South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his…
Abductors of students of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Jos in Plateau State have established contact with the families of the kidnapped students. The kidnapped have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million to secure the release of their hostages. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the varsity, in a statement by…
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the socioeconomic and political situations in the country have remained stagnant because of leadership deficit, concluding that the only way out is for “self-centred” leaders to give way. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to disclose the exact amount of monthly running costs allocated to its members, amid allegations of financial impropriety. In a statement, SERAP expressed concerns over the alleged practice of lawmakers fixing their own salaries, allowances, and running costs, describing it…
Information reaching EKWEANAEDO has it that the recently kidnapped Anambra State’s Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, and his wife have regained their freedom from the hands of the abductors. A top government official, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed this in an interview on Saturday night, adding that “the Commissioner and his wife are…
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has announced his retirement from football and says he hopes to pursue a career in management Jones has not played since leaving United at the end of the 2022-23 season, with his last appearance coming 12 months earlier in a 3-0 win over Brentford. Jones, who won 27 England…
Another police officer has been feared dead, as gunmen reportedly attacked a police checkpoint in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. This is coming barely one week after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen similarly attacked a police checkpoint in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of the State, and during which one police officer…
The Transition Committee Chairman of Dunukofia Local Government Area Barr.Chijioke C. Ozumba has awarded cash prizes to fifty deserving female staff of the Local Government for their August meeting. The award was done in different categories in fulfillment of the promises he made to workers on assumption of duty as the Transition Committee Chairman. Speaking…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) is on notice of the Anambra State Electoral Law, 2024 which passed first, second and third readings on the same day, and curiously passed by the State House of Assembly ahead of the 28th September 2024, Local Government election in the state. It is outrageous, appalling and a blatant…
Governor Peter Mbah, Enugu State Governor, stands out as a beacon of hope. Known for his inclusive approach to leadership, Mbah has garnered attention and admiration for his philosophy that emphasizes equality and the importance of every individual in the governance process. His belief that appointments and government positions should reflect a commitment to inclusivity…
