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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Eyes 2027 Lagos Governorship Race.

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, has officially announced his decision to run in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour shared his intention in an interview, emphasizing his commitment to achieving his goal of becoming Lagos State Governor, insisting that he would not give up on his ambition. However, he refrained from disclosing whether he would remain with the Labour Party […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Politics

Governor Soludo Places 10 Million Naira Bounty on Anambra Burial Attackers.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a 10 million Naira bounty each for information leading to the capture of each of the gunmen responsible for the killing that occurred in a compound at Umuike, Ubahuekwem community in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. About seven persons, comprising five police officers and two unarmed civilians lost their lives on Monday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded the area […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Economy

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Assures Nigerians of Tinubu’s Efforts to Tackle Hunger and Economic Challenges

A Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Orji Uzor-Kalu says President Bola Tinubu is aware of the current hunger in the country and was taking bold decisions to reverse the situation. Kalu made this known yesterday at Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi during a New Year visit to the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Okoro-Emegha. The Former Abia State governor said he […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Economy

NNPCL Invites Former President, Obasanjo, To Tour Port Harcourt Refinery.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery and witness firsthand the progress made under NNPC Limited's leadership. Recall that Obasanjo recently questioned the operational capacity of the Port Harcourt refinery, which recently resumed operations. However, NNPCL, in a statement yesterday, disclosed that it extended an invitation to Obasanjo with the intention of allowing him to assess the operational […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Entertainment

Nigerian Artistes Ranked Amongst World Top Artistes of 2024.

Nigerian musicians, Wizkid and Ayra Starr, have been ranked among the world’s top artistes of 2024. A music monitoring platform, Chart Data, recently released its list of top artistes of 2024, with Wizkid and Ayra Starr occupying the 11th and 18th positions respectively, while Tyla from South Africa secured the number 12 spot in the list. Chart Data listed the top 10 artistes to include;  South Korean singer, Jimin, and […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Football

Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali Mourns Mother’s Death.

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has announced the death of his mother. The 28 year old Nwabali, revealed the sad news yesterday on his X account, adding that the death of his mother on New year day, already marks the worst year of his life. Recall that the shot-stopper lost his father on November 15, 2024 and was exempted from Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Rwanda […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Football

Arsenal Defeats Brentford to Move Second Place in Premier League.

Arsenal, last night, defeated Brentford 3-1 to move six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Bryan Mbeumo struck the ball past David Raya at his near post, but Gabriel Jesus was quick to respond in the box, heading in the equalizer for Arsenal just before halftime. In the second half, the visitors scored two rapid goals, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino, to secure a win against Brentford. The […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Foreign

10 Killed, 35 Injured in New Orleans Attack; Suspect Linked to ISIS Killed in Shootout.

A driver, flying an ISIS flag from his pickup truck, had yesterday, drove his vehicle into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans' French Quarter and began shooting, resulting in 10 deaths and over 35 injured persons. The incident took place at 3:15 a.m. local time at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets, a famous tourist spot in the French Quarter of the city, renowned for drawing […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Education

Abia Governor Alex Otti Suspends School Fees, Enforces Mandatory Education Policy for 2025.

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has suspended all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools across the state, including levies for the Parents-Teachers Association, PTA. This is even as the law mandating all children of school age to attend school every school day took effect on January 1, 2025. Otti, who revealed this yesterday in his New Year broadcast to the people of Abia State, also […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Health

Mother of Mercy Hospital Awgu Renovated for Improved Healthcare Services

A multi-million remodeled and equipped hospital, Mother of Mercy hospital, IHE, in Awgu local government area of Enugu state, has been officially commissioned to provide essential medical services to the local community and its environs. The hospital, completely dilapidated with leaky roofs, no functional emergency unit and patient ward, no proper sterilization equipment, and had an epileptic power supply among other lapses, was given a total facelift by the IHE […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

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