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SUSPECTED HERDSMEN KILL SCORES IN EBONYI COMMUNITY

Some Suspected herdsmen yesterday attacked the Amegu Nkalaha Community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, killing several residents and burning numerous houses. The Ebonyi State Police Command spokesperson, JOSHUA UKANDU, confirmed the attack to newsmen, stating that the police have deployed operatives to the area.  Also confirming the attack, the chairperson of Ishielu local government area, IFEOMA AGWU, said the process of recovering bodies and taking them to the morgue is ongoing, […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025

Entertainment

TEMS WINS BEST AFRICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE AT 2025 GRAMMY AWARDS

Afrobeats singer,  TEMS has scored her second golden gramophone at the 67th Grammys with a win in the Best African Music Performance category. TEMS secured the award with her song Love Me JeJe, beating Tomorrow by YEMI ALADE, MMS by ASAKE featuring WIZKID, Sensational by CHRIS BROWN featuring DAVIDO and LOJAY, and Higher by BURNA BOY.  TEMS received three nominations at this year’s Grammys, bringing her career total to eight.  She was also nominated for Best Global Music Album (Born in the Wild) […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVEALS PLANS TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY TARIFFS WITHIN MONTHS

The Federal Government says Nigerians should brace up for fresh electricity tariffs in months.  The Special Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU on Energy, OLU VERHEIJEN, stated  this in an interview in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while attending a World Bank-backed conference where Nigeria presented a $32 billion plan to boost electricity connections by 2030.   The energy adviser said Nigeria’s power prices need to rise by about two thirds for many customers to reflect […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025

Entertainment

Tuface Promotes His Forthcoming UK Concert Amid Divorce Saga.

Legendary Afrobeats singer, Tuface Idibia has returned to social media to promote his forthcoming concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, amid a recent announcement of his divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. Tuface, took to his Instagram page where he disclosed that he has been confirmed for the Afrobeats Legends Concert, which will be held at the prestigious OVO Arena on July 26, 2025. He also posted a […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

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SON HEUNG-MIN SETS NEW EUROPA LEAGUE RECORD

SON HEUNG-MIN has set a new Europa League record after helping Tottenham Hotspur defeat Elfsborg 3-0 on matchday 8 fixture yesterday. The South Korean got the better of wing-back SIMON HEDLUND with a ridiculous 10 dribbles completed from 11 attempts. That’s the most of any player in the first 45 minutes of a Europa League match and more than he managed in his last 12 Premier League matches combined. Also, SON created three chances and […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025

Entertainment

GOSPEL SINGER, JAGA TESTIMONYWADES INTO MERCY CHINWO AND EEZEE CONCEPT’S CONTROVERSY

Gospel artist JAGA TESTIMONY has weighed into the ongoing controversy surrounding fellow gospel singer MERCY CHINWO, and EeZee Conceptz record label boss EZEKIEL THANKGOD, warning against what he describes as an attempt to undermine the “system of God.” In a video message, TESTIMONY cautioned THANKGOD, stating that his actions and statements have raised concerns, urging him to embrace genuine repentance. He alleged that THANKGOD had previously charged pastors and churches exorbitant fees for performances, which may explain why no one is defending him now and warned […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025

National

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION DEFENDS EGBETOKUN’S CONTINUOUS STAY IN OFFICE

The Attorney General of the Federation, LATEEF FAGBEMI, has defended the continuous stay of the Inspector General of Police, KAYODE EGBETOKUN, in office, saying it is legal and lawful. FAGBEMI, who is also the Minister of justice, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed, saying that EGBETOKUN’Sappointment which took effect from October 31, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on September 4, 2024, however, […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025

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ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT TO DOMESTICATE DIGITAL ECONOMY, E-GOVERNANCE BILLS

The Enugu state government has assured its readiness to domesticate the digital economy, e-governance bills when passed into law.  The Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, LAWRENCE EZE made this known in his address at the digital economy, e-governance stakeholders' engagement, organised by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in collaboration with Enugu state Government on Tuesday at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu. On his part, the Special Adviser to […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025

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ERIC CHELLE DECLARES  2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS TOP PRIORITY FOR SUPER EAGLES

Super Eagles head coach, ERIC CHELLE, has emphasised the need for the team to focus on their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The three-time African champions will take on the Amavubi and Warriors in matchday five and six fixtures in March, and they will need maximum points from both games to get their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. The Super Eagles are yet to record […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025

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