A group of youths on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, Osun State, decrying the rising cost of living, with a call on the government to immediately intervene. The protesters, who displayed placards with inscriptions such as ‘change the unfavourable policies’, ‘Nigerians are suffering, we can’t cope again’, and ‘We are humans, stop mistreating…
Nigeria singer Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, known as Timaya, has said he cannot date a Nigerian girl despite his three baby mamas being Nigerians. The singer said if he were a Nigerian girl, he would not date a Nigerian man. He clarified that he does not have a problem with Nigerian men or girls, but…
The Super Eagles have paid tribute to those who died while watching the Wednesday AFCON semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. “Yesterday we lost four good Nigerians because of the game and hold a minute silence ….they need our support right now and Insha Allah on Sunday we are going to lift that trophy…
Hon Peter Uzokwe, Member Representing, (Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency) And Hon Chinwe Nnabuife (Orumba North And South Federal Constituency), the Winners of the just concluded 2024 National Assembly Rerun Elections in Anambra State, of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), on Thursday, February 8, 2024, took their oaths of office at the…
Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, The National Chairman APGA, In an impassioned gathering at the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Regional Secretariat, Awka, Anambra State, has engaged with the APGA Next Generation. The theme of the lecture was very clear and potent – rally the youth of Nigeria to embrace and propagate the Nigeria we need, forging…
The Chief of Staff to Governor Soludo, Mr. Ernest Nnaama Ezeajughi and a team of government-appointees, conducted a comprehensive inspection of road construction projects of the present Anambra State Government across Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas. The inspection team, comprising of engineering experts, government representatives, and project management specialists, embarked on a…
Osun State former Commissioner for Works, Remi Omowaiye, has advised Nigerians suffering from hypertension, to keep clear of the upcoming final match of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) next Sunday. This warning comes in the wake of reports that some football fans succumbed to shock during the semi-final clash where the Super Eagles of…
A Chelsea fan who assaulted Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has been fined £807 and banned from football for three years Jordan Chidley ran on to the pitch during a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie between the two Premier League teams at Stamford Bridge on 19 December. It happened after Chelsea scored a late equaliser to…
Ireland women’s basketball team refused to shake hands with Israel before their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga. Israel player Dor Saar said on Wednesday that the Ireland team is “quite anti-Semitic”. Ireland players also lined up for their anthem beside the team’s bench rather than the centre of the court before the game, which Israel…
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica says she “owes” it to her family to retire after the 2024 Games. The 37-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, won the 100m title in 2008 and 2012. Fraser-Pryce also won Tokyo 2020 Olympic relay gold, plus three of her 10 world titles,…
