Three persons were burnt beyond recognition in a ghastly motor accident along the Ezinano-Nkwo Agulu section of the Agulu road in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state. The crash which occurred Sunday night, involved a 14-seater Mitsubishi 300 bus heading to Ekwulọbịa from Amawbia. The deceased were the driver and two passengers, a male…
Nigeria and other countries in Africa will get $334 million worth of support as the World Health Organisation (WHO) scrambles for $1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. The funding will be split among the African Region, with $334 million; the Eastern Mediterranean…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice paid by members of the armed forces, saying that the Enugu State Government would continue to support them in their efforts to make the country safe. Mbah, who assured that the sacrifices of the fallen…
Abia State people in Diaspora have joined in celebrating the victory of the state Governor, Mr. Alex Otti, at the Supreme Court, saying they are happy that he eventually won the last battle to remain in government house. Otti was among the seven governors whose mandates were on Friday affirmed by the apex court thereby…
Great Britain’s Anthony Joshua will face MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight contest on 8 March in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, had previously described a potential bout with Cameroon-born Ngannou as a “gimmick fight”. The 37-year-old former UFC champion only made his professional boxing debut in October, when he knocked down Tyson Fury before…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says his side needs to be clinical in front of goal in subsequent games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro’s side’s poor marksmanship cost them victory in their opening Group B tie against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. The Super Eagles rallied to earn…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-EKong has called on soccer-loving Nigerians to rally behind the team. The Super Eagles started their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea. Jose Peseiro’s side must now avoid defeat against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in their next game…
A campaign vehicle belonging to, Edo State deputy governor and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial aspirant, Philip Shaibu has been reportedly attacked by armed men suspected to be hoodlums. The hoodlums vandalized the vehicle in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state on Sunday night. Reports say the incident happened on Monday after…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, challenging the victory of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State. This is as the apex court also reserved judgment on the appeal presented by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Patrick Tonye-Cole. Counsel for the APM and its…
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the involvement of his company in an alleged N438m contract scam uncovered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The CCB has commenced an investigation into the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers by the…
