A bitter disagreement over the date of the annual feast in Ovwor, a community in Delta State, has sparked widespread protests, multiple casualties, and a wave of arrests. The controversy began when the newly appointed chief priest directed that the annual feast should be held in August, while a local chief vehemently disagreed, insisting that…
The Igbo National Council (INC) Worldwide has revealed that there are 98 security checkpoints in the Southeast region, condemning the constant harassment and extortion of citizens and motorists by security personnel. In a press statement issued by its National Coordinator, Chilos Godsent, he revealed that Abia State topped the list with 37 checkpoints followed by…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari never wanted President Bola Tinubu to succeed him. In an interview with Tribune, Lamido stated that Buhari preferred ex-Senate President Ahmed Lawan as his successor, but lacked the courage to push through his choice. Lamido also claimed that Buhari never trusted…
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state. Nwifuru, who made the announcement on Saturday said he has directed relevant government authorities to draft out modalities for the payment of the new minimum wage commencing in September. The governor, however, frowned at the lackadaisical…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against interfering in the party’s affairs in Rivers State. Speaking at the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt during the party’s state congress, Wike vowed to take drastic measures if any governor attempts to take over the…
Chidinma Adetshina, representing Taraba State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, beating 24 other contestants at the grand finale held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night. The 23-year-old law student’s victory comes after a tumultuous journey, having withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant due to controversy surrounding her Nigerian heritage. Adetshina’s…
Hon. Ubong Inyang, a former Nigerian politician turned Hollywood filmmaker, has once again captured the spotlight with the release of his new film, ‘Yes I Do’, in the United States. The movie, set to debut on Amazon Prime in September 2024, marks a significant milestone in Inyang’s career, showcasing his remarkable journey from a public…
The number of the beneficiaries of the I.G. Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation (IGAHAF) scholarship scheme, on Friday, hit six hundred and seventy (670), following the Foundation’s award of full-time scholarship to additional 250 beneficiaries also drawn from different parts of the country. The Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Gloria Ugonnia Abanihe, announced this…
Erling Haaland produced a master class performance in goal scoring, accounting for all three goals as Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 It was a second Hattrick for Halabd in as many games as City maintained their unbeaten start to the season The Norway striker struck twice in the first half and added a…
Europe’s football governing body UEFA on Saturday released fixtures and date of matches in the new look Champions league. Premier League Champions Manchester City will face Inter Milan on 18 September in their first match of this season’s Champions League – in a repeat of the 2023 final in Istanbul. Liverpool travel to AC Milan…
