Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has waded into the attacks on the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu over his declaration that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will take over Abia State in 2027. It could be recalled that Kalu, while appearing on a media show, had declared…
The leadership of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has called for an independent forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under Engineer, Mele Kyari, covering the period from 2020 to date. In a statement on Thursday made available to journalists, the conference expressed shock and disappointment over the recent demand by…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Friday, August 23, deliver final judgments in the disputes that arose in the conduct of governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States in 2023. The apex court had on Monday took arguments from lawyers representing various candidates in the disputes and reserved judgments. However, the Justice Garba Lawal-led…
Governor Umar Namadi has approved the payment of over N3.4 billion to 1,331 who exited from active service on attainment of thirty-five years in service between January to July this year and those who died while in active service. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Administration and Finance of the…
Turkish club, Caykur Rizespor have terminated the contract of Nigeria midfielder, Azubuike Okechukwu. Rizespor made the announcement on their official website on Thursday. “We parted ways with our professional football player Azubuike by mutual agreement,” reads a statement on the club’s official website. “We would like to thank Okechukwu Godson Azubuike for his contributions to…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has hailed calls by a senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and investor, Michael Rubin on the incoming administration of the United States to consider the self-actualization of Biafra. Ekpa reacted through a statement on his official X account on Thursday. An article, titled ‘The Next Administration…
Former England midfielder, Danny Murphy, has advised Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford this summer. According to the former Liverpool man, Manchester United need more in the position despite bringing in Rasmus Hojlund last January and Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Murphy said this after new signing Zirkzee…
Rights activist, Femi Falana, has asked the Nigeria Police to charge the protesters remanded in prison custody to court before August 25 or face legal action. The lawyer also accused the authorities of preventing legal representation for the protesters, leading to their being remanded in prison. Falana gave the ultimatum in a statement entitled ‘HALT…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed 13 persons on their farms at the Ijuwa fringes of the Alawa community of the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The LGA Chairman, Akilu Isyaku, who confirmed the killing in Minna on Wednesday, said the bandits shot nine of the victims to death while four others…
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Premier League club Nottingham Forest ahead of his £30 million move away from Mikel Arteta’s side this summer. Arsenal have been eager to offload Nketiah this summer transfer window but have remained determined to see their full valuation met before allowing the player to leave Emirates….
Chelsea captain Reece James has sent a farewell message to midfielder Conor Gallagher after he left Stamford Bridge this summer transfer window. Gallagher left the Premier League west London club to join Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Reacting to Gallagher’s departure from Chelsea, James wrote on Instagram: “From Epsom Eagles days to nights at Stamford bridge….
The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2023 Benue South Senatorial election, Comrade Daniel Onjeh has expressed relief over the removal of Austin Agada as state chairman of the party. Onjeh had alleged that Agada was involved in anti-party activities during the 2023 election. The APC chieftain claimed that Agada sabotaged his victory by…
Blessing Okpe is on the verge of completing a move to Turkey. Okpe was formerly on the books of Nigeria Women Football League side, Rivers Angels. The enterprising forward travelled to Turkey on Wednesday. Okpe was a regular member of the Rivers Angels side that finished second in the NWFL last season She joined the…
Chelsea have confirmed that Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first leg against Servette will not be televised. The Premier League on Wednesday, confirmed that there are no TV rights for the fixture. However, the Blues have made it available on the 5th stand just like pre-season games, for £4.99. Chelsea will be hoping to see…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, paid a visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday to offer his condolences to staff members on the passing of Niyi Ijalaye, the state’s resident electoral commissioner. Abiodun, while addressing the staff, noted that Ijalaye was a kind, soft-spoken, modest man who always made sure…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has named three Arsenal players who need to go the extra mile if the club must finally end their wait for a Premier League trophy. The Gunners have not won the title in 21 years. Mikel Arteta’s men have come agonisingly close to ending that drought with back-to-back second-place finishes. Arsenal…
Nyesom Wike has acknowledged the unwavering support he has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it has helped him succeed in his job as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, during a media parley with some select journalists marking his first year…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has reacted to the club’s latest signing Joao Felix. Chelsea officially announced the signing of Felix from Atletico Madrid. Reacting, Maresca said the Portugal international can play in different positions. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League qualifier against Servette on Thursday, Maresca said about Felix:…
The Enugu State Government, Wednesday, demolished properties used by kidnappers for detaining their victims in the outskirts of Enugu, the state capital. Among the properties were an uncompleted storey-building with an underground tunnel at Nkwubor Layout in Emene Nike where a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered and a large farm housing a…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BOT, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, as an inconsistent character and a sellout. The monster claimed that Wabara was not worthy of being the BOT chairman of the main opposition party…
