LP, PDP Reject US Claim That 2023 Polls Reflected Will Of Nigerians
The opposition Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, expressed shock over how the United States 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices arrived at its conclusion that the 2023 polls reflected the will of Nigerians, despite widespread Read more…
DNA: Mohbad’s father confirms posting court order on Wunmi’s residence
Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad, says he has served a notice of the pending DNA test application on his son’s wife, Wunmi, by substituted means. PUNCH Metro reported that the Chief Read more…
PICTORIAL: Fubara Commissions New Navy Training Command Hqtrs In Rivers
In a significant development for military training and security in the Niger Delta region, Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the new Navy Training Command Headquarters in the Ebubu community of Eleme local government area of the State. The Read more…
You lied, I didn’t pay my children’s school fees from Kogi coffers, Yahaya Bello replies EFCC
Embattled former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has debunked allegations surrounding the payment of school fees for his children from the state coffers. Recall Chairman of the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, during a media briefing on Tuesday, April Read more…
Supreme Court Orders P-Square To Pay Promoter N25m In Breach Of Contract Case
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Mr. Patrick Arueze in a long-standing breach of contract case against the popular music duo P-Square, consisting of Peter and Paul Okoye, and their brother Jude Okoye. The court has Read more…
Russian defense minister comments on Western military ‘advisers’ in Ukraine
Foreign military advisers are directly involved in preparing Ukrainian attacks on Russia, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday during a high-level meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries. Apart from helping to prepare attacks, the West is also continuing to offer Read more…
Again, Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation puts a smile on the face of the needy, clears N250,000 hospital bills
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The joy of twenty one year old Mrs Chinaza Chibueze from Ebonyi State but married to Pascal Chibueze from Nnewi knew no bounds on Friday as Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation offset her postnatal bills of two hundred and Read more…
Another EU state could help Kiev repatriate military-aged men
Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas has stated that Ukraine is “very short of mobilization reserves,” after Kiev suspended issuing new passports to conscription age men residing abroad. Ukraine banned all men between the ages of 18 and 60 from receiving or renewing Read more…
Anambra 2025: SUHDA Drums Support For Gov Soludo
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Soludo Unity and Human Development Advocacy (SUHDA) on Thursday drummed support for the reelection of Gov Charles Soludo. The group during a press conference in Awka told aspiring governorship aspirants in the Anambra 2025 guber polls to Read more…
Omepuruchukwu Anaedo bags double award in Enugu
From Ifeoma Ejiofor It was a double honour for Chief Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo (Omepuruchukwu Anaedo) the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation as he bagged double award. Omepuruchukwu Anaedo was actually recognized and honoured for his Read more…
How flight engineer saved us from disaster — Joe Abah
A former Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr Joe Abah, has narrated how a ground engineer saved travellers on an Ibom Airlines flight from a “potential disaster”. Narrating the experience on his X handle on Thursday, Abah said he Read more…
Awka cult war: Lawmaker laments killing of 34 youths in three weeks
A Lawmaker representing Awka 1 state constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Henry Mbachu has regretted the recent incidences of killings in Awka, Anambra State Capital as a result of cult clashes. The lawmaker in a video broadcast Read more…
LP, PDP Reject US Claim That 2023 Polls Reflected Will Of Nigerians
The opposition Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, expressed shock over how the United States 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices arrived at its conclusion that the 2023 polls reflected the will of Nigerians, despite widespread Read more…
Anambra 2025: SUHDA Drums Support For Gov Soludo
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Soludo Unity and Human Development Advocacy (SUHDA) on Thursday drummed support for the reelection of Gov Charles Soludo. The group during a press conference in Awka told aspiring governorship aspirants in the Anambra 2025 guber polls to Read more…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Sues For Peace Between Wike, Fubara
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has appealed to the warring factions in the Rivers State to sheath their swords and allow peace to reign. Chief Iwuanyanwu who made the appeal while answering questions from journalists Read more…
Abuja Peace Pact Falls Apart As Isaac Kamalu Resigns As Rivers State Finance Commissioner After Ministry Reassignment
The Abuja Peace Pact, midwifed by President Bola Tinubu, in the wake of the political crisis in Rivers State between the camps of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has collapsed. The pointer Read more…
Nnewi Sports Club bestows various Honorary titles on some members
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The Nnewi Sports Club leadership and members conferred prestigious honorary titles to key deserving members. The privilege is in line with the tradition of the club to always appreciate members who have distinguished themselves. The classes Read more…
The Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors got off on a fast track (5 goals to 1)
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The Anambra Warriors in the first leg of the ongoing Beach Soccer National League in Kebbi, defeated its opponent, Jigawa Golden Stars 5 goals to 1. From the first period, Anambra Warriors jumped to the lead Read more…
The National Beach Soccer League: Anambra State Beach Soccer Association introduces the Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors
The Anambra State Beach Soccer Association held a world press conference to introduce Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, and also to inform the state of the upcoming Nigeria National Beach Soccer league. The Association also used the opportunity to introduce the Read more…
Plateau runner emerges winner of first edition of Anambra marathon
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Nyango Gyang of Plateau State has emerged winner of the maiden edition of the Anambra State Marathon, defeating other marathoners to win the prize money of N1 million. Gyang won the 40 kilometer marathon, which began at Read more…
Supreme Court Orders P-Square To Pay Promoter N25m In Breach Of Contract Case
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Mr. Patrick Arueze in a long-standing breach of contract case against the popular music duo P-Square, consisting of Peter and Paul Okoye, and their brother Jude Okoye. The court has Read more…
How flight engineer saved us from disaster — Joe Abah
A former Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr Joe Abah, has narrated how a ground engineer saved travellers on an Ibom Airlines flight from a “potential disaster”. Narrating the experience on his X handle on Thursday, Abah said he Read more…
JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t To Audit All Local Airlines
The federal government has said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will carry out a comprehensive audit of all local airlines in the country. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, stated this on a television programme on Read more…
JUST IN: Again, Naira tumbles at official market, trades N1,234/$
For the second consecutive time, Naira on Monday slightly depreciated at the official market, representing a 5.51 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, April 19, when it exchanged at N1,169.99 to a dollar. Data from the Read more…
LP, PDP Reject US Claim That 2023 Polls Reflected Will Of Nigerians
The opposition Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, expressed shock over how the United States 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices arrived at its conclusion that the 2023 polls reflected the will of Nigerians, despite widespread Read more…
JUSTICE BINTA NYAKO SHOULD REDEEM HERSELF AND STEP DOWN FROM MAZI NNAMDI KANU’S CASE- IPOB
PRESS RELEASE,21/04/2024. The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the prophet and indefatigable leader, Mazi Nnamdi Okwuckuwu KANU condemns the Nigeria Government’s political and judiciary persecution of our leader using Justice Binta Read more…
Sinking hopes: Nigerians’ struggle with soaring prices
Olalekan Adetayo It is getting tough in Nigeria and many are feeling the heat. On Sunday, a woman was sharing her experience with her friend. I was speechless throughout the conversation. She told her friend how she got to the Read more…
Why Nigeria needs decentralisation — Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said Nigeria needs to be decentralised for Nigerians to enjoy the country more. Soyinka made the case for decentralisation on Thursday at the PUNCH Newspapers’ 50th-anniversary lecture held at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Read more…