A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Obinna Chidoka, is 50 today. He was elected at the age of 33, making him one of the youngest at the time. The three-time lawmaker, who represented Idemili South and North Federal Constituency, in this interview, shares the humble and big moments of his trajectory so far. His story, among other things, provides a rare knowledge of the challenges young persons in authority face in asserting their authority just for being young.

An early morning strike by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank killed six Palestinians, while an Israeli police officer died when a roadside bomb hit her vehicle Sunday, sources on both sides said.

GOVERNOR Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has urged the people of Oko, the hometown of the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, not to let the spirit of development of the former Vice President of Nigeria die.

By: Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission on Sunday said recruitment of Nigerians into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force will commence tomorrow, Monday, January 8th 2024, throughout the federation with physical and credentials screening of successful applicants after six weeks period for receiving of applications in line with the requirements of the […]

**Warns against Rabble Rousers, unverified information By: Kingsley Omonobi The FCP Police Command has assured residents of Abuja particularly those living in Ushafa, Bwari, and environs, of their safety as additional police personnel have been deployed to ensure that security threats are nipped in the bud. The command made the promise after the FCT Police […]

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning Saturday for four-time World Cup-winning football legend Mario Zagallo, a day after his death at age 92.

Walid Regragui, mastermind behind the stunning success of 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, says “at least 10 teams can win the Africa Cup of Nations” in the Ivory Coast from January 13.

JULIUS, an only son, has always been protected by his mother. “After three daughters, it stands to reason that Julius might not be as boisterous as your average tearaway son,” Franka, his 56-year-old mother said. “Julius was very quiet as a child. He only came out of his shell when Onome, his dad, started taking him for boxing lessons when he was 12. I was very much against it at first but I have to admit it did his confidence a world of good –and helped him with some bullying that was going on at school. “My son is a lovely lad, always helpful around the house. It’s been nice to see him grow up into a decent young man.

In the exciting world of African cinema, 2023 has been a game-changer! This year has seen new talents making waves and leaving a lasting impression on the entertainment scene.

To fast-track the actualisation of the $1 trillion dollar economy plan of the Federal Government, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to develop a sustainable framework to channel credit interventions into the manufacturing sector, outside direct intervention. MAN added, the CBN should mobilise commercial banks to intentionally provide long term single digit interest loans to the manufacturing sector.

The controversy over the payment of Federal Government’s N585.198 million into a private account by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, took a new twist, yesterday, as the Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Mrs. Olwatoyin Madein, said her office didn’t grant the request for the payment to be made.

Reigning Afrobeats King, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, showcased his unparalleled musical prowess at the Beer With Us Festival 2 (BWUFEST 2) held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the iconic Landmark Beach, Oniru, Lagos.

The Ogun Police Command says it has arrested a 43-year-old pastor, Clinton John, for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) at Agbado area of the state. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota on Saturday.Odutola explained that a family at Giwa Agbado reported a case […]

“When the time comes, we will know who is in charge and who is not in charge. There is a time for everything. This is not time for politics”

Two groups, the Conscience of Progressive Change (CPC) and Ondo Elites Assembly (OEA), have slammed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State for not joining the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s family to receive his body after arriving at the country on Friday.