David Umahi, the minister of works, has criticised Remi Oseni, chair of the house of representatives committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), for blaming him for the state of roads in the country. On October 27, Oseni chided Umahi during an interactive session, saying he had failed to address the poor condition of…
Ex-Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemates, Kellyrae and Kassia, received a royal welcome from fans as they touched down in Delta State. The couple was pleasantly surprised with a money bouquet and other gifts from their enthusiastic supporters. A beautifully dressed dance troupe in native attire performed for them, singing and dancing in celebration of…
NAF says the air operations struck a significant blow to planned terrorist activities, taking out multiple fighters and demolishing their motorcycles. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, on October 25, eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. This is contained in…
The lawmaker representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh, has reacted to accusations circulating online that he assaulted a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. On Monday night, Ikwechegh disclosed that he has received numerous calls from across Nigeria regarding a viral video where Abuwatseya claimed the lawmaker slapped him and threatened him. Ikwechegh…
Carlo Ancelotti and Emma Hayes have won the inaugural Johan Cruyff Awards, given to the best coaches in the men’s and women’s games at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League crown – the fifth of his managerial career – last season as well as the La…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned judges involved in conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. A panel of the national judicial council will probe the judges, just as the CJN has ordered that the report be submitted this week. The panel will be headed by a former court of…
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year in a row. Bonmati won every possible trophy at club level last season as Barcelona secured a historic quadruple – winning Liga F, the Champions League, Supercopa and Copa de la Reina. The 26-year-old scored a career-best tally of…
Manchester United are in talks about appointing Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s replacement. Dutchman Ten Hag was sacked on Monday following the side’s poor start to the season. Amorim, 39, is a highly regarded coach who has won two Portuguese league titles with Sporting – including their first in 19 years –…
In a show of solidarity and support, Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, joined his fellow governors today in Akwa Ibom to extend condolences to Governor Pastor Umo Eno following the loss of his beloved wife. The delegation, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State,…
The Nigeria Police, on Monday, arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court, Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of an Igbo ogene musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, at the weekend. His arraignment followed his orderly room trial and approval of his dismissal and arraignment by the…
