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The leading Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his remarks about President Bola Tinubu. According to reports, Amaechi, speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria—organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development—claimed that Nigerian politicians often resort to violence and electoral malpractice to secure power. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain also suggested that those expecting Tinubu to relinquish power in 2027 were misguided. In response, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, through a statement by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in Kaduna on Saturday, condemned Amaechi’s comments as…
A viral video has surfaced online showing a couple stealing drinks worth over ₦5 million by hiding them inside their clothing. The footage was shared on X, formerly Twitter, by user @symplyDAPO, who claimed that when converted to naira, the stolen drinks exceed ₦5 million. Couple caught on camera stealing drinks worth ₦5 million. He wrote: “A lady and her boyfriend stole drinks worth over ₦5,000,000 when converted to naira.” In the video, the woman can be seen retrieving multiple stolen drinks from her underwear. Moments later, her boyfriend is searched, and several more drinks are found hidden on him.…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that the revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries will lead to a significant reduction in petrol prices across the country. In a statement released on Saturday, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, confirmed that both refineries are now fully operational, with PETROAN members actively loading petroleum products, including DPK, AGO, and PMS. Obele explained that the restoration of these refineries has intensified market competition, which is expected to drive down fuel prices. He noted that as Nigerians demand lower PMS prices, competition remains a…
Daniel Regha leaves fans stunned as he embraces farming, poses with his goats Popular social media influencer, Daniel Regha sparks reactions as he ventures into farming, proudly showcasing his goats. In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, Regha announced his new agricultural pursuit, sharing photos of himself holding one of his goats and posing with the rest. Daniel Regha leaves fans stunned as he embraces farming. He captioned the post, “Starting the new month with a bang; Farming continues…🐐.” His revelation quickly drew attention, with many social media users flooding the comment section to share their thoughts. See some…
Harry Kane celebrated his 50th Bundesliga appearance by scoring twice as Bayern Munich narrowly held on for a 4-3 win against Holstein Kiel at Allianz Arena. The match kicked off with Bayern Munich taking control, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. The deadlock was broken in the 19th minute when Jamal Musiala netted the opener after a deft passing sequence involving Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise. Despite a chance for Kiel’s Lewis Holtby, which was heroically cleared off the line by Minjae Kim, Bayern extended their lead just before halftime. Kane, with a clinical header from a Kingsley Coman…
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has made significant progress in implementing the Africa Mini-Grids Programme (AMP). This was highlighted during the Africa Mini-Grids Programme Grant Award Ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, where the official rollout of 23 new mini-grids across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones was announced. Ranging from 30 kWp to 200 kWp in capacity, these mini-grids aim to expand electricity access in underserved rural communities, providing sustainable energy solutions and improving the quality of life for thousands of Nigerians. In a statement released on Saturday, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) noted that the AMP,…
To curb the spread of the cholera outbreak in his locality, the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, Rawlings Andaye, has distributed free medications to all primary healthcare centers across the council area. According to Punch, the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Adaka Amameniye, while distributing the allocated drugs to Kpakiama Primary Healthcare Centre and other health facilities in the creek on Friday, emphasized that the council provided the medications at no cost to all primary healthcare centers in the area. He explained that the council chairman took proactive measures to prevent the spread of the disease, ensuring swift…
Nottingham Forest delivered a stunning 7-0 thrashing of Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Chris Wood netted a hat-trick to take his season tally to 16 goals. Wood stole the headlines, but Morgan Gibbs-White was the true orchestrator. Celebrating his 100th Forest appearance, he scored, assisted, won a penalty, and dictated play in a memorable performance. Chris Wood went home with the match-day ball after netting a hat-trick – Getty image His influence was evident when Tariq Lamptey resorted to hauling him down for Wood’s third from the spot. The rout began when Gibbs-White’s cross forced…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over Nigerians’ contradictory attitude toward corruption, noting that while many condemn the issue, they also rally behind corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. Olukoyede made these remarks on Friday in Abuja during a visit by officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by the director of its board of trustees, Chris Olukolade. He emphasized that corruption and financial crimes remain major obstacles to Nigeria’s development and that combating them requires collective effort. “One of the key issues hindering Nigeria’s progress is corruption and…
Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has disclosed that he has been arrested 19 times and detained on five occasions. Speed Darlington’s history with law enforcement has been a recurring issue. He was arrested twice in October and November 2024, following his mockery of Burna Boy’s relationship with embattled American music executive Sean Combs, aka Diddy. The ‘Bangdadadang’ crooner, in a recent Instagram post, bragged about his multiple arrests in a freestyle video weeks following his release. “Five lockups, 19 arrests, I get game but I no dey hear. When you hear this one, na Kuje. If…