The people of Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested over the disappearance of two lister generators donated to the town by the MTN. The people, during the protest, held over the weekend, also indicted the President General of the community, Chief Chijindu Ezebuilo and some of his supporters…
A man identified as Azeez has jumped into the lagoon through the Ikoyi Link Bridge after being accused of stealing some bags of cement. It was gathered that the accuser of the deceased, Azeez, was trailing him on Friday morning when he suddenly jumped into the lagoon. The image maker in charge of the Lagos…
Five Benin traditional functionaries in Edo State have been suspended from their roles for engaging in sacrilegious conduct against Benin Custom. The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension in a statement signed by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe on Saturday. The statement said the affected functionaries visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye…
Nigerians have more trust in Bitcoin-based systems than in traditional alternatives such as banks and government, a new report by an open-source blockchain website, Elastos, has stated. According to its inaugural BIT Index (Bitcoin; Innovation & Trust), emerging markets are driving the adoption of Bitcoin, with Nigeria and the UAE leading the charge. The report…
A suspected leader of a kidnap gang arrested by the Rivers State Police Command under the watch of CP Olatunji Disu. The suspect, Gift Ogbo (39), who is receiving treatment in the hospital, from injuries sustained during a botched kidnap operation , disclosed that he formed his gang while serving his 11 years jail term…
The retired Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye has recounted how he fought the dreaded Niger Delta militants, the Book Haram terrorists in the North East and the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, insurgents in the South East and survived all of them without a scar. Speaking during his pullout ceremony at the…
Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle recovered from a sluggish start to thrash Chris Wilder’s side at St James’ Park. Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors a deserved early lead, nodding home Gustavo Hamer’s inswinging cross from close range. The Blades carved out several opportunities to double their advantage as Newcastle…
Chelsea’s hopes of reaching the Women’s Champions League final in manager Emma Hayes’ final season at the club ended with defeat by Barcelona at a sold-out Stamford Bridge. The Blues led 1-0 from the semi-final first leg, but holders Barca turned the tie around on an emotional evening in London – with two big decisions…
England striker Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt to set a new personal record for his most goals in a season. Kane has scored 42 goals in all competitions in his debut campaign for Bayern, beating his previous best haul of 41 for Tottenham in 2017-18. His first goal saw…
Manchester United returned to reverse gear as they failed to beat relegation threatened Burnley as they played a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford Goalkeeper Andre Onana cost his side victory as Zeki Amdouni converted a late penalty to grab a priceless point for Burnley Despite another unconvincing display from Erik ten Hag’s men, they did…
