Usman Isa 
Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to the deaths of Nigerian actors and filmmakers, Obinna Nwafor, famously known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi. Obi, in a tweet on Monday via his verified handle, expressed sadness over their deaths. While condoling with their immediate families, Nollywood and the Actors Guild of … Read more
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Friday, reiterated his commitment to work assiduously with all stakeholders towards eradicating tuberculosis in Nigeria. Ehanire disclosed this while lamenting that there is a high burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria, adding that there is a significant gap in some critical aspects of Nigeria’s national response to the bacteria. … Read more
Seyi Awolowo, a housemate on Big Brother All Stars, asserted that sponsors declined to sign Dorathy Bachor because she committed a sexual act during the show’s lockdown season. Bachor was a part of last week’s jury. During a talk with Adekunle, Frodd, and Venita on Sunday night, Seyi let them know about this. He claims … Read more
The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the March 18 election in Enugu State, Ray Kene Ogbodo, has commended residents of the state for their resilience despite the harsh economic environment. Ogbodo, who made the remark in his Easter message, urged the people not to despair as he would hold the incoming … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the exclusion of Igbos in the transition committee of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. He expressed disbelief that Tinubu excluded Igbos from his transition committee. Tinubu had forwarded a 13-man list in addition to the earlier transition committee lists sent … Read more
The people of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where at least six persons have died due to the worsening effect of coastal erosion, stormed the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, in protest today. The aggrieved residents issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to act urgently to save … Read more
Manchester United are in active negotiations for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, according to L’Equipe. The Red Devils are keen to bolster their squad with the 31-year-old. The Ligue 1 champions prefer a permanent transfer for Neymar, who wants to leave France this summer. But it is understood that PSG could accept a loan offer with … Read more
The remaining slots for the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six playoff will be decided on Sunday (today), the final day of the regular season, xandertech reports. Only Bendel Insurance from Group A and holders Rivers United, as well as Lobi Stars in Group B have qualified for the competition. In Group A, three clubs: … Read more
There is no immediate fear of flooding, according to Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urges the government to take action at all levels to prevent flood situations. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had noticed an increase in the volume of flow along the River Benue system, registering a flow … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as an unsung hero who would be greatly missed when he leaves office. Ugwuanyi will be handing over to Governor-elect, Peter Mbah by May 29, after completing his second tenure in office. Addressing journalists in Enugu on Friday, the National President of … Read more