John Stones scored a very late equaliser to deny Arsenal a famous victory against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Arsenal had mounted a magnificent defensive display following the first half-dismissal of Leandro Trossard – and stood moments away from arguably the finest moment in manager Mikel Arteta’s reign – until substitute Stones scored following a…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha on Sunday, said Shettima left the country at the directive…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR has taken to the street to rally support for the party, ahead of the local government election coming up on the 28th of September, 2024 Governor Soludo excitedly led the APGA-faithfuls in a mega rally campaign…
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winners of the local government election held yesterday in the State. Announcing the results at the KWSIEC headquarters in Ilorin in the early hours today, the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Mohammad Baba-Okanla said the APC won…
The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has reassured its commitment to sani1tize and rid Nigerian markets of fake, counterfeit and substandard products. SON gave the assurance at the weekend in Onitsha in a one-day public and stakeholders’ workshop at ASMATA’s Hall, Onitsha after executing the same programme in Nnewi recently. The organization said it remained…
Anambra’s dominant status as a home of diverse talents has once again been claimed by Miss Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo, who just set a new record at the just-conuded 8th National Youth Games In Asaba, Delta State, after winning a total 3 gold medals in 100m, 200m and 4x100m Relay to become the fastest athlete at…
Onitsha High School, located in the bustling Egeton area of Onitsha, has become a battleground for peace and order as tricycle (keke) drivers continue to operate an illegal park directly in front of the school premises, disrupting academic activities and raising concerns among parents, teachers, and local residents. Despite the Anambra State government’s efforts to…
Chief Declan Emelumba, Imo State’s Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, has confirmed that Governor Hope Uzodimma’s substantial investment in the education sector is delivering significant results. Responding to a recent survey by STATISANS, a data and policy analysis organization, Emelumba highlighted that Imo State ranked first in literacy rates among women aged 15…
…Lauds Massive Voter Turnout, Stresses LG Autonomy. Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended the Enugu Local Government Council election as democracy in action, lauding both the electoral process and massive voter turnout. The governor gave the commendation after casting his ballots at Owo Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area, in the…
The Imo State Police Command has issued a statement regarding a viral video showing a physical altercation between a young man and officers from the command during an attempted arrest. In the video, four members of the Anti-Narcotics Unit are seen engaging in a struggle with the man while trying to detain him. The confrontation…
