Journalists in Anambra State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) are set to honour Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the wife of Anambra State Governor, with two distinguished awards. The Chairman of NUJ, Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, in…
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31. The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death. Baldock had joined…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, Kellyrae has revealed that he gave his wife, Kassia, N55 million from the prize money. Kellyrae walked home with a cash prize of N60 million and a brand new car worth N40 million after winning the reality show on Sunday. Kellyrae and Kassia entered the house as a pair,…
The Local Organising Committee, LOC, for the burial of the late President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, elder statesman and business mogul Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in a bid to ensure that he gets a befitting burial has disclosed that adequate security has been put in place during and after the burial scheduled for November…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sacked one of his political aides, the Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District), Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, with immediate effect. The sack was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. “This followed allegations of bribery and intimidation levelled against Mr….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. Many filling stations not owned by the NNPCL immediately followed suit as they also incrementally adjusted their pump prices, with many selling as high as ₦1050 in many parts of Lagos….
A gun battle took place on Wednesday between soldiers and gunmen in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, which left scores dead and many injured. According to the Nation, the attack occurred at the Aba branch in Ehime Mbano last night. Following the incident, residents fled in panic amid constant shootings that filled…
Ghana will face Nigeria for a place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after both countries were paired at the qualifying draw on Wednesday. The sides also met ahead of the 2022 finals, with Ghana qualifying via a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw on aggregate. The 42 entrants for the 2024 tournament, which…
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull. The 57-year-old German will begin the role on 1 January 2025. Energy drinks brand Red Bull owns RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga, Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, as well as Brazilian…
Projects gulping a whopping sum seven hundred and eighty-five point two million dollars ($785.2m) have reportedly been abandoned in Anambra. The Member representing the Aguata Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dominic Okafor disclosed this in a motion sponsored in the House, calling for an urgent investigation into the projects. According to him,…
