Traders in Ọgbọ Osisi Market in Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State, have cried out for urgent intervention, as fire gutted a section of the market. The inferno, which reportedly befell the market in the wee hours of Thursday, March 21, was said to have escalated at opposite Zenith Bank, by U.B.A. Bank, along the Port…
In the complex landscape of Nigeria’s educational system, where challenges often loom large, Anambra State stands out as a leading light of hope and excellence, shining its brilliance on the path of countless young minds. At the helm of this transformative journey is the State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, whose vivid vision and…
Wife of Late Chief Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has lauded the duo of Prof Obiora Okonkwo and Barrister Allen Nwachukwu Onyema, for what she called their beautiful friendship. Ambassador Ojukwu, has wondered how both men, despite being in the same aviation business can be so close, instead of the rivalry always noticed…
Troops from the Defence Headquarters currently carrying out a manhunt for the prime suspect Endurance Okodeh, alias Amangben, and others involved in the killings of 17 soldiers and some civilians at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State will continue to be in the creeks. They will remain there until the recovery of…
Irish fighter Conor McGregor is has been rated as the most drug-tested fighter under the new UFC’s anti-doping regime despite having not fought for four years McGregor has been drug tested five times, external since January 1. No other fighter has been tested more than twice. The former UFC champion has spoken at length this…
It was dramatic scene in Awka, the capital city of Anambra on Thursday, as a man and his pregnant wife were beaten to near death by suspected debtors who bought free drink from their shop. The incident happened along the Odogwu Awka Street, where the victims’ shop was said to be located. This reporter, Izunna…
Nigeria’s Female under 17 football team, the Falconets will take on Black Princesses of Ghana in the final of the football event at the 13 African gamesThe Falconets have a 100 per cent record at the 13th African Games, winning all three games.Chris Danjuma’s side have scored eight goals without conceding.Ahead of the game which…
It is now a crime for ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials to embark on public funded foreign trips at least for nowThis was contained in a presidential directive dated 12th March signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.According to the statement, the ban which will commence on April…
UFC’s parent company TKO Group has agreed an out of court settlement worth $335m on two lawsuits with a group representing about 1,200 former UFC athletes.The group of former fighters claimed that UFC’s contracts suppressed athletes’ abilities to negotiate other promotional options.The anti-trust lawsuits had sought up to $1.6bn in damages.A court case that been…
A court in Brazil has ruled that Former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence in Brazil Robinho was found guilty by an Italian court in 2017 of taking part in the 2013 gang rape of a 22-year-old Albanian woman. He has been living in Brazil, which does not…
