CHIEF Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra, has expressed deep sadness and sympathy over the passing of Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife. Ezeife, also a former governor of the state, passed on at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Dec. 14 at the age of 85. Chief Rob Nwakaire, the younger brother …

GOVERNOR Siminalayi Fubara of River State has said his administration is focused on delivering his mandate and not fighting anybody. Fubara spoke during the flag-off of the 20,000 housing units for low-income earners in the state at Mbodo-Aluu, along International Airport Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area on Friday. He …

NAPOLI striker, Victor Osimhen could become Arsenal’s record signing if they make a move for him next year. Osimhen is set to put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Serie A club. His agent, Roberto Calenda met Napoli CEO Aurelio de Laurentiis some days ago, to discuss …

FOLLOWING Friday’s ruling of the Supreme Court which refused to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), many Nigerians have advocated that a political solution be sought to free Kanu and bring a closure to his continued detention, believed to be responsible for the insecurity in …

THE President, Vision Africa international, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) driving for global peace, Bishop Sunday Onuoha has called for a global society where people have adaptive opportunities at the table to co-create peace irrespective of race, gender, religion, or geographical location. Bishop Onuoha who gave the task in a …

THE Nigerian Navy has apprehended 28 suspected oil thieves for allegedly stealing 527,810 litres of crude oil offshore in Ondo State. The Navy said the suspects were arrested in the last five days at various locations in the Awoye riverine community of Ilaje Local Government Area in the state. The …

COMIC actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, is faced with a prolonged recovery after undergoing a second amputation on the same leg. Reports indicate a significant decline in Mr Ibu’s health, including limited speech capabilities. In a related development, veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor’s health has worsened, with an …

FORMER Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has challenged the notion of labelling the legislature as a ‘rubber stamp’, calling it an unfair characterization. Fashola, on Friday, explained that political parties seek a majority in the legislature to efficiently implement their agendas. Speaking at a Nigeria Air Force event …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted all materials from the Kogi State governorship election to Abuja, following orders from the National Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The decision to move these materials comes from security considerations. Under strict security, multiple trucks were used to transport the …

By Ndahi Pirkusu, Maiduguri THE International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission in Nigeria Mr. Laurent De Boeck has said, no fewer than 2,311 out of the total figure of 160,000 surrendered members of Boko Haram Terrorists have been rehabilitated and reintegrated into the society, with about 89 percent …