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Nigerian Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America. Amusan clinched the trophy on Sunday evening after she got to the finish line in 12.33 seconds to successfully claim her third consecutive Diamond League title. Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quin came second in 12.38s, while Kendra Harrison of the US finished third. Also read: Tobi Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles At Silesia Diamond League The Nigerian won her first Diamond League trophy in 2021 in 12.42 seconds and defended the title last year after dipping 12.29 seconds in Zurich. Amusan’s…

As a Nigerian, Mr John Obot, in his official attempt is edging to break the Guinness World Record for longest reading aloud marathon, the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio tells him ‘‘Keep it up, John.’’  In a letter he sent to the Akwa Ibom teacher, entitled: A note to encourage you, Senator Akpabio hoped that Mr Obot would have the stamina and focus to reach his 145 hours’ target. The message came before Obot surpassed the previous Guinness World Records of 124 hours set by a Kyrgyzstan, Rysbai Isakov, in Bursa, Turkey in September 2022. Also read: Readmania: Nigerian at…

Akwa Ibom Government has granted a waiver for fees worth N95 million to secure Certificate of Occupancy for the immediate take-off of the Federal College of Education, Ididep in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The State Governor Umo Eno who announced this on Friday, during inspection of facilities at the Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ididep, the proposed site of the institution, said the certificate of occupancy would be ready this week. The gestures though deliberate, according to him, demonstrated his government’s commitment to development and deeper collaboration between the state and the Federal Government. “We have come today; we have…

Tons of controversies are being reeled out after the death and burial of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, prompting suspicions and deep concerns among his siblings and fans. The talented music sensation died on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried on Wednesday, September 13 in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Following the death of the singer, videos have emerged of distant relatives of the deceased trying to seize the late singer’s properties from his wife, Omowunmi. Among the first viral videos was of an elderly man, supposedly a family member, captured saying the singer’s wife should…

A Nigerian, John Obot, is jogging at the brink in his attempt to clinch Guinness World Records of Longest marathon reading aloud diadem. Despite Obot’s early impediment of starting all over again after forfeiting 50 hours to some glitches on Tuesday, September 12, the determined but prospective Guinness World record breaker has notched 100 hours as at 5 p.m. om Saturday, September 16, remaining 45 hours to score the vital goal. Supported by Uyo Book Club, Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Snaeder, National Library of Nigeria, among others, Obot is promoting a reading culture and showcasing Nigerian literature. Also read: Read-a-thon:…

The Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio is said to be stable and harmonious, working towards a greater and better Nigeria. Reacting to syndicated reports in some weekend newspapers about plots to destabilise the Senate and its leadership, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the President of the Senate said the Red Chamber cannot be distracted by the innuendo of the merchants of political tar brush by what appears to be a syndicated media attack from outside the precincts of the National Assembly. According to him, some media reports against the Senate are complete…

Former Nigerian president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was seen in a video ordering royal fathers in Oyo State to stand and greet him at a public event.  In a viral video where he spoke in Yoruba language, the ex-president stated that when he was still ruling, he prostrated to greet kings and he expects the same for rulers now that he has retired. He said that anywhere a Governor or President is, Kings are expected to stand up to greet him. “Please you Kings. Thank you for coming but let me say something. Wherever a governor or a President is,…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and four Deputy Governors for a period of five years.  A statement from presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. said the Lagos-born Cardoso will replace the acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubi if confirmed by the Senate. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate,” the Friday statement added. Also…

The Senate and House of Representatives variously denied the alleged disbursement of N100 million to  each of the lawmakers. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, denied the allegation in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He described a statement credited to the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), which alleged that the sum was paid to the lawmakers, as strange, ludicrous and unthinkable. ”What do these negative characters want to gain from their lies and falsehood against the National Assembly? This is strange to us, very ludicrous and unthinkable. “There is no N100million for a legislator anywhere, from…

After 28 days, eight Akwa Ibom graduates kidnapped on their way to Sokoto State for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Orientation Camp are still languishing in their abductors’ den. Though parents and relations of the NYSC prospective members are said to have paid N13 million ransom for the release of the kidnapped in Zamfara State, the bandits  are reported to have demanded an additional N200 million from the victims’ families. Despite the harsh economic condition, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno was reported to have said that he has liaised with his Zamfara counterpart to ensure the release of the…