Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho has rejoined former club Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the 2023-24 season. The 23-year-old moved to Old Trafford in a £73m deal from German club Dortmund in July 2021. He has not played for United since 26 August after falling out with manager Erik ten…
As the clock ticks to Saturday for the opening ceremony of the 2023 African Cup of Nations below are some fascinating facts you should know about Africa’s biggest football showpiece.The tournament which will start on January 13, 2024, is the 35th edition and the opening match is between the host country, Cote d’Ivoire, and Group…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, has clarified reports making the rounds online about her demise.Ekweanaedo News reported that the movie star left many of her followers confused and scared after sharing a cryptic social media post.Ngozi shared a dark image with candlelight at the centre, stating that someone had died but failed to disclose the…
The recent data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that the 2024 Henley Passport Index positions the Nigerian passport at 95th globally.This ranking is determined by the count of destinations that Nigerian passport holders can visit without the requirement of obtaining a prior visa.The index assesses the visa-free access of 199 distinct…
Chairman PGF, Hope Uzodimma addressing the press after its meeting in Abuja The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), representing serving All Progressives Congress (APC) state governors, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience regarding the corruption allegations against Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, PGF’s…
PISE-P food items on display As part of the move to ensure peace is restored in the South East, the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), has commenced the distribution of Food items in Abia state, tagged, “Food for Peace Initiative”. The project which is aimed at fostering peace through food security, is geared towards…
Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, has dismissed insinuation that Governor Alex Otti has a preferred candidate in the Eze Aro enthronement tussle in Arochukwu Local Government.He made the clarification while addressing reporters at the Government House, Umuahia in company with the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey…
Anambra Governor, Chukwuma Soludo The All Progressives Congress has faulted the indefinite suspension order placed on the traditional ruler of Neni, Igwe Damian Onwuamaeze Ezeani, by the governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo. Soludo had taken the decision after the monarch conferred a chieftaincy title on the senator representing Anambra South and a member…
Hope Uzodimma It will be a huge convergence in Owerri next Monday for the second-term inauguration of Senator Hope Uzodimma as Imo State governor.He was declared the winner of the November 11, 2023 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Uzodimma polled 540,308 votes and won in the 27 local governments.Ahead of the inauguration,…
Three persons have died in a road accident in Ebonyi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Wednesday that three people had been confirmed dead in a road accident that occurred on Enugu-Abakaliki Highway in Ebonyi State. The accident, according to the FRSC Sector Commander in Ebonyi, Igwe Nnabuife, left three others injured.Mr Nnabuife…
