The Aro Confederacy was a significant and influential trading empire that emerged among the Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria. It played a crucial role in the economic, political, and social development of the region during the 17th to 19th centuries. The Aro Confederacy was formed by the Aro people, who were primarily…
Socio-Economic Right and Accountability Project has given all 36states governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a one-week ultimatum to provide the loan agreements and spending details of the loans obtained by their states and the FCT. A statement issued on Sunday by the organisation’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, explained that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Saturday, published the forms and particulars of political parties’ candidates submitted for the Edo State governorship election holding on September 21. The particulars were displayed at the INEC office in Aduwawa in Benin, the state capital, and in all its 18 local government offices in the state. The state…
Former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp has slammed Manchester United for their poor performance against Brentford which he said made the Bees look like Real Madrid. Redknapp was reacting to United’s 1-1 draw at the GTech Community Stadium on Saturday. United were second best for the majority of the match, but took the lead through Mason…
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek was on the score sheet for AC Milan as they beat Fiorentina to chase Serie A leaders Inter Milan. The England midfielder scored his 10th goal of the season as he got on the end of Rafael Leao’s flick and produced a composed finish from close range. Fiorentina equalised with Alfred…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigeria’s leaders to be selfless and consider it an opportunity to serve the people. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to the former Nigerian President, leadership is an opportunity…
Christians in Nigeria today join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolising His victory over death. The celebration is culminated by the passion of Christ which was preceded by the season of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance. The…
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has conceded the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen after his team lost at home to Borussia Dortmund with seven games to play Goals from Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson gave Dortmund their first Der Klassiker victory since 2019. The defeat leaves Bayern 13 points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who beat…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has threatened to resume impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara if he continues to breach the constitution accusing him of dishonesty Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the House, made this known on Saturday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Amaewhule, who was accompanied by 26 members…
A fashion designer, Mrs Joy Egbo, has dragged her husband, Obi, before a Customary Court sitting in Jikwoyi, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of domestic violence. The petitioner who resides in Jikwoyi, made the accusation in a divorce petition she filed against her husband in court. “My husband always beats and abuses me…
