BREAKING: Tribunal affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor, dismisses Ighodalo, PDP’s petition
The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal has confirmed Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which challenged Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024 election. The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, ruled that the election […]
Unity Cup: Super Eagles clash with Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take part in the Unity Cup 2025, an invitational football tournament in London this May. The competition will feature four teams: Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. The tournament will kick off on Tuesday, May 27, with Jamaica’s Reggae Boys playing against the Soca Warriors of Trinidad & Tobago in […]
NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, issues fresh conditions to traders
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the popular Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu.’ This comes after the market was shut down for a month due to concerns over fake and expired drugs. To ensure such problems do not happen again, NAFDAC has set new […]
Kenya Failed In Its Duty To Protect Nnamdi Kanu, Says Human Rights Lawyer
Human rights lawyer Christopher Chidera has criticized the Kenyan government for failing to protect Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), when he was allegedly abducted and illegally taken to Nigeria in June 2021. Chidera claims that Kenya not only failed in its duty but also played a role in […]
Chelsea suffer major injury blow ahead Tottenham clash
Chelsea have suffered another injury setback as midfielder Romeo Lavia picks up a fresh problem before their Premier League game against Tottenham on Thursday. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Lavia will not be available for the match at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old had been making progress in his recovery but […]
President Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance, Kwara United book Round of 16 spot
Bendel Insurance has advanced to the Round of 16 in the President Federation Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Adamawa United. Kayode Oke was the star of the match, scoring all three goals for his team at the Lafia City Stadium. He netted the first goal in the 32nd minute, added another just before […]
Pregnant woman dies after hospital allegedly denies treatment over N500,000 deposit
A tragic incident has sparked outrage after a pregnant woman, Kemi Akinbobola, reportedly died because a private hospital refused to treat her without a N500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking story was shared on Instagram by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi. In an emotional video, Kemi appeared weak as she sat inside a car while her husband pleaded […]
Akpabio, Bello used fake constituents to initiate my recall process – Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello of orchestrating a plot to remove her from office using fake constituents. She insists that the recall process is politically motivated and part of an ongoing vendetta against her. On Tuesday, supporters from all five local government […]
I cannot steal to please you – Niger state House of Reps member tells constituents
Hon. Joshua Audu Gana, the House of Representatives member for Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Constituency in Niger State, has told his constituents that he will not engage in corruption to fulfill their demands. During a meeting with PDP stakeholders in Mokwa local government area on Tuesday, April 1, Gana addressed growing dissatisfaction with his performance. Some stakeholders, including […]
PDP loses more stronghold as another lawmaker joins LP in Abia
The Abia State House of Assembly has seen another shift in political allegiance, as Collins Ugochukwu, a lawmaker from the Isiala Ngwa North constituency, defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP). Ugochukwu’s move was confirmed in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, and was read […]