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Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has inaugurated a 489-member Governorship Election Campaign Council ahead of the November 8 poll. In a post on his official X handle, the governor said the council would be responsible for spreading his vision for Anambra’s future and ensuring that the message of progress and development reaches every corner … Continue reading “Soludo Unveils 489-Man Campaign Council For Anambra Gov Poll”
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has warned that Nigeria is daily moving towards full-blown dictatorship, insecurity and worsening hunger. A statement signed by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, on behalf of its chairman, Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, as Muslim faithfuls celebrate the Eid-el-Maulud all over the … Continue reading “Nigeria Moving Towards Dictatorship, Abject Hunger, PDP Govs Warn”
Didier Drogba, and former Super Falcons striker’s legend, Mercy Akide, have been selected by FIFA as members of the newly constituted players’ voice panel. FIFA on Friday unveiled a star-studded 16-member Players’ Voice Panel to tackle racism in the sport, with former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah leading the charge alongside others like Brazilian … Continue reading “FULL LIST: Drogba, Akide Named In FIFA’s Anti-Racism Players’ Voice Panel”
Thousands of mourners paid homage Saturday to Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, who died this week aged 91, as his coffin was put on public display in Milan. Crowds filed past the wooden closed casket in a darkened room lit by paper candles and an image of the designer on a big screen. Armani, … Continue reading “Thousands Pay Respects To Italian Designer Giorgio Armani”
All does not appear to be well between Ghana and South African service provider, MultiChoice, as the duo are currently on each other’s neck over an increase in prices of DSTV’s services. In early August 2025, the Ghanaian government issued a firm ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, ordering the company to cut DStv subscription prices … Continue reading “Ghana, MultiChoice Embroiled In ‘War’ Over DSTV Price Hike”
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country, following the latter’s commencement of a two-week vacation. Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day vacation, marking the start of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency announced. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on … Continue reading “Your Vacation Isn’t More Important Than Nigerian Lives, Obi Slams Tinubu Over Europe Trip”
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare, has assured football fans and visitors of adequate security during the World Cup Qualifiers between Nigeria and Rwanda. Azare gave the assurance while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Uyo. The match is slated for September 6 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in … Continue reading “Police Promise Adequate Security For Nigeria/Rwanda World Cup Qualifiers”
Japan heralded on Saturday the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing. The nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to become emperor after his father, the 19-year-old received a black silk and lacquer crown at the ceremony, which marks the beginning … Continue reading “Japan Prince Comes Of Age As Succession Crisis Looms”
The former chief of China’s top regulatory body for securities markets has been placed under investigation, anti-corruption authorities said Saturday, marking the latest development in Beijing’s years-long crackdown on official graft. Yi Huiman was suddenly removed as chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) early last year, following months of market turmoil in … Continue reading “Former China Securities Watchdog Chief Under Corruption Probe”
A “large shark” mauled a surfer to death at a popular Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, in a rare fatal attack that led to a string of beach closures. The 57-year-old local man had gone surfing with five or six friends in the Pacific waters off northern Sydney’s adjoining Long … Continue reading “Shark Kills Man Off Sydney Beach”