PDP Crisis: Members protest, shut party secretariat in Nasarawa
By David Odama – Lafia As crisis in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the PDP deepens, supporters and some members of the party Friday protested against the leadership of Francis Orogu and shut down the party’s secretariat in Lafia. A High Court Sitting in Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA) had annulled wards and LGA congresses […]
Missing firearms: Police recovers 5 AK-47s, rescue two kidnap victims
By Egufe Yafughorhi & Perez Brisibe – Port Harcourt Men of Rivers State Police Command and Special Protective Unit, SPU, Base 5, Benin-City, Edo State, have recovered missing firearms and rescued two persons kidnapped in May 23 pirates attack along Bakana, Degema waterways, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. Marvin Thompson, his uncle, Festus Atline, […]
North Korea executes couple by firing squad for trying to defect
A married couple was executed by firing squad in North Korea after being caught trying to flee with their 14-year-old nephew, according to a report. The husband and wife, from Ryanggang province near China, were trying to escape earlier this month despite the country’s strict coronavirus quarantine, sources told Radio Free Asia. It is believed […]
Arsenal face possible setback in pursuit of unsettled Barca star
Arsenal aren’t willing to meet Barcelona’s demands for Philippe Coutinho despite their interest in the player, according to reports. The playmaker – currently on loan at Bayern Munich – is set to leave Barcelona in the summer, and a number of English clubs are thought to be interested. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs have […]
Giggs opens up on Liverpool influence in Welsh national team
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs is attempting to mimic some elements of “fantastic” Liverpool with his Wales side. Nobody has made more appearances for the Old Trafford giants than the 46-year-old, having represented the club 963 times between 1990 and deciding to hang up his boots to focus on coaching in 2014. Giggs models a […]
APC inaugrates 16-member committee for reconciliation in Oyo
By Ola Ajayi, Ibadan THE Reconciliation Committee of the Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its inaugural meeting at the State Secretariat of the party in Ibadan. The State Chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke, who inaugurated a 16-member Committee, issued letter of nomination for reconciliation committee to each […]
