The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. Iwuanyanwu, …
Nigeria to arrive South Africa Friday for FIBA U-18 African Championship
Nigeria’s basketball team will jet out to South Africa on Friday for the FIBA U-18 African Championship, the country’s Basketball Federation has announced. A total of 24 players (12 per team) will represent the country at the championship. The players on the men’s list are Bassey Ekpo Effiong, Ezekiel Oluwatemitope, Sani Samuel, Azeez Sulaimon Olaitan, …
US, Nigeria partner to enhance energy
The Federal Government has entered into discussions with the United States of America to improve access to reliable and affordable power in the country. The Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The statement noted that the US Ambassador to Nigeria, …
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his retirement plans
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his retirement plans, stating that Al-Nassr will likely be the final club of his career. Speaking in an interview with Portuguese outlet NOW, the 39-year-old Portuguese star dropped a hint that he is not considering retiring soon despite his contract with the Saudi club expiring at the end of the season. Ronaldo, who will …
Police foil terrorist plot, uncover large cache of IEDs in Niger
The Niger State Police Command said it has uncovered a large cache of explosive devices including bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices buried in multiple locations in the state. Although an investigation is going on to unravel the sources of the explosive devices, they are suspected to have been concealed by terrorists and bandits who have …
Monarch’s son killed in Lagos
Armed gunmen on Monday shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State. Demola’s death has led to tension within the community. A source told Punch that the murder happened along Chevron Drive, close to Ebeano Supermarket. The community is …
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor speaks on battle with cancer
The founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor, has recounted his battle with cancer and how God healed him. Oritsejafor revealed the experience while speaking to his congregation and the video was shared on social media. According to the cleric, he left Nigeria for medical treatment in the USA and knew someone …
Abia govt embarks on integrated water sanitation program
The Abia State government has embarked on integrated water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives to boost public health. The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechuckwu Monday made this known at Government House Umuahia while speaking on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the initiative was …
US court suspends President Biden’s immigration policy for citizens’ spouses
A court in Texas has ordered a temporary pause on a policy that restricts the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country. This new development serves as a big blow to one of US President Joe Biden’s biggest immigration reform policies. Judge Campbell Barker granted a 14-day administrative stay …