Ahead Abia’s Local Government elections scheduled for Nov. 2, 2024, the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission ABSIEC has invited stakeholders for a briefing on Oct. 31, to align strategies and final preparations for the State’s upcoming Local Government elections, The ABSIEC said the expanded stakeholder meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, at ABSEIC headquarters…
The House of Representatives has addressed allegations against Alexander Ikwegh, the member representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. In a widely circulated video, Ikwegh was shown assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, and boasting that he would “deal with” him, claiming even the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, could not intervene on the…
David Umahi, the minister of works, has criticised Remi Oseni, chair of the house of representatives committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), for blaming him for the state of roads in the country. On October 27, Oseni chided Umahi during an interactive session, saying he had failed to address the poor condition of…
Ex-Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemates, Kellyrae and Kassia, received a royal welcome from fans as they touched down in Delta State. The couple was pleasantly surprised with a money bouquet and other gifts from their enthusiastic supporters. A beautifully dressed dance troupe in native attire performed for them, singing and dancing in celebration of…
NAF says the air operations struck a significant blow to planned terrorist activities, taking out multiple fighters and demolishing their motorcycles. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, on October 25, eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. This is contained in…
The lawmaker representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh, has reacted to accusations circulating online that he assaulted a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. On Monday night, Ikwechegh disclosed that he has received numerous calls from across Nigeria regarding a viral video where Abuwatseya claimed the lawmaker slapped him and threatened him. Ikwechegh…
Carlo Ancelotti and Emma Hayes have won the inaugural Johan Cruyff Awards, given to the best coaches in the men’s and women’s games at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League crown – the fifth of his managerial career – last season as well as the La…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned judges involved in conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. A panel of the national judicial council will probe the judges, just as the CJN has ordered that the report be submitted this week. The panel will be headed by a former court of…
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year in a row. Bonmati won every possible trophy at club level last season as Barcelona secured a historic quadruple – winning Liga F, the Champions League, Supercopa and Copa de la Reina. The 26-year-old scored a career-best tally of…
Manchester United are in talks about appointing Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s replacement. Dutchman Ten Hag was sacked on Monday following the side’s poor start to the season. Amorim, 39, is a highly regarded coach who has won two Portuguese league titles with Sporting – including their first in 19 years –…
