Women in Ngor Okpala Local Government area of Imo state went on a protest today over the alleged plot by Governor Hope Uzodinma to rig the bye-election scheduled to take…
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Breaking: President Buhari signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed the electoral act amendment bill into law. A signing ceremony is currently going on the federal executive council (FEC) chamber in the presidential villa…
20 Important points to understand the Russia vs Ukraine war
There has been a long time tension and geopolitical strife between Russia and Ukraine, a former Soviet republic but it got worse in 2021. The problem assumed an even terrifying…
“What the f^ck are you doing here?” Watch as Ukrainian woman confronts a Russian soldier (Video)
A video in which a Ukrainian woman confronted a Russian soldier hours after Russia’s invasion is going viral online. In the video, the courageous woman is seen telling the soldier that…
“We stand with the people of Ukraine” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle speak up
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a joint statement on Russia invasion of Ukraine. The couple said they “stand with the people of Ukraine” and they condemned Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the sovereign…
‘Russia is against war’ – Russians protest Putin’s attack on Ukraine; 1,700 protesters detained (Video)
Thousands of people protested President Vladimir Putin’s attacks on Ukraine in cities across Russia, displaying a show of anger over their country’s invasion of it’s neighbour. No fewer than 1,700…
Over 150 senior Russian officials sign letter condemning Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘an unprecedented atrocity’ while urging citizens ‘not to participate’
Over 150 senior Russian officials have signed an open letter condemning president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘an unprecedented atrocity’ and warning of ‘catastrophic consequences’. The officials said they…
Pregnant wife fakes own kidnap and dupes lover N2m
An expectant mother has allegedly collected over N2 million from her rich Facebook lover by pretending to have been kidnapped. Jamila Ardo was said to have kept the transaction from…
Ukraine ready for talks with Russia, NATO afraid to fight for us – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has intimated he is ready to negotiate neutral status for his country with Russia after claiming NATO and its partners are “afraid” to help them. “We…
Three former Minneapolis cops found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene as Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck have been convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights. They were convicted on Thursday,…
EU sanctions aim to strip Russia of “prosperous future”
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU’s latest sanctions targeting Russia’s banking, oil, technology and airline industries are to cut “Russia’s access to the…
Russia’s wealthiest lose billion due to Ukraine Crisis
Bloomberg Billionaires Index indicates that the fortunes of many wealthy Russians have plummeted this year, with some $32bn wiped off as tensions intensify in Ukraine. Topping the super-rich losses list…
Buhari loves the poor and vulnerable deeply – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina has poured praises on his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “a man with empathy for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable.” Adesina, in his article,…
PDP clears 17 Enugu councils, 260 wards as Gov Ugwuanyi summons security meeting
The chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday emerged winners in the local government election held in 17 councils in Enugu State on Wednesday. The party also won…
Russians coming for me, Ukraine’s President, Zelenskiy cries for help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remained undaunted as Russian missiles pounded the capital on Friday and Russian forces pressed their advance. Zelenskiy said he understood Russian troops were coming for him…
ICPC arraigns retiree Effiong Major for pension fraud
Mr. Nyong Effiong Major, a retiree has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his alleged involvement in pension fraud. Major retired from…
APC releases names to head zonal congresses
The Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) yesterday appointed Zonal Congress Election Sub-committees for each of the six geo-political zones ahead of the March 12 Congresses. A statement in…
Uzodinma to Wike: Imo people will re-elect me
Imo State Government has said the re-election of Governor Hope Uzodimma will be decided by people of the State and not by ”rabble-rousers like the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.”…
UNICAL staff member drowns in hotel swimming pool
A member of staff of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) identified simply as Mr Ubong has drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel located along MCC Road, Ikot Uduak…
Daughter drags father to Sharia court in Kaduna over 3 forced marriages
A man named M. Usman has been dragged to a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna by his 25-year-old daughter, Sadiya who accused him of forcing her into loveless marriages.…