The Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has publicly commended the residents of the South Eastern region for their decision to refrain from participating in the recent nationwide protests. In an editorial, Governor Uzodimma lauded the people’s wisdom in recognizing the potential dangers that hijackers could pose to peaceful demonstrators. “While peaceful…
Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew from the Olympic 100m competition before her semi-final at Paris 2024 on Saturday because of injury. The 37-year-old, a five-time world and two-time Olympic 100m champion, is competing at her final Games before retirement. Fraser-Pryce, who has 24 global medals, qualified from her heat on Saturday but did not…
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a friendly match at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey Pau Victor scored both goals for Barcelona, scoring the first goal just before half-time and the second goal shortly after the break. Nico Paz scored a late goal for Real Madrid, but they couldn’t secure a win. The match…
President Bola Tinubu has urged protesters to suspend their demonstrations and engage in dialogue with his administration. In a nationwide address on Sunday, he expressed his commitment to listening to and addressing the concerns of Nigerians. Tinubu commiserated with families of those who lost their lives during clashes with security forces and those who suffered…
A devastating attack occurred on Saturday night in Umucheke Okwe autonomous community, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving seven persons dead. The victims included the President General of the community and six village leaders. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen opened fire on the community leaders while they were in a weekly meeting at…
Tottenham slipped to their first defeat of pre-season as they were beaten 2-1 by Bayern Munich in front of a 67,000 sell-out crowd in Seoul. Son Heung-min, James Maddison and summer signings Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall all featured for Spurs, who were outplayed by the Bundesliga giants despite the absence of Harry Kane. Gabriel…
In a thrilling match at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman scored a sublime goal in extra time to secure a 1-0 victory for the United States against Japan in the women’s football quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. After a goalless 90 minutes, Rodman’s strike in the first half of extra time sent the US…
A deadly confrontation between security forces and protesters in Kano state has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The unrest occurred during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstrations, which have defied a government-imposed curfew. Eyewitnesses report that at least eight people, including women and children, were shot in the Rijiyar Lemo area, with an elderly woman and…
Commercial activities have resumed fully in Enugu state after the uncertainty of the last two days following Nationwide protests Ekweanaedo went round some major places in Enugu to find shops markets and businesses opened for business At the popular Ogbete market, the usual hustle and bustle associated with market life have returned with buyers and…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma on Friday said President Bola Tinubu has dismantled cabals siphoning the country’s resources. The Governor emphasized that cabals were the ones sponsoring the ongoing nationwide protest against Tinubu despite benefiting from Nigeria’s resources, insisting that President Tinubu has defeated them. In a statement issued to newsmen on Friday, Governor Uzodimma…
