Thousands of youths has again stormed Calabar, Cross River, to sensitise others on Gov. Yahaya Bello’s presidential ambition. The youths reiterated that they were ready, no matter what happened among politicians, to install Bello as the next President of Nigeria. The youths, from all over the country, especially the...
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Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Saturday says now is the time to rekindle the candle of a new Nigeria as the 2023 general elections draws near. Fayemi said this at a birthday symposium in honour of Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Development, in Abuja. According to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The members of Traders and Hand Workers Association of Post Office Maiduguri (TAHWAP) have commended Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for empowering them with N75.4 million to boost their respective trades and hand works in the state. The Chairman of the association, Ambassador Mohammed...
President of The United States, Joe Biden, has stated why NATO would not engage in a war against Russia in Ukraine
Popular billionaire businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, best known as Obi Cubana, was recently spotted advertising his new drink at a market. The businessman who is known for his philanthropic works was sighted unabashedly marketing his new product, urging passersby to patronize his new drink. Individuals have hailed this move, with some saying that it...
There was confusion in Badore, in Iju Odo, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State as a big bird, identified as eagle, fell in the community from the sky. Residents in the neighborhood who were concerned about the incident, reported it as weird because the bird had a cipher...
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has absolved himself from supporting efforts to undermine the March 26 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, said, “I have read the unfortunate accusations leveled against me...
Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, has ordered an investigation into an allegation that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr Oluseyi Okenla, physically assaulted Sgt. Helen Onoja for no justifiable reasons. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, said this in a statement...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government on Saturday said it has evacuated no fewer than 301 stranded Nigerians from Ukraine amidst Russia attacks on multiple fronts through Budapest. This is according to a statement issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) through its verified Twitter handles:...
Cristiano Ronaldo answered all the questions about his continuing value to Manchester United with a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League contest on Saturday. This was after just six days after doubts were raised about his injury absence for the...
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from name-calling and backstabbing ahead of the oncoming March 26 national Convention of the party. The president gave the warning in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Residents of Vom community in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau, on Saturday prevented troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) from arresting a suspected gun runner and fabricator in the community. The spokesman of Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Ishaku Takwa,...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – At least 12 persons have been killed in a ghastly accident that occurred on Saturday along Ilorin-Ogbomoso road. It was learnt that 6 other persons also sustained various degrees of injuries in the crash Confirming the incident to newsmen, The Kwara Sector Commandant of...
The Bauchi State Government has approved N100 million to fast track hosting of the 36th edition of the 2022 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in the state. Gov. Bala Mohammed stated this at the inauguration of a 57-member Local Organising Committee for the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, on Saturday in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has been decorated with various awards of recognition for his role in women’s empowerment in the country. Prof. Danbatta was awarded during a public lecture organized by the...
Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea by the board of the Premier League in England, but the club’s sale is expected to progress with British government oversight. The sanctioning of Blues owner Abramovich by the government on Thursday saw the Russian-Israeli billionaire’s British assets frozen,...
Liverpool maintained their relentless pursuit of Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion to close back to within three points of the English Premier League leaders. The Reds lost for just the third time this term in their midweek clash with Inter Milan in the...
BY THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed grief over the demise of second republic Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker, Chief Benjamin Chaha. Governor Ortom lamented that the state has lost a father figure. Chief Chaha was Speaker of the House of Representatives...
A video showing the moment an army officer wept and begged for forgiveness after his superior caught him collecting bribe from motorists has made the rounds online. The now-viral video shows the embattled officer lamenting to his boss that he wasn’t ready to lose his job after serving for over 30...
On Saturday, 19 March nominees for the eight edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will be unveiled in a special broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 9pm WAT. Nollywood actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim-Effiong, will announce the nominees in all 33 categories...