Month: July 2025

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PDP CONDEMNS IMO GOVERNOR’S SILENCE ON IDEATO KILLINGS

The Imo State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Governor HOPE UZODINMA’S silence on the killings of innocent citizens at Ideato North LGA signifies that he does not care about the welfare of his people. The party observed that since July 24, that the incident happened, UZODINMA is yet to make a public statement in regards to the sad development. The party in a statement made available to newsmen through the its spokesperson, LANCELOT […]

todayJuly 31, 2025

News

MORROCO CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF REFEREE OVER PENALTY DECISION AGAINST NIGERIA

The Moroccan Football Federation, FRMF, has officially filed a petition to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, calling for the suspension of Namibian referee ANTSINO TWANYANYUKWA for supposedly failing to award a vital penalty during the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, against the Super Falcons of Nigeria last Saturday. The  petition, which  cited “refereeing injustices”, claimed that TWANYANYUKWA’S decision significantly influenced the result of the WAFCON final. Recall that […]

todayJuly 31, 2025

Entertainment

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR CRITICISES COSTUMERS OVER ALLEGED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES.

Nollywood Actor, Gideon Okeke has raised concerns over alleged lack of hygiene on set, especially with regards to costumes. After participating in an epic movie production, Gideon said he returned home with rashes, which he linked to an animal skin tunic provided by the wardrobe department. Gideon advised the wardrobe team to prioritise cleanliness and properly wash costumes before re-using them, warning that other actors might face similar issues if […]

todayJuly 31, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCIL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IN OGONILAND

President BOLA TINUBU has appointed a new Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni in Rivers State. The appointment, contained in a statement issued yesterday by his  media aide, BAYO ONANUGA, revealed that while Prof. DON MON BARIDAM, from the South-South, will serve as the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. CHINEDU MMOM, also from the same geo-political zone is to serve as the […]

todayJuly 31, 2025

News

IBRAHIM GUSUA LAUDS PRESIDENT TINUBU OVER CASH REWARDS FOR SUPER FALCONS

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, IBRAHIM GUSAU, has thanked President BOLA TINUBU for his remarkable reward to the Super Falcons. Recall that the president yesterday hosted the players and officials of the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, on their return from Morocco. The President gave the players $100,000 each, while the 11 officials received $50,000, and also rewarded the team with a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope […]

todayJuly 29, 2025

Entertainment

KEMI ADETIBA REVEALS RISKS TAKEN DURING PRODUCTION OF MOVIE, TO KILL A MONKEY.

Nigerian filmmaker, KEMI ADETIBA has thanked her audience for their immense support and glowing feedback on her latest film, To Kill A Monkey, TKAM, while also sharing the emotional and creative risks she took to bring the project to fruition. In an emotional message, ADETIBA admitted she is still trying to find the right words to truly express her gratitude, describing her latest film project as one of the boldest projects she has ever […]

todayJuly 29, 2025

National

PRESIDENT MOURNS VICTIMS OF FLOOD AND BOAT ACCIDENTS IN YOLA AND NIGER

President BOLA TINUBU has expressed sadness over the occurrence of flood and boat accident in Adamawa and Niger states. In a statement, the President extended his condolences to the families affected by the flooding in Yola, describing both incidents as heartbreaking. While commending emergency responders, including local divers, volunteers, and community leaders, for their swift action and commitment to saving lives despite limited resources, the president noted that flooding has become a global challenge worsened […]

todayJuly 29, 2025

Entertainment

TIWA SAVAGE FIRES LONGTIME MANAGER, MEKKA MILLIONS.

Popular Afrobeat songstress, TIWA SAVAGE has announced separation from her manager, MEKKA MILLIONS.  The musician made the announcement recently in a series of posts on her Instagram story.  While warning the public and show promoters to stop contacting MEKKA MILLIONS for booking, TIWA noted that she will not be liable for any financial loss transactions made through him.  She further announced VANESSA AMADI as her new manager.

todayJuly 28, 2025

News

FALANA CONDEMNS RENAMING OF STREETS AND BUS STOPS IN LAGOS

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, FEMI FALANA, has criticised the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos State without following constitutional procedures or consulting residents, describing the actions as unlawful and undemocratic.  In a statement, FALANA condemned the recent instances, including the renaming of the popular “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, […]

todayJuly 28, 2025

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