Month: June 2025

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National

PETER OBI ACCUSES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION OF INSTIGATING LABOUR PARTY CRISIS.

The 2023 Labour presidential candidate, PETER OBI has accused President BOLA TINUBU’S government of being responsible for the prolonging crisis within the Labour Party. OBI, made the accusation yesterday during a televised interview, specifically claiming that the issues within the Labour Party were not internal but rather instigated and sustained by the current government. The former Anambra state governor admitted that while he might be considered weak, that does not mean the issue itself was weak, […]

todayJune 10, 2025

News

PREMIER LEAGUE’S FIRST BLACK REFEREE, URIAH RENNIE DIES AT 65

Former FIFA and Premier League referee,URIAH RENNIE has died at the age of 65. URIAH’S death was confirmed in a statement from the Football Association, FA, yesterday. URIAH was the Premier League’s first Black referee and officiated more than 300 top-flight games between 1997 and 2008, with his first fixture a clash between Derby and Wimbledon. His death comes weeks after he became Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, having spoken out about his battle with […]

todayJune 9, 2025

Entertainment

IYABO OJO REACTS TO CLAIMS THAT TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT SPONSORED HER DAUGHTER’S WEDDING

Nigerian actress, IYABO OJO has denied rumours that the Tanzanian government financed her daughter, PRISCILLA OJO’Swedding. This comes after a Tanzanian media personality, MANGE KIMAMBI, warned PRISCILLA to stop posting loved up pictures and videos on the internet until after Tanzania’s forthcoming elections.  Reacting in a lengthy post on Instagram, IYABO OJO described KIMAMBI warning as an attempt to intimidate Priscilla and her husband, singer JUMA JUX, and further warned her to stay clear of her daughter’s affairs. Also addressing the viral rumours […]

todayJune 9, 2025

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS PROBE INTO ALLEGED NEGLECT OF ACCIDENT VICTIMS IN ABUJA HOSPITAL

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.  The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed victims of a road accident reportedly left unattended by hospital staff members after being brought in by a Good Samaritan.  The Good Samaritan, who recorded the footage, said he found the victims on the […]

todayJune 9, 2025

Entertainment

KIZZ DANIEL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO TAKE A BREAK FROM RECORDING

Nigerian singer DANIEL ANIDUGBE,popularly known as KIZZ DANIEL has hinted at retirement. The singer, who is teasing another EP, ‘Orange Chase,’ barely a week after releasing his latest EP, ‘Lemon Chase,’ explained that he is releasing music in quick succession because he has over 600 songs he wants to release before bowing out of the music scene. In another post, the singer announced that he is taking a break from recording to focus […]

todayJune 6, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES NIGERIANS NOT TO LOSE HOPE.

President BOLA TINUBU has acknowledged that Nigeria is not yet where it aspires to be, but appealed to Nigerians to keep hope alive. The President, who stated this in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians, which he signed yesterday,  noted that the period reminds Nigerians  of their responsibilities beyond faith: to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to the progress of the country.  Reaffirming  his “commitment to the aforementioned values, the president expressed his deep appreciation for the faith, patience, […]

todayJune 6, 2025

News

FLAMINGOS TO FACE CANADA, FRANCE AND SAMOA IN GROUP D OF 2025 U-17 WORLD CUP 

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Canada, France, and Samoa in Group D at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The draw ceremony for the ninth edition of the competition took place yesterday  at the Mohammed VI (the sixth)  Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco.  Samoa will be making their maiden appearance at the U-17 Women’s World Cup, and the top two teams from each of the six groups will advance to […]

todayJune 5, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RELEASE OF 2 BILLION NAIRA FOR MOKWA FLOOD VICTIMS.

President BOLA TINUBU has approved the immediate release of 2 billion Naira for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State.  This was made known yesterday by Vice President, KASHIM SHETTIMA, during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, left hundreds displaced, while more than 200 bodies have been recovered. The Vice President said the President authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice […]

todayJune 5, 2025

News

GOVERNOR SOLUDO DEBUNKS CLAIMS OF CONSULTING NATIVE DOCTOR FOR NOVEMBER 8 GUBER POLL

The Anambra State Governor, Prof CHUKWUMA SOLUDO has denied allegations that he consulted a native doctor regarding his reelection prospects. In a statement issued yesterday by the Press Secretary to the Governor, CHRISTIAN ABURIME, the government described the claims as “totally false” and “maliciously fabricated, stressing that the video clip being circulated online, purportedly showing the Governor consulting a native doctor, was actually taken during a meeting with Anambra-based content creators. ABURIME revealed that during […]

todayJune 5, 2025

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