Tears, tributes as Abia government, Nollywood bid farewell to Alex Ekubo
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Emotion and grief filled Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday as the state government, family members, friends, and top figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, popularly known as Alex Ekubo. Ekubo, one of Nigeria’s most popular […]
CUPP backs Reps Minority Caucus, urges Tinubu to lead or resign
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has endorsed the House of Representatives Minority Caucus’ call on President Bola Tinubu to either demonstrate effective leadership or resign from office.
Osun residents turn to firewood as cooking gas hits N2,000/kg
Residents in Osun have turned to alternative cooking methods following a sharp increase in the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas.
Report child abuse cases to me, Nonye Soludo urges ndi Anambra
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged residents of the state to promptly report cases of child abuse and other emergencies through the state’s emergency lines. Mrs. Soludo made the appeal during a visit to 10-year-old Chiziterem, who is receiving treatment in hospital […]
Why I didn’t substitute Ronaldo against DR Congo – Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has stood firmly behind his decision to play Cristiano Ronaldo for the entirety of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo, despite growing backlash over the veteran forward’s performance.
We cannot rest until insecurity ends — Deji of Akure tells Tinubu, security agencies
— Seeks release of kidnaped Oyo students, teachers By Dayo Johnson Akure The Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, has described the security challenges in the South West and Nigeria as a whole as worrisome. Oba Aladelusi appealed to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the timely rescue of […]
