June 8, 2025
Senator Wadada set to dump SDP over ‘principled differences’ with El-Rufai
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West in the Nigerian Senate, has announced plans to resign from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with some recent entrants into the party, particularly former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. In an interview with journalists in Keffi on Sunday, Wadada said that while El-Rufai […]
Enugu NUJ elects new executive council
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, has elected a new executive committee to steer the affairs of the union for the next three years. The election, which had previously been postponed three months ago, was finally held over the weekend, bringing an end to the tenure of the Caretaker Committee that was […]
Ballon d’Or: Marcelo names player to win award
Real Madrid legend, Marcelo, has picked his choice on which player to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian spoke after a Real Madrid legends game against Borussia Dortmund legends on Saturday. Real Madrid legends played a 3-3 draw against their Dortmund counterpart in the charity game. The likes of Baptista, Kroos and Raul all […]
2027: Igbos now understand importance of alliance – Southeast group drums support for Tinubu
A group of young professionals from the South East, under the aegis of South East Progressive Ambassadors, SEPA, has called for support from Ndigbo, for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The group in a press release signed by its convener, Mr John CDO Ikeotuonye, and his secretary, Dr Justin Ogoo Nwankwo said […]
Biafra civil war was not my choice – Gowon
Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has said the Biafra civil war was never his choice. Gowon was presiding over the affairs of Nigeria during the civil war from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. He described the civil war as the most difficult period of his life. The former ruler spoke […]