A tragic road accident occurred on Sunday near the Umuika Junction along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway, resulting in the loss of five lives, including two infants. The Abia Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the incident. According to reports, the driver of the Abia Line Network Sienna vehicle, who miraculously…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, formally presented the ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the former Governor of Oyo State and newly appointed Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. The prestigious ceremony marked a significant milestone in the traditional hierarchy of Ibadanland, as Ladoja accepted the esteemed position and the responsibilities…
The newly inaugurated Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced the date for the conduct of the Anambra State local government election. This is coming barely four days after the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo inaugurated the six-man ANSIEC Board, with a primary charge to organise, undertake, and supervise all elections and…
Spanish side Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez for a record transfer fee of up to £82m. Atletico will pay an initial £64.4m (75m euros) with a further £17.1m (20m euros) in potential add-ons. Alvarezbhas agreed to a six-year deal with Atletico Madrid, marking a significant transfer for the La…
The Edo State Government has reacted to Philip Shaibu’s announcement that he has resumed his position as deputy governor of the state According to Shaibu his resumption is sequel to a court ruling nullifying his impeachment He has also asked his staff to resume duty But the Edo State Government in a statement by its…
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially returned to office and instructed his staff to do the same. In a video broadcast on Monday, Shaibu announced his resumption, citing adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Shaibu’s return to office comes after a Federal High Court judgment reinstated…
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed the seven-member Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, led by Tony Okocha. The committee was appointed by the National Working Committee of the APC, but its legitimacy has been a subject of controversy. Justice Sika Aprioku, in a ruling on…
August 12, 1989, is a day that will forever be etched in the memories of Nigerian football fans. It was the day that Samuel Okwaraji, a talented and promising footballer, tragically lost his life during a World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Angola at the National Stadium in Surulere. Okwaraji was more than just a…
Sergi Roberto has officially announced his departure from FC Barcelona after 18 years at the club Roberto joined the Spanish side’s famous La Masia academy aged 14, and made his first-team debut in November 2010. He will hold a farewell press conference at the Barça facilities on Tuesday He went on to make 373 appearances…
The Take It Back (TIB) Movement, a human rights advocacy organization, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of three protesters – Eleojo Opaluwa, Michael Adaramoye (aka Michael Lenin), and Mosiu Abolaji – who were allegedly abducted by the Department of State Services (DSS) and handed over to the police in Abuja. The protesters…
