The leadership and members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have commiserated with the Okonkwo royal family of Amansea community over the death of their matriarch, H.R.H. Josephine Agbomma Okonkwo. Agbomma was the wife of Late Igwe Emmanuel Okonkwo and mother of Late Igwe Kenneth…
Brazil has been thrown into mourning after over 60 people have been reported killed in a plane crash. Tragedy struck in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state when a plane carrying 62 passengers crashed in the city of Vinhedo, killing everyone on board. The French-made ATR 72-500 aircraft, operated by Voepass, was en route from Cascavel in…
A tragic incident has occurred in Obehie, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State, where six members of a family were discovered dead in their home. The victims, who were found by their neighbors on Wednesday at Isi Obehie, include three children, their mother, the mother’s sister, and her brother-in-law. The cause of death has not…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has named Harry Maguire in his 21-man squad for today’s Community Shield match against Manchester City, despite concerns over the center-half’s fitness. Maguire has been struggling with injury and missed the pre-season loss to Liverpool last week. However, with defensive options limited due to injuries to Victor Lindelof, Luke…
The United States women’s national football team, under the guidance of new coach Emma Hayes, is determined to reclaim its position as the leading force in women’s international football by winning the gold medal in Saturday’s Olympic final against Brazil. After a disappointing performance at last year’s World Cup and subpar showings at the last…
Gunmen operating in Nnewi, Anambra State, attacked a police van on Friday, killing one officer at a junction in the area. The incident occurred at about 9 am at Omata junction, in Uruagu community, along the Nnewi Oba road, where the police team was on checkpoint duty. According to sources, the attackers threw an improvised…
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that a recent operation at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) national secretariat in Abuja was aimed at apprehending a foreign national implicated in numerous criminal activities across Nigeria and other African countries. According to Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operation was not targeted at the NLC…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has reiterated its commitment to arresting and bringing to justice the killers of a popular cross-dresser known as Abuja Area Mama or Chantelle. Investigations into the case are ongoing, with a senior police officer stating that the perpetrators must be brought to book. “Nigerians should not be afraid. It…
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku, has called on President Bola Tinubu to convene a national constituent assembly to produce a new draft constitution for Nigeria. Anyaoku, who is also the Chairman of the Patriots, made the request during a meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja. He proposed that the National Constituent…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is “sitting on a keg of gunpowder” and urged for moral rearmament and positive reorientation among citizens to address the country’s myriad challenges. Obasanjo made the call while hosting six members of the House of Representatives at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The…
