Young Thug’s Lyrics To Be Used Against Him In Trial
Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial began today, January 9, and it is expected that prosecutors will present evidence backing their case, and, controversially, that will include some of his lyrics.
Gareth Bale Announces Retirement From Football At 33
Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from club and international football at age 33, putting an end to his 17-year trophy laden career on…
‘Where’s our $1.5m convention allowance?’ – Enugu Party Members Protest At APC HQ
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Enugu State staged a protest in Abuja on Monday over alleged non-payment of “convention allowances” to the tune of $1.5 million…
Unizik Student Shot Dead By Armed Robbers While Attempting To Collect Sim Card From His Stolen Phone
A 200-level student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, from the Department of Philosophy died on Sunday, January 8, after an armed robbery attack.
Elon Musk Says Twitter Users Will Soon Be Able To Bold And Italicize Words
Elon Musk says Twitter users will soon be able to bold and italicise words.
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops By 11.6% In 2022
Crude oil production in Nigeria fell by -11.6 per cent (or 163,000 barrels per day) last year to 1.235 million barrels per day (mbpd) in December 2022, as the country…
Enugu: Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Commends President Buhari For Signing Mental Health Bill
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuro Pschiatric Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Monday Igwe, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the mental health bill into law,stating the singular act of signing…
Enugu Councilor Distributes 2000 Free Petrol To Okada, Keke riders
Touched by the rising cost of the price of petroleum products in the south East zone, Enugu councilor has once again forfeited his monthly salary and offered 2000 litres of…
Peace Group Withdraws Support For Peter Obi, Urges Youths To Follow Suit
The National Peace Movement has withdrawn its support for Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his refusal to condemn the activities of the separatist group, the outlawed Indigenous…
The Silent Lethal Killer Wrapped In Flavour
Just a few months ago, the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) raised the alarm on the growing rate of Shisha consumers in the country.
Umuahia Is South East’s Most Backward State Capital – Ogbonna
House of Representatives candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency, Hon Obilo Ogbonna has described the Abia State capital, Umuahia as the most backward in the South East.
World Bank Awards Imo State $30m For Transparency In Governance
Due to its transparency in governance, the World Bank, under its State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS), programme, has deposited $30m into the coffers of the Imo State government.
Six-Year-Old Pupil Śhoots Teacher In Virginia Classroom
A six-year-old first grade pupil at a school in Virginia, USA, on Friday, shot and wounded his teacher during an altercation, police and school officials in the city of Newport…
Meanwhile, Hoodlums Burn Police Station In Anambra
Some hoodlums burnt down the Umuchu Police Station, along the Umuchu-Achina road, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday
Igbos Overcrowding Lagos Because Peter Obi Refused To Develop Anambra —Tinubu
All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, says Igbos were migrating to Lagos because the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, failed as governor to develop Anambra State.
We’ll Use Tinubu’s Rally as Launchpad To Enugu Govt House — APC
Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that it will use next Wednesday’s campaign rally of the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as a…
Tennis World No.1 Alcarez Among Players To Miss Australian Open
A number of players, including the men’s world number one Carlos Alcaraz, have been ruled out of the coming Australian Open.
Gunmen Kill Nigerian Two Days Before His Traditional Wedding In Anambra
Gunmen have reportedly killed a young man identified as Izuchukwu Charles in Anambra state two days before his traditional marriage.
Police Arrest Three Suspects For Hijacking Dangote Truck In Anambra
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers for hijacking a truck belonging to Dangote groups limited along Owerri, Ogidi, Onitsha expressway.
EEDC Mobile Mapping For Mass Metering In Anambra Begins Jan 10, Says Official
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) will begin the 2023 mobile mapping process for mass metering in Anambra on January 10. This, it said, is to ensure that customers in…
N100,000 May Stall Investigation Of Murdered Enugu House Help, Korshima – Group
Indications have emerged that investigations may be stalled in the case of Precious Korshima, a 9-year-old house girl beaten to death in Enugu, if the deceased’s father, James Achikpi Korshima,…
Cameroon Football’s Age Fraud Grows As ‘eleven More Under-17 Players Fail Tests’
Cameroon Football has uncovered another age fraud as 11 further Under-17 players have failed age tests, bringing the total number up to 32. The African nation's Under-17 team are preparing for the…
Enugu Law Firm Writes Governor, Bishops, Others On Demolished Multi-Billion Paint Factory
The Enugu State government has been urged to investigate the activities of the erstwhile presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, leading to the demolition of a…
Jubilation As Father Mbaka Returns From Ban To Adoration Ground In Enugu
There was excitement on Wednesday morning as the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Father Ejike Mbaka, returned to Adoration ground in Enugu State. Pecohub had reported…
APC Campaigns With Another Deputy Governorship Candidate In Enugu, Contrary To Name Published By Electoral Body, INEC
Contrary to the public display of George Ogara as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, checks on the website of the Independent National…
CBN Clears Air On Sale Of Polaris Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the sale of Polaris Bank followed due process and has urged the public to disregard what it described as a misleading…
Nigerians Reacts As Electricity Companies Quietly Increase Tariff By 18%
Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have quietly increased tariffs by as much as 18.5 percent. The new tariff was effected from December 1, 2022, leaving customers confused. Two Discos…
I Am First Female Chief In My Hometown, People Make Culture —Chimamanda Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has advocated for a culture that celebrates men and women alike The celebrated writer who was recently made a Chief in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State, and…
Nigerian NBA Star Chimezie Metu Shows Off New Court In Nnewi
Nigerian-American professional basketball player Chimezie Chukwudum Metu has launched a new court in Nnewi a commercial and industrial city in Anambra State. The 25-year-old Metu is a role player for…
Five Killed In ‘cult-related Attacks’ on New Year’s Day In Anambra
Gunmen have killed five persons in suspected cult-related attacks in Idemili North and Awka South LGAs of Anambra state.