Uganda on Friday said it suspended the operations of 54 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), a move that one of the groups described as “political persecution”. The suspension was ordered for a range of reasons, including non-compliance with regulations which required NGOs and other groups not to be involved in politics. Steve Okello, the Chairman of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari, among over 10,000 other participants across the globe, are expected to participate in a hybrid Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Dr Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc and Chairman, Consultative Committee of the 14th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, said this at a virtual…
Norway international Odegaard, 22, joined the Gunners on loan in January and has made the move permanent for about £30m. The deal for Ramsdale, 23, is worth £24m plus a further £6m in add-ons. He is available for the visit of Chelsea on Sunday, but Odegaard misses out as he waits for his visa clearance….
Data from 37 trial events, including the British Grand Prix and Wimbledon, found case numbers were “largely in line with or below” community infection rates during the four-month programme. But data for the Euro 2020 final shows 2,295 people at or near Wembley were likely to have already been infected, while another 3,404 potentially acquired…
Italian Serie A new boys Salernitana are on the brink of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, according to various reports in the Italian media. Salernogranata.it is reporting that the Super Eagle has agreed personal terms with Salernitana and an official confirmation of his transfer to the Garnets is expected within 48…
Yusuf Buhari, the son of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Zahra Bayero, the daughter of Nasiru Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi in Kano State, have been pronounced husband and wife. This happened at the Palace of the Emir of Bichi in Kano where their wedding Fatiha took place on Friday. The…
Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have petitioned the Ward Congress Appeal Panel alleging that former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, allegedly hijacked nomination forms meant for local government Congresses. Dogara currently represents Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency in the House. In a…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance on Friday inaugurated its National Campaign Council and Committees in Anambra, ahead of the November 6 governorship poll. Leader and Chairman, Board of Trustees of APGA, Governor Willie Obiano, performed the inauguration, with himself as chairman. Other members are National Chairman of APGA, Dr Victor Oye, Dep. Gov. Nkem Okeke,…
The wedding Fatiha of Yusuf Buhari, the son of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Zahra Bayero, the daughter of Nasiru Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi took place in Kano State today. The ceremony was attended by President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Other dignitaries in attendance include former president, Goodluck…
