2024
PDP says Ogun LG poll, breach of democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West has condemned alleged intimidation and irregularities during the recent Local Government elections in Ogun State, describing the conduct of the exercise as a sham and a breach of democratic values. The party expressed its position in a statement issued by its South-West Publicity Secretary, Sanya Atofarati, and made […]
Minimum Wage: Governor Otu appeals to labour unions to suspend warning strike
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has appealed to organised labour in the state to reconsider its planned two-day warning strike. The industrial action is scheduled to commence at midnight on Sunday, 24 November, and continue until Tuesday, 26 November 2024. The labour unions initiated the strike in response to the government’s delay in […]
NDLEA Arrests Businessman At Enugu Airport For Ingesting 90 Wraps Of Cocaine
Intercepts N4.3bn worth of opioids at Onne, Tincan ports Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. Osuoha was intercepted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the arrival hall of the Enugu […]
EPL: Title dreams over if we lose to Liverpool, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that Manchester City’s dream to win five successive premiership titles in a row could be dashed if his side loses to table-toppers, Liverpool next week Sunday. Speaking to ESPN on Saturday after Manchester city’s fifth defeat in all competitions and third straight league game with a 4-0 defeat […]
DROMI storms Port-Harcourt, distributes palliatives to residents (Photos)
A Non Governmental Organization, Dr. Rhoda Makinde Initiatives (DROMI), has distributed palliative items as part of its Welfare Programme to residents of Port-Harcourt in Rivers state to cushion the effect of hardship currently being faced by Nigerians. At the Food Palliative Drive, which took place at Market Road, Runuodani Playground, Elelenwo, Rivers state, beneficiaries, mostly […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Slam Critics Who Say ‘He’s Finished’
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at his critics who feel he is finished.The Portuguese said he still feels the passion to win silverwares despite moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Real Madrid and Juventus star joined Al Nassr in November 2022 after leaving Manchester United. The 39-year-old has helped Al Nassr win one trophy, namely […]
I was a bricklayer, did freestyle for N5,000 – Singer Shallipopi
Nigerian singer Shallipopi has revealed that he did menial jobs and even performed for N5,000 before his rise to fame. Shallipopi, whose real name is Crown Uzama, is known for his 2023 single ‘Elon Musk’ and singing in the Amapiano and Afrobeats genre. Taking to his official X handle on Saturday, the artiste disclosed that […]
Enugu Commercial Drivers Groan As Residents Resort To Trekking
Some commercial drivers operating within Enugu metropolis have decried low patronage by residents, attributing it to the economic challenges in the country. They said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu yesterday. According to them, the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popular called […]
I spent my 20s chasing one man – OAP Toke Makinwa
Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her dislike of how she spent her 20s, revealing that it was spent chasing one man. In a recent chat with Cocktails and Takeaways, Makinwa reflected on her 20s and stated that her experiences have shaped her. She also opined that those in their early to mid-20s have […]
Auditor-General uncovers N197bn contract fraud in MDAs
A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has exposed irregular payments for contracts totalling over N197.72bn across various ministries, departments, and agencies, raising serious concerns about systemic lapses in financial compliance and procurement processes. The findings, which are detailed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, cover activities between 2020 […]