Obasanjo Writes UK Court, Begs For Mercy For Ike Ekweremadu, Wife Convicted For Organ-Harvesting
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written to a UK court pleading for clemency for a former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, who were recently convicted…
Enugu Committee Recommends 353 New Autonomous Communities
The seven-man committee on the creation of autonomous communities in Enugu State, on Wednesday, submitted its report to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, recommending the creation of 353 communities.
Customs Intercept Contraband Worth N2.8bn In Owerri, Arrests 13 Suspects
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ’C’, Owerri, of the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted contraband goods valued N2.8 billion between January 25 and March 25.
FG To Disburse $800m To 50m Nigerians As Palliative For Petrol Subsidy Removal
The federal government says it has secured the sum of $800 million from the World Bank, as part of its post-subsidy palliative plans.
Copa Del Rey: Why Real Madrid Eliminated Barcelona – Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has explained why his team eliminated Barcelona from the Copa del Rey semi-final tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Release Nnamdi Kanu, Create 6th S’east State – Ohanaeze’s 4 Demands From Tinubu
As Nigeria draws closer to May 29, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday, issued four demands the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, must meet to pacify Igbos.
In Abia: Electrician Electrocuted While Trying To Change Transformer Cable
An electrician identified as Allison Obiajunwa, was electrocuted at Obingwa, Abia State, while allegedly trying to change transformer cable
I Warned Peter Obi About Obidients’ Excesses – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, said he warned the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi on excesses of the his supporters, otherwise known as ‘Obidients.’
Court Stops Labour Party’s Chairman, Secretary, Others From Parading As National Officers
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued an order restraining the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure; National Secretary, Farouk Ibrahim and two others from parading themselves…
‘Inclusion In Governance’ — Enugu State Passes Disability Bill
The Enugu house of assembly has passed a bill to establish the Persons with Disabilities Agency to cater for people living with disabilities (PLWDs) in the state.
Enugu Community Puts A Curse On Killers Of Labour Party Senatorial Candidate, Seeks Ancestors’ Intervention
The Amuri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West council area of Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, has put a curse on the killers of the Labour Party candidate for the Enugu East…
In Anambra: Lorry Driver K!lls 3 While Revenue Agents Struggled For Steering Wheel With Driver
At least three people were killed and three tricycles crushed in an accident at the Onitsha end of the River Niger Bridge in Anambra State
NCC Denies Leaking Peter Obi’s Phone Conversation With Oyedepo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted reports of alleged complicity of the Commission to tarnish the image of the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, by…
‘President-Elect’, Tinubu Bars Aides, Visitors, Handlers From Using Unapproved Phones
Nigeria’s ‘President-elect’, Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred his aides, visitors and handlers of his social media handles from using mobile phones not approved of…
Biden, White House Avoids Questions On Ex-President’s Arrest
As the world's eyes were fixed on the New York arraignment of former President Donald Trump, there was one question on the mind of the White House press corps: What…
DJ Cuppy Donates £100k To African Students At Oxford University
Nigerian music producer and performer Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has gifted £100,000 ($125,000) to the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support African graduate students at the University…
Australia Bans TikTok On Government Devices
Australia banned TikTok on Tuesday from all federal government-owned devices over security concerns, becoming the latest U.S.-allied country to take action against the Chinese-owned video app.
NIke Unveils Super Falcons’ World Cup Jersey
Sportswear giant, Nike has unveiled the new Super Falcons jersey for the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup.
FIFA Withdraws Peru’s Hosting Rights Of 2023 U-17 World Cup
World football governing body, FIFA, has withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Nigeria’s Internet Subscribers Hit 156m
Despite Starlink’s internet popularity in Nigeria, carriers in Africa’s largest country recorded a total of 156 million active users to data services in February, according to the most recent information…
Airlines Might Exit Nigeria Over $802m Trapped Funds – IATA Warns
The International Air Transport Association has warned that Airlines might quit operations over $802 million trapped funds in Nigeria.
Igbo Youths Reject Senate President Slot, Demand Obi’s ‘Mandate’
Apex socio-political youth group in the South East zone, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has rejected the position of the senate president of The group rather are strongly…
Barcelona’s Ex-Winger To Join Ronaldo In Saudi Pro League
Former Barcelona winger, Philippe Coutinho is set to join Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League (SPL).
Transcorp Hotels Plc Records N31.4bn Revenue In 2022
The hospitality subsidiary of Transcorp Group, Transcorp Hotels Plc (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), has posted a gross profit of N22.4 billion in the year-end 2022, representing a growth of 41 percent above…
Chief Of Army Staff Warns IPOB, ESN: Don’t Threaten Integrity Of Nigeria
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya has warned that neither IPOB, ESN nor any other group, groups or individuals should threaten the integrity of the nation as enshrined…
Soludo Shuts School, Sacks Teacher Over Examination Malpractice
Anambra governor, Chukwuma Soludo has closed down Tower Primary School, Oba, following indictment of the proprietor, Kosisochukwu Igwe, and a PTA teacher, Precious Chibuzo, in examination malpractices during the 2023…
Anambra School Expels 15-Year-Old Female Student Over Facebook Post
Chiamaka Omesi, a 15-year-old student of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, Anambra State, has been suspended from the school over a post she made on the school’s Facebook wall.
Police Seal Labour Party Secretariat In Imo
The National leadership of the Labour Party, LP, on Monday alleged that its party Secretariat in Owerri, Imo state has been invaded and occupied by the agents loyal to Imo…
EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Monday, April 3, 2023, arrested twenty one suspected internet fraudsters in the Emene and New Kenyata, axis of Enugu.
US Authorises Importation Of Oha Leaf Into The Country
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorised the importation of Oha leaves from Nigeria.