The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Ekpa, has warned former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku not to sabotage the actualization of Biafra independence. In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, Ekpa cautioned Anyaoku against allowing himself to be used as a pawn against Biafra’s agitation for self-rule. This comes after…
Nigerian businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called on the government and security operatives to reveal the identities of those responsible for stealing the country’s crude oil. In an interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu stated that 18% of Nigeria’s daily crude production, amounting to 42,000 barrels, is stolen. He emphasized that…
Manchester City avenged their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United by lifting the Community Shield in a thrilling penalty shootout, after a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match exploded into life in the final 10 minutes, as Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead before Bernardo Silva leveled in the 89th minute. City then…
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics were dashed on Saturday after Hannah Reuben lost her Women’s Freestyle 76kg fight to Mongolia’s Enkh-Amaryn Davaanasan. The loss marked the end of Nigeria’s slim chances of making the podium, capping off a disappointing showing for the West African nation. Despite registering for 12…
Manchester United is on the verge of securing the signatures of Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a deal worth over £50m. The Red Devils have agreed to pay £38.6m plus £4.3m in add-ons for De Ligt, the 24-year-old center-back who captained Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side to the Champions League…
An Anambra-based legal practitioner, Barr. Emenike Chioke, has raised an alarm over alleged extortion of one of his clients by a clerk of a magistrate court in the state. Barr. Chioke, a Managing Partner of the Top Law & Attorneys, raised the alarm in a video that is currently trending on social media, showing him…
… Sets New Healthcare Funding Benchmark. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has approved over N300 million in grants for 389 resident doctors in the state’s civil service. This funding, covering two consecutive years—2023 and 2024—ensures that each doctor receives between N800,000 and N900,000 annually. The move marks a major milestone in healthcare funding as residency grants have…
…As Chairman Of MTN Nigeria Mr Ernest Ndukwe Pays Visit To Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a significant display of corporate social responsibility, MTN Nigeria has made a substantial contribution to the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate hardship and boost digital literacy in the country. This announcement was made during a meeting between the…
The Chairman of Nnewi South local government, Hon. Van George Ezeogidi has advised participants of the Nnewi South Unity Cup Football Competition to shun any unsporting activities capable of breeding chaos and disrupting the competition which is billed to commence today, Saturday 10th August 2024. The Nnewi South Unity Cup Football Competition for young people…
The Delta State Police Command has announced the release of former member of the House of Representatives, Joan Onyemaechi, from the kidnappers’ den. According to the Command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, Onyemaechi was released on Friday night. Onyemaechi, a former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and immediate past Commissioner for Technical Education, was…
