October 19, 2019

Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A Matches Live On GOtv

Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A Matches Live On GOtv

October 19, 2019 6:04 pm

A series of exciting Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A matches will be available on GOtv this weekend.

For as low as ₦2,600, customers on lower GOtv packages – Plus, Value and Lite – can step up to GOtv Max to enjoy the select premium matches from the top football leagues which will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

The Premier League returns today, after a two-week international break. The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at the White Heart Lane will air live on SuperSport Select 2 at 3pm.

The pick of the LaLiga games is the encounter between Eibar …

Minimum Wage: NLC Urges FG Not To Raise Fuel Price, Taxes

Minimum Wage: NLC Urges FG Not To Raise Fuel Price, Taxes

October 19, 2019 5:50 pm

Organised Labour (NLC) has urged the Federal Government not to embark on any policy measures that will erode the expected gains of the new ₦30,000 new minimum wage for workers.

In a statement issued Saturday by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, the labour specifically asked the federal government not to approve any further tax policy or increase in the prices of petroleum products.

“We also call on government to refrain from introducing counterproductive economic policies and decisions that would erode the current wage gain achieved by workers. Any further increase in petroleum product prices, …

3 Caught Over Alleged Assassination Bid On Dickson’s Aide

3 Caught Over Alleged Assassination Bid On Dickson’s Aide

October 19, 2019 5:28 pm

The Campaign Office of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16 governorship poll in Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri, had called on the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police to ensure the immediate prosecution of the suspected armed thugs who attempted to assassinate the Special Adviser to Governor Dickson on Youth Affairs, Bobolayefa Owoupele.

Director of Publicity, Jonathan Obuebite, said in a statement yesterday that the only way to avert needless violence and killings was for the police and other security agencies to adopt tough measures against perpetrators of political violence.

Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, Asinim Butswat, …

NIN More Important Than National ID Card - Commission’s DG

NIN More Important Than National ID Card – Commission’s DG

October 19, 2019 5:07 pm

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said the delay in the issuance of the national identity cards for Nigerians was due to the high cost of production.

Besides, the Commission stated that the National Identification Number (NIN) was more important than the card, explaining that once a citizen or resident is enrolled, his or her captured data remains more important than the identification card itself.

Director-General of the Commission, Engineer Aziz Aliyu, told newsmen in Abuja that insufficient funding was a key factor hindering effective service delivery of NIMC. On assumption of office in 2015, Aliyu said he met …

Johnson Told Tusk He Will Send Brexit Letter Today

Johnson Told Tusk He Will Send Brexit Letter Today

October 19, 2019 4:35 pm

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the president of the European Council Donald Tusk on Saturday that he would send him a letter within the day to ask for a delay to Brexit.

An EU source told AFP that Tusk and Johnson had spoken by telephone at 8:15 pm Brussels time (1815 GMT), and said: “The PM confirmed that the letter would be sent to Tusk today.

“Tusk will on that basis start consulting EU leaders on how to react. This may take a few days,” he added.

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Johnson …

Manchester City Back On Track After Crystal Palace Win

Manchester City Back On Track After Crystal Palace Win

October 19, 2019 4:22 pm

Manchester City brushed aside in-form Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday to narrow the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to five points.

The defending champions travelled to London with questions over their ability to sustain a title challenge after two defeats in four league games but produced some incisive football without applying their usual killer touch.

Pep Guardiola’s team were quickly into their stride against Roy Hodgson’s men, dominating possession and forcing Palace onto the back foot but they did not break the deadlock until shortly before half-time.

City was rewarded for their dominance in the 39th minute when Bernardo …

Another 147 Inmates Found By Nigerian Police In Kaduna

Another 147 Inmates Found By Nigerian Police In Kaduna

October 19, 2019 4:02 pm

The Kaduna State Police Command has raided another rehabilitation centre in Kaduna, where 147 inmates mostly in shackles were found.

The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo confirmed the raid in a press statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna.

He said that the police raided NIGAS Rehabilitation and Skills Acquisition Centre located at Rigasa in Igabi Local Government Area, at about 8 am on Saturday.

According to him, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai led the operation at the center which had male and female inmates.

Sabo explained that during the raid, some of the inmates made certain allegations of maltreatment …

Matip Signs New Liverpool Contract

Matip Signs New Liverpool Contract

October 19, 2019 3:45 pm
Liverpool defender Joel Matip signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League leaders on Friday.Matip’s existing deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but the former Cameroon international has now committed his future to Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Liverpool didn’t reveal the length of Matip’s new contract, but media reports said the center-back would now be tied to Anfield until 2024.

“It’s a great feeling to be a longer part of the club. When you are inside, then you really get a feeling for how big the club is,” Matip told Liverpool’s website.

“We have a

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Thousands Of Opposition Supporters Rally In Ivory Coast

Thousands Of Opposition Supporters Rally In Ivory Coast

October 19, 2019 3:35 pm

Tens of thousands of people attended a rally by the opposition Ivorian Democratic Party (PDCI) on Saturday in preparation for next year’s presidential election in Ivory Coast.

Supporters dressed in the party’s green and white colours flooded into John Paul II Square in the city of Yamoussoukro, the birthplace of former president and party founder Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

“We are now at a decisive stage before the conference to choose our candidate,” PDCI deputy leader Maurice Kakou Guikahue said.

Former Ivory Coast president and party leader Henri Konan Bedie called for reforms to ensure the independence of the electoral commission ahead …

West Brom Retain Championship Top Spot, Leeds Leading

West Brom Retain Championship Top Spot, Leeds Leading

October 19, 2019 3:27 pm
Hal Robson-Kanu kept West Brom top of the Championship with a dramatic 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, while Leeds celebrated their centenary by beating Birmingham on Saturday.Albion preserved their position at the top of the table after Wales forward Robson-Kanu scored in the 82nd minute at the Riverside Stadium.

Robson-Kanu’s goal, which secured Albion’s first win at Middlesbrough since 2009, was the perfect way to celebrate after he signed a two-year contract extension this week.

Leeds moved into second place on a milestone afternoon at Elland Road.

Marcelo Bielsa’s team reached their 100th birthday on Thursday and marked the occasion with

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Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

October 19, 2019 2:57 pm

The Ogun government on Saturday sealed off two dilapidated buildings in Abeokuta and ordered occupants of the houses to move out within 24 hours.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, Mr. Nafiu Adebiyi, told newsmen during an inspection tour that 526 other houses built on waterways, canal and erosion channels had been marked for demolition across the state.

Adebiyi said at the scene that the order became necessary to prevent loss of lives and other possible disasters that could arise from the partially collapsed buildings.

The two buildings were located along Nepa road in Isabo area of …

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

October 19, 2019 2:50 pm

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, says the state government would soon recruit more teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state.

Makinde stated this at the 90th anniversary of Government College, Ibadan on Saturday.

He said the recruitment of more qualified teachers in public schools in the state, would go a long way in improving the performance of public school pupils and students in national examinations.

The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration to reclaim the lost glory in the educational sector.

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He said …

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