Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon has recalled how he pleaded with the late Sani Abacha to spare the life of Olusegun Obasanjo. The Abacha regime arrested Obasanjo in 1995 owing to an alleged coup plot. However, the former president was released after Abacha’s death in 1998. The following year, Obasanjo became Nigeria’s president, elected…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has threatened to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Ndume spoke on Thursday night when he appeared on a Television programme – hours after the senate passed the bills for second reading. In October, Tinubu asked the national…
The fanfare that greeted the resumption of activities at the Port Harcourt Refining Company on Tuesday may have melted away leaving the hope and expectations of many Nigerians hanging.A visit to the refinery on Friday revealed that there was no activity on site, as some workers met by our correspondent claimed that the refinery was…
No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead in two recent incidents that ensued between some armed hoodlums and joint security operatives in Anambra State, comprising the police and members of the Anambra State Vigilante Group. The incidents, it was gathered, involved a gun duel that badgered between the joint security force and some…
In furtherance of its onslaught against crimes in Anambra State, the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a couple who specializes in issuing kidnap and assassination threats to people with intention to extort the person. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu disclosed in a statement issued to…
Manchester City’s duo of Rodri and Erling Haaland are the sole nominees from the Premier League in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards. The pair have been recognised after City became the first team in English top-flight history to win four league titles in a row. Real Madrid and England…
Leicester City have appointed former PSV Eindhoven boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. The Dutchman replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked last weekend after just 12 Premier League matches in charge of the Foxes. He has signed a contract until June 2027 at the King Power Stadium. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks…
The Anambra State Government, through the Solution Innovation District, has taken a giant leap in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. At the recently concluded one week Anambra Innovation Week 2024, 100 startups were awarded N1 million each, totaling N100 million. This was however done in conjunction with Meta, and UNDP. According to Ms….
The Labour Party leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 16th Founder’s Day and 20th Convocation of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. The event, scheduled for Saturday, 30 November 2024, will highlight Mr. Obi’s reputation for engaging with top academic institutions worldwide. Obi…
The management of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has been accused of victimizing and perpetuating injustice against 10 staff members who were indefinitely suspended in November 2019. The reason for their suspension was their involvement in union elections, which were duly approved by the national body. The affected staff members were reinstated on May…
