Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has urged Nigerians to always take their first salaries to their parents for “blessings” instead of handing them to clerics. The thespian also argued that the practice of giving the first salary of each year to a pastor among Nigerian Christians is unbiblical. He urged Christians to wake up … Read more
The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the Kogi State 2023 gubernatorial election, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has condemned the abduction of some Students’ at the Confluence University of Science and Technology. In a statement by Isaiah Davies IjeleDirector New Media Muri/Sam Campaign Council on Friday, Ajaka described the attack on the … Read more
The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court in Awka, has discharged and acquitted Michael Arinze, 20, accused of raping three young ladies in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state. Arinze, a 200 level student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, was arraigned in July 2022, but pleaded not guilty to the eight-count charge … Read more
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has called on elders and stakeholders of the party to intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State. George, who made this call on Friday, said the Rivers crisis may become a national conflagration, warning President Bola Tinubu not to treat with … Read more
Frank Okiye, a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. DAILY POST reports that Okiye’s resignation from the party came barely four days after Felix Akhabue, a former governorship aspirant, dumped the party. Okiye was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, … Read more
Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 64 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State. The suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State on Wednesday. According to a statement by the anti-graft agency their arrest followed actionable intelligence on their suspicious fraudulent activities in their environs. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that the recent utterances and actions of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara are impeachable. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka stated this on Friday while addressing a press convention in Abuja. He stressed that Fubara’s weaponisation of demolition of public assets as a strategy to … Read more
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has charged students under the Amnesty scholarship scheme to intensify efforts to sustain their record of academic excellence in various universities. Otuaro spoke when he visited PAP scholarship students at the Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, the Western Delta University, Oghara, and the Michael and … Read more
Renowned Liverpool figure, Jamie Carragher has voiced sharp criticism towards Erik ten Hag’s player choices at Manchester United. Following a promising inaugural season under Ten Hag’s leadership, the Red Devils have faltered this campaign, currently occupying an uncharacteristic eighth position in the league standings. Manchester United’s woes hit a nadir in a recent clash against … Read more
The United Kingdom’s economy has overcome recession earlier than expected in the first quarter of 2023. The economy grew by 0.6 per cent between January and March, the fastest rate for two years, official figures showed. Recall that last year, the UK economy slipped into recession after shrinking for two three-month periods in a row. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second highest national honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for his immeasurable and invaluable contributions to national development. Tinubu gave the honour at the 90th birthday ceremony of the paramount ruler held at the Oba … Read more
The Osun and Ekiti State governments have resolved to jointly toe the peace path in resolving the lingering boundary dispute between both states. Both states emphasised the significance of dialogue and peaceful negotiation as lasting solutions in settling any discrepancy in boundary matters. They arrived at the agreement on Thursday during a courtesy visit by … Read more
The Federal Government says that the Kano-Daura rail project will be completed by 2025. The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja during an interview with NAN. According to the Minister, the project is one of the priority projects of the ministry to be actualised at the stipulated time. He … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Brymo has revealed that his colleague, 2Baba, accused him of having an affair with his wife, actress Annie Idibia. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the ‘Ara’ crooner stated that he was informed that he was not the only person accused of sleeping with Annie. He said he decided … Read more
Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has said that Andriy Lunin should start over Thibaut Courtois for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. As discussions intensify over the optimal goalkeeper choice for the Wembley showdown on June 1, Casillas, drawing from his extensive experience guarding Los Blancos’ goalposts in European football’s … Read more
Nigeria Women Football League side Rivers Angels have shifted focus to the Super Six playoffs tournament. Rivers Angels walked over Ekiti Queens to qualify for the Round 16 of the Women’s President Federation Cup. The Port Harcourt club will battle Heartland Queens, Confluence Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons for the 2024 NWFL … Read more
THE Niger-Delta Renaissance Network has frowned at the unfounded propaganda and misinformation on the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, interfering in the adminstration of his successor, Governor Douye Diri, as completely untrue. “We are shocked about a television programme where a commentator, one Chuks Akunna, was making insinuations about Senator Dickson … Read more
Manchester United are hopeful of winning the race for impending free agent, Tosin Adarabioyo. Adarabioyo will leave Fulham on a free transfer this summer after rejecting a contract extension. A host of Premier League sides including Tottenham and Chelsea have shown interest in the 26-year-old. United are, however, desperate to bring the centre-back to Old … Read more
Two men in Adamawa State who were arrested for kidnapping and killing a boy and going ahead to insist on ransom, have confessed to the crime. The Adamawa State Police, which disclosed this on Friday, added that the suspects had been quick in collecting what they called feeding fees from the parents of their victim … Read more
Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has provided a hint on Wilfred Ndidi’s future at the club. The Foxes risk losing the energetic midfielder to other clubs this summer. Ndidi’s contract with Leicester City will expire at the end of June and talks are yet to commence on a fresh deal. Despite that, Maresca is planning … Read more
Nollywood star, Eniola Badmus has bagged a federal appointment and is set to work with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. According to reports by Wahala Network, Eniola Badmus was appointed by Tajudeen Abbas as his Special Assistant for Social Events and Public Hearings. Clips from the swearing-in and when … Read more
Determined to foster a strong relationship between the two southwestern states, the Ekiti State Government and its Osun counterpart, have mapped out troubleshooting strategies to resolve inter-state boundary crises in some border towns across the two states. The two states sealed the peace pact on Thursday when a delegation, led by the Ekiti State Deputy … Read more
Rivers United defender, Anthony Ohaegbu, has recovered from the head injury he sustained in Thursday’s clash against Kwara United. Ohaegbu suffered a head injury after colliding with a Kwara United player in the encounter. According to Rivers United Media, Ohaegbu will be available for their next game against Sunshine Stars in Akure. “Our reliable centre-back … Read more
