bola Tinubu. Mutfwang said, “We are at a very difficult juncture in the history of this country and I’m an advocate that after the election you forget politics and face governance. “And even though the Federal Government…

There is currently unrest in Haiti following the activities of some gangs in the country. Several people have been killed and this has led to the government declaring a three-day curfew to ensure safety of lives. News reports have it that there was also a jailbreak, courtesy of the gangs and it led to the freedom of over 4,000 prisoners in the country, causing great security concerns. The security agencies in the country have also been overwhelmed due to these activities, the police unions have been calling for help due to the incessant attacks they have been experiencing in the…

Just like pharaoh who was frustrated after all his schemes against the israelites failed and ended drowning at the Red Sea, Funke Ashekun is surely frustrated too as all attempt to blackmail the Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Dr Olukoya failed woefully . She has resorted to cheap direct blackmail against innocent people by trying to coin stories to dent the image of the Revered Man of God and the firebrand ministry. In a new voice it made available to us, she was in pain as her scheme didn’t work, Thus attacking rhe woman who refused to bulge…

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, on Monday, sentenced a 79-year-old carpenter, Olagbade Jeremiah, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the prosecution was able to prove the offence of defilement against the convict without reasonable doubt. Jeremiah was arraigned on a count sexual assault by penetration preferred against him by the state. According to the lead prosecution counsel, Olusola Soneye, the offence committed contravened Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Soneye, who is a Director of Public Prosecutions, told the court that…