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ENUGU HUMAN RIGHT ACTIVIST SPEAKS ON LEGALITY OF PAT UTOMI’S INSITITUTED SHADOW GOVERNMENT.

The recent inauguration of the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government orchestrated by a renowned political economist, PAT UTOMI aimed at checking presidenT BOLA TINUBU'S government across all sectors of the economy, has generated concerns within the country. The National Coordinator of the Human Rights Volunteer Corps, LARRY OGUEGO, commended the actions of UTOMI, describing it as an emergency response initiative set up to monitor government activities in critical sectors. OGUEGO who stated this yesterday during the Urban Radio […]

todayMay 20, 2025

News

BALLON D’OR AWARD CEREMONY TO HOLD IN PARIS ON SEPTEMBER 22ND

The organisers of Ballon d’Or award has announced that the award ceremony will take place on September 22nd and the number of awards for women and men will be equal for the first time. This was announced yesterday by UEFA, revealing that awards for best women’s goalkeeper, best young women’s player and the top women’s scorer in a club or national team have been added to the list this year for the […]

todayMay 20, 2025

Entertainment

KIZZ DANIEL REVEALS MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN HIS SONGMAKING

Nigerian music artist, Kizz Daniel has disclosed that relatability is the most important element in his songmaking process. In a post on Instagram story,  the hitmaker, noted that irrespective of the genre or producer, relatability remains his major preoccupation,  Since breaking into the mainstream in 2014 with his smash hit single 'Woju', KIZZ DANIEL has become one of Nigeria's most celebrated hitmakers. Among some of his recent relatable hit records is 'Twe Twe' , which earlier in the year was […]

todayMay 20, 2025

News

PDP SOUTH-EAST ZEC THREATENS TO REVIEW TIES OVER UDE-OKOYE APPOINTMENT DISPUTE.

The South-East Zonal Executive Committe, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has threatened to review its relationship with the party if its recommendation of SUNDAY UDE-OKOYE as national secretary is not honoured.The body made this known yesterday at the end of its meeting held at the government house, Enugu, the capital of Enugu State.  While reading the communique, the zonal chairman, ALI ODEFA, said that the South-East has consistently served […]

todayMay 15, 2025

National

EFCC ARRESTS LAGOS-BASED SOCIALITE, FRED AJUDUA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a Lagos-based socialite and businessman, FRED AJUDUA, over an alleged $1.43 million fraud. The arrest followed a Supreme Court order issued on Friday, 5th May 2025, which revoked his bail and directed that he be remanded in the Correctional Service. AJUDUA’S legal troubles date back to 1993, when he was accused of defrauding a German businessman of $1.43 million, and the EFCC in 2016 filed […]

todayMay 14, 2025 1

News

MBAPPE OVERTAKES LEWANDOWSKI IN LA LIGA’S TOP SCORER RACE

Real Madrid forward, KYLIAN MBAPPE, has overtaken Barcelona’s ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI in the race to be LaLiga’s top scorer this season. MBAPPE’S hat-trick in the 4-3 defeat in El Clasico saw him hit 27 goals, thereby leapfrogging LEWANDOWSKI in the Pichichi standings. The French international now holds the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in his debut season with 39 to his name, breaking the previous record held by the legendary IVAN ZAMORANO, […]

todayMay 14, 2025 1

Entertainment

CHIMAMANDA TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL ‘THINGS FALL APART’ FESTIVAL IN ENUGU

Celebrated Nigerian novelist, CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE, will headline the inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival, a cultural event set to take place in Enugu State from June 29 to July 5, 2025. The week-long festival, organised by the Enugu-based Centre for Memories – NCHETA NDIGBO, is an evolution of the annual Things Fall Apart Day, now in its fifth year and it aims to celebrate the towering legacy of the late CHINUA […]

todayMay 14, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU AND OTHER PROMINENT FIGURES PAY LAST RESPECT TO EDWIN CLARK

Political figures in Nigeria, including President BOLA TINUBU, former President GOODLUCK JONATHAN, his wife, DAME PATIENCE, Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, Delta State Governor, SHERIFF OBOREVWORI, among others, yesterday paid their last respects to an elder statesman and respected leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), EDWIN CLARK. President TINUBU, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, GEORGE AKUME, at funeral service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kiagbodo, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta,expressed […]

todayMay 14, 2025

National

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS FULL REPAYMENT OF $3.4BN COVID-19 IMF LOAN

The Federal Government has confirmed full payment of $3.4 billion loan received from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, confirmed this while briefing newsmen yesterday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja. Recall that the Nigerian government last week officially removed itself from the International Monetary Fund, IMF,’s debtor list, amid the full settlement of its outstanding credit obligations.   Reports say […]

todayMay 13, 2025

News

CAF UNVEILS SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES FOR 2025 U-20 AFCON

The semi-final fixtures for the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, following the completion of the quarter-final ties on Monday. Egypt survived a late scare to send Ghana packing from the tournament with a 1-0 win, while Morocco edged debutants Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to book their place in the semi-finals. The first semi-final will see Morocco take on Egypt, which will be played on […]

todayMay 13, 2025

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