A military checkpoint on the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-Edda highway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was attacked by gunmen early Friday morning. The Ebonyi Police Command confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria. DSP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer, reported that the attack was carried out by…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has released funds for the burial of Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, according to a statement from the Akinkunmi family spokesperson, Samuel Akinkunmi, on Friday. Pa Akinkunmi, originally from Abeokuta in Ogun State, resided in Ibadan, Oyo State, until his death on August 29,…
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said it’s getting tougher being Igbo in Nigeria. Ejimakor who was reacting to the IgboMustGo threat against the people of the South-East with screenshots of headlines, added that the best evidence is the continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi…
Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has agreed with Fox News to debate with Democratic Vice President, Kamala Harris, on September 4. The former President of the United States made this known in a post via his Truth Social platform. He said, “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th. “Rules…
Housemates of the ongoing BBNaija Season 9 reality TV show, have suffered their first setback in the House by losing their initial wager presentation on Friday night. The presentation, which was centered around the theme; “This is Us,” required the housemates to collectively and creatively express their personal journeys, struggles, and growth through various means…
Senators and House of Representatives members from South-eastern states have called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to arrest social media handlers circulating the #IgboMustGo campaign under the Cybercrime Act. The campaign, which gained traction during the #EndBadGovernance protests, advocates for the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other South-west…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has promised to keep his half-time team talks brief following the club’s £2.09m fine for repeatedly delaying kickoffs and halftime restarts. The Premier League imposed the penalty after City breached rules 22 times “without good reason.” When asked about the fine, Guardiola said, “I just read it in the news….
France has advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic men’s football tournament after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a highly charged quarter-final match. The winning goal was scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta, who headed home a corner kick from Michael Olise in the fifth minute. The match was marked by intense rivalry and tension, culminating in a…
Renowned Nigerian singer, Vector Tha Viper, has called on his fellow celebrities to refrain from supporting bad governance in the country. His plea comes as more Nigerian celebrities have become involved in partisan politics or openly endorsed politicians in recent years. Vector criticized celebrities who prioritize political alliances over the welfare of their fans, warning…
The Abubor Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State was thrown into chaos when a mother, Onyinye, and her four children, Miracle, Dominion, Amanda, and Kosi, died suddenly from suspected food poisoning. The incident occurred on Monday after the family consumed their dinner. The exact cause of the poisoning is still…
