British boxer Daniel Dubois, took a huge step towards heavyweight world title contention after stopping IBF mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic in the eighth round of their fight in Riyadh on Sunday. Referee John Latham stopped the fight 57 seconds into the round on doctors’ advice at the Kingdom Arena with the big Croatian bleeding from…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has directed its members to comply with the indefinite nationwide strike ordered by Organised Labour. The strike is slated to commence on Monday. NUPENG General Secretary, Mr Afolabi Olawale, in a statement on Saturday, said the union is committed to ensuring total compliance with the…
Nigeria’s President President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the federal government will come down heavily against those who have made it a habit to needlessly attack the officers and men of Nigeria’s armed forces. He said this on Saturday in Abuja, in reaction to the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, while the…
One person has been reported killed, nine others arrested and property Worth Millions destroyed as crisis engulfed Egbema community, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday when youths protested against the Community Liaison Officer (CLO), leading to a confrontation with the local vigilante, ONELGA Security Planning…
Abia State governor Alex Otti shocked everyone in attendance when he stormed the venue of the 76th birthday celebration and grand reception for former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara in Umuahia The event was organized by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Otti is of the Labour Party, LP. The governor arrived at the event while…
The Maritime Workers Union Union of Nigeria has vowed to comply with the directive of both the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to join in the indefinite nationwide strike commencing on Monday. The President General of MWUN, Adewale Adeyanju, said the indefinite nationwide strike has become very imperative, “given the failure of…
The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, Ajayi Kadri, has confirmed that the organised private sector has accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of N60,000. Ajayi disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday. He clarified that ongoing negotiations between the government, the private sector and labour…
The Senate Committee on Army has condemned the “the heinous attack” on personnel of the Nigerian Army at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint, Aba in Abia State on the 30th of May, 2024, during the Biafra Remembrance Day. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, the assault was…
Cristiano Ronaldo wept profusely after his side Al-Nassr lost the King’s Cup final to rivals Al-Hilal on Friday night in a game with three red cards. The former Manchester United forward collapsed to his knees as nine-man Al-Hilal won 5-4 on a penalty shootout, with the score 1-1 after extra time in Jeddah. The 39-year-old,…
In A Recent Event Held At The Local Government Secretariat In Dunukofia, Youths hosted Mrs. Nonye Soludo, The Anambra State First Lady, The Team of the program is “Youth Empowerment Program Through Political Engagement.” During her remarks, Mrs. Soludo highlighted the importance of health and well-being, emphasizing the significance of natural foods and exercise for…
