Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has revealed that discussions are on for the release of leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention. Speaking on a live radio programme on FLO FM in Umuahia on Tuesday, Kalu said that talks are on to free Kanu. He, however, advised the youth…
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says it is deeply concerned about a potential escalation of violence A spokesperson for Unifil says a wider conflict would have devastating consequences for both Israel and Lebanon and urges all parties to show restraint It comes after Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in a Beirut blast…
Ahead of the Nations Cup Finals in Ivory Coast, Seventeen players have arrived the Super Eagles Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, camp. The team will have their first training session on Wednesday night. Head coach Jose Peseiro and his assistants were the first to arrive at camp on Tuesday night. The remaining players are expected…
The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk is expected to appear before EFCC today over an alleged N37.1 billion fraud. Umar-Farouk served as minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari from August 2019 to May 29, 2023. Last week, the former minister was invited by the anti-graft agency following a…
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country’s labour laws. Prof Yunus’ supporters say the case is politically motivated. The acclaimed economist and three colleagues from Grameen Telecom – one of the firms he founded – were found guilty of failing to create a…
The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024. In a new year’s message, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman said troop deployments were being adjusted to prepare for “prolonged fighting”. Daniel Hagari said some troops – especially reservists – would be withdrawn to allow them to regroup. “These…
The wife of Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, visited the Asaba Specialist Hospital in Asaba yesterday to welcome the first baby of the year born in the state. The baby, Destiny Onuoha, was born at 12:05 am, to the family of Martins Onuoha. The governor’s wife, who is the founder of the You Matter Charity…
The 26-year-old will join the Bundesliga side for the rest of the season, with an option to turn the transfer into a permanent deal. Van de Beek has made just six Premier League starts for United since signing from Ajax for £35m in September 2020. Manager Erik ten Hag said recently the Netherlands international needed…
Czech tennis player and two-time Grand Slam champion, Petra Kvitova, has announced that she is expecting her first child. The Czech player started the New Year by announcing her pregnancy in a post on her social media pages in the early hours of Monday. Sharing photos she wrote, “On the first day of 2024 I…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner of the crisis rocking the state. He said those behind the crisis wanted him out of office and since he is still in charge, he is the winner. The governor has been having a running battle with the camp of his predecessor and current…
