Uzodimma: Igbo love Nigeria with passion — the evidence is overwhelming
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says the Igbo are passionate about promoting unity and peace in Nigeria. The governor spoke on Saturday at an event organised in honour of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees (BoT), who will turn 80 on Sunday. Uzodimma said […]
With 23 Grand Slams, Serena Williams retires as tennis all-conquering queen
After a 27-year professional career in tennis that brought 39 grand slam titles — 23 singles titles, 14 doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles — and an avalanche of records, Serena Williams takes a bow as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court. Arguably the greatest female tennis player […]
We’re going to stop oil bunkering in Niger Delta, says Tompolo
Government Ekpemupolo, ex-militant leader better known as Tompolo, says he is working to stop oil bunkering in the Niger Delta area. Tompolo was reportedly given a contract to secure oil pipelines by the federal government. Speaking after an event with traditional rulers in the Niger Delta, Tompolo said there is a need […]
PHOTOS: Kamala Harris hosts Osinbajo at White House
Kamala Harris, US vice-president, on Friday, received Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the White House. Osinbajo is in Washington DC to seek partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently launched Energy Transition Plan. TheCable had reported that Osinbajo would meet Harris during his visit to the US. This is the first time Harris […]
PHOTOS: Houses razed as petrol tanker explodes in Ogun community
A petrol tanker exploded at a community in Olambe Matogun area, Ifo LGA, Ogun state, on Saturday. The tanker carrying premium motor spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, exploded in the community, on Saturday morning. The petrol tanker was said to have stumbled owing to the deplorable state of the Olambe Matogun […]
Police arrest pastor for ‘raping, impregnating’ 12-year-old girl in Ogun
The Ogun state police command says its operatives have arrested Michael Abiodun, a pastor of The Light House Gospel Church, over alleged rape of a 12-year-old church member. According to the police, the victim’s mother came to the cleric’s church in order to avert a spiritual problem, which had purportedly led to the […]
Ogun PRP guber candidate dies a week after clinching ticket
David Bamgbose, the Peoples Redemption Party’s (PRP) governorship candidate in Ogun state, is dead. His death comes a week after he was announced by PRP as its governorship candidate in the state. He died on Friday at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta, after a brief illness. The Punch quoted Oduntan […]
ADC suspends presidential candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended Dumebi Kachikwu, its presidential candidate. The development came hours after Kachikwu supported the call of the party’s chairmen who called on Ralph Nwosu, its national chairman, to resign after 17 years in office. In a statement on Saturday, Bamidele Ajadi, ADC deputy national chairman, said […]
Gunmen invade mosque in Zamfara community, abduct ‘several’ worshippers
Gunmen, on Friday, invaded a mosque in Zugu community in Zamfara state, and abducted a yet-to-be-confirmed number of worshippers. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the gunmen disguised as worshippers and invaded the central mosque in Zugu town, Bukkuyum LGA, at about 1:30 pm on Friday. “Many worshipers scampered for safety […]
Sowore: Obi unfit for presidency — he has nothing to show for his years as governor
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) , says Peter Obi, flagbearer of Labour Party (LP), is not the “right candidate” for presidency. Sowore spoke on Friday in an interview on Channels Television. The candidacy of Obi, a former Anambra governor, is currently witnessing growing support, especially on social […]