Social media commentator, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) who started the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative in October has claim that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account due to a hack. Otse addressed the incident in an Instagram video on Friday, stating that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account. …
FG signs MOU with Japan to enhance rice production
The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s agricultural development goals. Focus on Advanced Equipment and Capacity Building As …
Ghana arrive Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier
The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The second leg encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. The first leg in Accra ended in a goalless draw. Twenty-six players and technical crew members made the trip to Nigeria. The …
Real Madrid set to give stadium, Santiago Bernabeu new name
The Spanish and European giants are planning to change from ‘Santiago Bernabeu’ to ‘The Bernabeu. The change is a result of commercial and marketing reasons as the rebranding is likely aimed at increasing the stadium’s appeal and commercial value. Real Madrid, who are currently holding the La Liga and Champions League titles, plans to make …
Tragedy averted as 2-story building collapses in Umuahia
A two-story building still under construction has collapsed at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The building, said to be owned by a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia, collapsed on Christmas Day when the site workers had taken the day off. The cause of the collapse has not yet been officially established, …
DHQ reveals cause of Sokoto airstrikes explosion
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has blamed what it described as ‘secondary explosions’ for the death of some villagers during airstrikes in Sokoto. Sokoto State government said 10 villagers were killed and others injured after airstrikes in Silame Local Government Area of the state. However, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said …
Nigerian Govt summons airline CEOs over flight delays, cancellations
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Chris Najomo, has convened a meeting with airlines’ Chief Executive Officers, amid the consistent flight delays and cancellations during the festive season. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu disclosed this on his X handle on Thursday. He said that Najomo is cutting …
Nine states grace Cross River cultural carnival
Nine states across the country participated in the flag off of this year’s Cultural Carnival in Cross River State. The participating states comprise Kebbi, kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun and Ebonyi states. The carnival which is one of the activities lined up for this year’s Carnival Calabar Competition also had all 18 …
CHAN 2024Q: CAF appoints Moroccan official for Home Eagles vs Ghana
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan official, Hamza El Fariq as centre referee for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana. El Fariq will be assisted by his compatriots Abdessamad Abertoune (first assistant) Zakaria Bouchtaoui (second assistant)and Hicham Temsamani (fourth official). Prince Kai Saquee …
EFCC arrests Delta Accountant General over diversion of funds
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Accountant General of Delta State, Mrs. Joy Enwa, amid the commission’s ongoing investigation of the state’s former governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. The EFCC is investigating the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion state funds, SaharaReporters has learnt. The commission arrested and detained former governor Okowa …