Ohafia community in Abia in shock over Maduekwe’s death
Ramadan: Muslims begin preparations for Eid-al-Fitr
Stop allocating oil blocks to individuals – don tells FG
I’m joining Manchester United – Ibrahimovic
Breaking: Court stops Ogah’s swearing-in as Abia Gov
400 UNIZIK students earn Chinese govt scholarship
Again, AGF fails to honour Senate summon

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Ikpeazu to Abians: Remain calm, law abiding, I’m still your governor
Embattled Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, on Thursday, urged the people of the state to remain calm and law abiding following the issuance of Certificate of Return to Mr. Uche Ogah by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as governor of the state.
Metuh offers to return N400m to support Buhari’s anti-corruption war
Spokesperson of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, has Thursday said that he is ready to return the N400 million received from the office of the National Security Advider during the Jonathan’s administration. This was made available in a statement by his lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), on Thursday. Recall that the PDP spokesperson is being tried for allegedly receiving N400 million of government arms money.
World Cup: It’s more difficult to qualify from Africa, says Gervinho
In August 2014, Ivoirian football had seen better days. A few weeks earlier, Les Éléphants had been knocked out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ at the group stage. Subsequently, on 8 August, the news that most Ivoirians had been dreading finally became a reality: Didier Drogba announced his retirement from the international scene.
Arms deal: Metuh offers to refund N400m
The immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh on Thursday said he was prepared to pay back his share of N400million out of the $2.1billion cash meant for arms.
Euro 2016: We were ready for Spain, says Italy’s Eder
22 June 2008: Spain beat Italy on penalties in the Round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2008, continuing their march to glory. That victory eight years ago, secured by Cesc Fabregas’ coolly taken spot-kick, was the turning point for a team that went on to win everything, and convinced them of what they were capable and how far they could go.
Boko Haram suicide bomber kills 11
A suicide bombing by a Boko Haram jihadist has killed 11 people in northern Cameroon, a provincial governor said Thursday, warning civilians not to breach special security measures aimed at preventing such attacks.
Battle for Brexit PM: Johnson pulls out
Former mayor of London Boris Johnson on Thursday ruled himself out of the race to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron on a day of high drama following Britain’s shock vote to leave the EU.
Abia: Why we issued Certificate of Return to Uche Ogah – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advanced reasons for its decision to issue a Certificate of Return to Mr Uche Ogah who came second at the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in Abia State.
South East APC asks Saraki, Ekweremadu to resign
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South East has joined the presidency in advising all the principal officers of the National Assembly, NASS, facing trial for alleged forgery to resign their positions in the Assembly to concentrate on their defence.
Bierhoff eyes history, 20 years after Euro ’96
Oliver Bierhoff says it is time for Germany to write new history in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals as Thursday marked the 20th anniversary of his goals which won Euro ’96.
Neymar set to extend Barca deal
Brazilian star Neymar will extend his contract with Barcelona in the coming days, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Thursday amid rumours over his possible transfer to another team.
Nigerians troop to Maduekwe’s house
Prominent Nigerians Thursday trooped to the the Abuja residence of the former minister of Transportation and Nigeria’s ambassador to Canada, Chief Ojo Maduekwe who died in Abuja yesterday.
Eid-il-Fitr: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th July, 2016 as public holiday to mark Eid-el Fitri Celebrations.
Money laundering: You’ve a case to answer, court tell Ohakim
The former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, on Thursday, failed to persuade the Federal High Court in Abuja to quash the three-count criminal charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him.
Certificate Saga: Why Court struck out suit against Buhari
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, struck out the suit querying the educational qualification of President Muhammadu Buhari.

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