The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled what has been popularly described as a landmark five-point plan to strengthen the economy and also reduce the rising number of welfare claimants by getting the scroungers back to work. Announcing this five-point plans on Friday, Sunak said he remained compassionate and committed to…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Bids Farewell to Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife a Statesman Par Excellence. Today, the sun sets on a great life well lived, as the sands of time shift to mark the end of an era. As Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, the indomitable Okwadike of Igbo Ukwu and former Governor of…
Major stakeholders in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State have called for peaceful coexistence among the residents of Awka. The call was made at a meeting involving Major stakeholders in Awka to find lasting solution to crimes and gun violence in Awka. Addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Managing Director of Awka…
The attention of the Management of Federal Polytechnic, Oko has been drawn to the news story making the rounds on social media domain and some mainstream media on alleged imposition of examination fee on students by the Management. This is to say the least a disservice and injustice to the Polytechnic Management which has ensured…
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, earlier declared wanted and arrested over the gruesome murder of 17 soldiers in Delta State on 14 March 2024. The monarch was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters alongside seven others for alleged involvement in the act. He was released to Senator Ede Dafianone who…
Italian side Roma progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico. Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring for the hosts after 12 minutes before Paulo Dybala doubled Roma’s lead 10 minutes later to cement a 3-1 aggregate victory. Defender Mancini was quickest to react to tap home Lorenzo…
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message on Friday. The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read in part, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen…
All is now set for the All Progressives Congress to conduct it’s primary to elect its candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. For the exercise, 171,922 validated members of the party drawn from the 203 wards of the 18 local government areas in the state will determine the fate…
For only the third time in the 21st century, England has no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League Manchester City and Arsenal both exited the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, going out to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively. And on Thursday, as expected, Liverpool and West Ham crashed out…
Days after they were crowned German Champions, Bayer Leverkusen continued their march for European glory by knocking out English side West Ham from the Europa League Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, West Ham needed to score 3 goals without conceding but their 13th minute opener by Michail Antonio was cancelled by Jeremie Frimpong’s late…
