Women Affairs Minister slams Lady for filming her mentally ill mother
Hope James The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has criticized a lady, who filmed her mentally ill mother, describing it as unacceptable and potentially harmful, Edum News reports. She stated this in a statement released via her X page on Monday. She noted that such exploitation is highly condemnable and goes against the values […]
Osimhen rejects offer from Saudi Arabian club
By Cheta Enyoghasi Victor Osimhen, a Super Eagles and Napoli forward, has turned down a transfer to Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli. The Nigerian striker signed a new contract in December 2023 to leave this summer with a €130 million release clause, but no bid has come close to that figure. According to rumors on […]
Chelsea receives warning after 6-2 win over Wolves
By Cheta Enyoghasi Former England manager, Glenn Hoddle has advised Chelsea not to get carried away after their 6-2 Premier League victory over Wolves on Sunday. Hoddle claimed that Chelsea’s future games will not be like the one against Wolves. Chelsea responded well at Molineux after losing 2-0 to Manchester City the week before. Noni […]
Tinubu reiterates commitment towards making Nigeria better
By Cheta EnyoghasiPresident Bola Tinubu has emphasized his administration’s efforts to address the country’s social and economic concerns. The president made the statement on Sunday in Lagos during the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference. This comes as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, advocated for a […]
Former England manager dies aged 76
By Cheta Enyoghasi Sven-Goran Eriksson, a former manager of England has passed away at the age of 76. When pancreatic cancer first surfaced in 2024, Eriksson’s prognosis was listed as “at best” one year to survive. In a statement released by his family, Eriksson passed away after a long illness at home, surrounded by family […]
Shut your mouth, Nicholas Jackson hits back at Mikel Obi
By Jennifer Amarachi Chelsea forward, Nicolas Jackson has responded angrily to former Blues midfielder Mikel Obi, who recently criticized his play. Jackson told Mikel to “shut his mouth” after Mikel implied that Jackson wasted too many opportunities during Sunday’s match against Manchester City. Mikel also alluded to the possibility that Chelsea should look into signing […]
Politicians weaponising insecurity – Okonjo-Iweala
By Hope James The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stated that politicians in Nigeria, have normalized weaponising insecurity, Edum News reports. She stated this while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos State, on Sunday. She noted that the […]
18 remains age limit for WAEC, NECO Exams – FG
By Hope James The Federal Government has stated that 18 remains the age limit for students taking part in the National Examinations Council, NECO and West African Examinations Council exams, WAEC, Edum News reports. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program. He noted that individuals […]
Strike: FG, ASUU, postpone meeting
By Hope James The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have postponed their meeting previously slated for Monday, the 26th of August 2024, Edum News reports. The President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed this according to Channels Television on Monday. The Minister of Education, has on Friday, announced that a meeting […]
Soldiers neutralize Terrorist in Kaduna
By: Hope James Troops of the number one Division Nigerian Army on clearance operations in Sabon Birni, Dogon Dawa, Maidaro, Ngede Alpha, and Rafin Kaji areas in Kaduna State have neutralised a bandit and recovered weapons, Edum News reports. The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt. Colonel Musa […]