Boxing world will miss Marvin Hagler ― Oboh
Former British and Commonwealth boxing champion. Peter Oboh has expressed grief over the passing of former undisputed middleweight champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler, saying, “the world will miss Hagler, we will all miss him”. Oboh, who is now a Minister for Christ recalled that the Hagler era was about the finest in the history of the […]
Police parade 39 suspects, recover 10 arms, ammunition in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command on Friday 39 suspects for various criminal offences within one month in the state.
Fayose: Killings during Ekiti Assembly by-election is terrorism, evidence of rejection of APC
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described the killing in Omuo Ekiti today, by suspected political thugs as “clear evidence of terrorism against citizens, who have rejected the party in government.”
Alumona’s new Lagos State Boxing Association Chairman
Jenkins Alumona, Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Promotions, has been named as Chairman of the Lagos State Boxing Association. Alumona was sworn-in at the inauguration ceremony of the board members of the various Lagos State Sports associations conducted by the Lagos State Sports Commission at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, on Wednesday. ALSO READ: SARS Probe […]
UCL Q/F Draw: Revenge on cards as Bayern tackle PSG, Liverpool face Madrid
Revenge for last season’s final defeat will be on the minds of Paris Saint-Germain after being drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern lifted the trophy in August last year when they defeated PSG 1-0 thanks to a goal by Kingsley Coman, a youth product of the Parisian side. It was PSG’s […]
Bloody attack: INEC suspends Ekiti bye election, confirms 3 dead
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the immediate suspension of Saturday’s House of Assembly bye -election in Ekiti State following bloody attacks that greeted the exercise.
NAFDAC warns producers of regulated products against violating guidelines
The National Agency for Food and Drug and Control (NAFDAC) has warned producers of its regulated products in Rivers to strictly abide by guidelines of the regulatory body. The agency gave the warning in a statement by the coordinator of the agency in Rivers, Pharm Chinelo Ejeh, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in […]
Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler in Ogun
ABEOKUTA – A yet to be identified gunmen on Saturday kidnapped the Olori-Ilu of Imope Ijebu, Ijebu North Local Government, Chief Kolawole Omotayo.
We’ll deliver first phase of Cargo Airport in 2022 – Gov Abiodun
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as again assured the people of the State that the first phase of the Agro-Cargo Airport at Illisan-Remo in Ikenne local government area of the State would be ready by May, 2022.
Bailly set to to snub Man Utd contract after Europa League omission
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is set to turn down a 12-month contract extension after his omission from the squad in Thursday’s 1-0 Europa League triumph over AC Milan, according to reports. Bailly, 26, is thought to have been left incensed with the decision from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, leading him to reconsider his future […]
Tension again, hoodlums attack police station, LGA secretariat in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Unknown armed gunmen on Saturday attacked Divisional Police station in Umuelemai in Isiala Mbano local government Area of Imo state. They attack which happened around 07:56 pm, captured that the armed men also drove to the Secretariat in Ihitte Uboma local government area of the state and shot sporadically in […]
A review on Ugee’s African-inspired designs honour black women
Adefola Oguntola Fashion, at its core, has extended beyond just fabric and stitching. It is how cultures speak to each other, connecting history across generations and for individuals to make powerful statements. In recent years, African-inspired fashion has found its way into global runways, fashion weeks and high-street fashion. Not as a common fashion trend, […]
Zidane left bewildered by Benzema’s continued Les Blues omission
Zinedine Zidane is baffled by Karim Benzema’s continued absence from the France squad after the striker scored twice to help Real Madrid record a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. The Frenchman managed a brace inside the opening 30 minutes to put Los Blancos 2-0 up, then turned provider for Marco Asensio’s late third […]
Why S/S should produce the next president, Edo Deputy governor, Speaker
BENIN CITY – DEPUTY Governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Marcus Onabun, Saturday said the South-South geo-political zone is ripe to produce the next president of Nigeria and there fire called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its presidential candidate slot to the region.
Okowa felicitates with Ugwuanyi at 57
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday, congratulated his Enugu State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as he clocks 57. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa commended the governor for his sterling contributions to the growth and development of Enugu State. He stated that Ugwuanyi’s vision of […]
Asset recovery, over 40 plots of land allegedly revoked from Okorocha’s sister
We will respond – Okorocha’s camp By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state government through the state Housing Corporation, yesterday said that it had revoked plots of land at No. 3 Okeoma close, Trans- Egbu layout, numbering over forty linked to the Okorocha’s family, elder sister, Geraldin Obinali (Nee Okorocha). […]
