At least four alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), were killed on Wednesday by a team of joint security operatives in Enugu State. The security team, comprising soldiers and police and Department of State Services’ personnel, also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, through the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, has waded into a case of alleged frustration of a widow by her husband’s kinsmen in the State, over her refusal to engage in some sexual affairs with them. The case, bordering on alleged tormenting and seizure of…
Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is not sure if he will still be at the club beyond the next two games. The Dutchman was put in charge following the sacking of compatriot Erik ten Hag in October. Van Nistelrooy, who was part of Ten Hag’s coaching staff, will oversee United’s Europa…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has released his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen named 23 players in his squad for both games. Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins is the only home-based player in the list. Auxerre defender, Gabriel Osho will have the…
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo has accused the outgoing governor of the state Godwin Obaseki raised of converting political appointees to full time civil servants six days to the end of his tenure. A member of APC transition committee Prince Kassim Afegbua, member, made the allegation in a statement on Wednesday in Benin City….
Gunmen have abducted Rev Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. The victim was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night along the Ayayi community when he was returning from an assignment, according to church authorities. Confirming the incident, the Catholic Diocese…
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the…
Red- hot Robert Lewandowski continued his goal scoring form with two goals as Barcelona earned a third consecutive Champions League win by thrashing Red Star Belgrade. Lewandowski, 36, took his season tally to 19 goals in 16 games in all competitions to move within one goal of becoming only the third player in history to…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has signed the Nasarawa State Local Government Law 2024, passed by the State House of Assembly. Governor Sule signed the new local government law at a ceremony on Monday in Lafia. The exercise, therefore, repealed the State Local Government Law 2018, which has since existed….
A delegation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), currently visiting the United States to observe the 2024 presidential election, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Embassy in Atlanta, Georgia. The INEC team, led by National Electoral Commissioner Mr. Sam Olumekun, included several prominent members, such as INEC National Secretary Chief (Dr.) Rose…
