Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has pledged to defend Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canada-based Nigerian woman who sparked outrage with her threats to harm Yoruba and Edo individuals. Ekpa made this statement on his official X account, urging Sunnberger not to panic and offering legal support from the…
Mason Mount, the 25-year-old midfielder for Manchester United, has suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for up to five weeks. The injury occurred during last weekend’s Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, where Mount was substituted at half-time. Mount took to social media to express his frustration, stating…
English team Liverpool will face Champions League holders Real Madrid on their return to the competition following the draw for the new-look format. Manchester City and Arsenal both play last season’s semi-finalists Paris St-Germain in their fixtures, while Aston Villa take on Scottish champions Celtic. Each team plays eight fixtures in the ‘league phase’, with…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed against the #Endbadgovernance protesters, the Attorney General of the Federation, Inspector General of Police, Department of State Services, and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. The suit, instituted by 17 Nigerians, was dismissed due to lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Peter Lifu…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He took his oath of office and will lead the association for the next two years, succeeding immediate past president, Yakubu Maikyau. In his inaugural speech, Osigwe commended his opponents, Tobenna Erojikwe and Chukwukwa Ikwazom, for…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ajaero, has reaffirmed the labour movement’s unwavering patriotism, declaring that it is the most patriotic organization in the country. He made this statement while addressing a gathering of labour members at the NLC headquarters, where he was welcomed back after being questioned by the police. Ajaero emphasized…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed disappointment over the decision by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (Nard) to embark on a seven-day warning strike, despite pleas by the Federal Government to resolve its concerns and ensure continued industrial harmony. In a statement by the ministry’s spokesman Ado Bako, the Federal…
The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new twist with the paramount ruler of Emohua kingdom, His Majesty Sir Ohna Sergeant Awuse, banning anyone not supporting Former governor Nyesom Wike from entering his palace declared his palace Awuse is a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a former governorship candidate of…
Movers and shakers of the Nigerian movie industry are expected in Ilorin in November as Kwara State hosts the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood awards in November. Receiving the hosting rights of the award on Wednesday in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq said the event will hold at the iconic Sugar Factory Film Studio which…
The Imo State government has taken decisive action to address environmental and safety concerns by closing several mining sites in and around Owerri, the state capital. Chief Ernest Ibejiakor, the State Commissioner for Mines and Solid Minerals, made this announcement through an official press release. In his statement, Chief Ibejiakor emphasized the importance of adhering…
