A former goalkeeper and Akwa United Football Club assistant coach, Moses Effiong , is dead after prolonged ailments in the United States of America. Effiong’s death came barely three months after celebrating his 65th birthday with hopes of surviving the ailment that prompted his transfer abroad for medical care. The demise of the former national team goalkeeper was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, through a statement released by the club’s Media Director, Mfon Patrick. Bassey described the late Effiong Moses as a complete gentleman,…
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SAMUEL ANYANWU: I HAVE BEEN VINDICATED BY PDP’S BOT AND RAY NNAJI.
By: Sam Onwuemeodo. I crave your indulgence to take-off this way. And l wish you oblige me. Bear with me. Remain abundantly blessed. Those who were with me at Mbaise Secretary School, MSS, in the 80s, would know or could recall that l had had the practice of writing articles and pasting on the wall for other students to read. I had no editor. It was somewhat “cut and nail” or ” cut and paste”. But it was interesting. Even as the Senior Prefect of the School, l didn’t relent…
Read MoreNigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family gets FG N30m donation
The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years after his demise. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu in Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the late Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87. On September…
Read MoreJAMB BARS ADMISSIONS INTO LAW PROGRAMMES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not process admissions for the Law programme in certain universities where the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has placed a suspension. In a statement issued on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected institutions will be unable to admit students for the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the 2025/2026 academic session. He further stated that the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, will remain under the suspension for an extended period, covering both…
Read More2027: Prepare for battle, Tinubu won’t hand over power easily — Amaechi
Barrister Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has urged the younger generation in Nigeria to brace up as President Bola Tinubu would not cede power to them without a fierce struggle. He made the call while speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja. Mr. Amaechi stressed the competitive nature of Nigerian politics. He pinpointed the extreme measures politicians often take to secure electoral victories, urging Nigerians to remain politically vigilant. He noted that power…
Read MoreIkembara Anglican Community Celebrates Ikenna’s elevation As Canon , Hails Milestone Achievements .
The Anglican Church community in Ikembara,Amaimo Ikeduru LGA,Imo state is abuzz with excitement as Reverend Nwanna Nnaemeka Ikenna, a prominent man of God, has been promoted and installed as a Canon. The esteemed recognition is a testament to his tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to the church and its congregation. To commemorate this significant milestone, a formal reception has been scheduled to take place on October 9, 2025, at the St. Philips Anglican Church, Ikembara, Ikeduru, Imo State. The event promises to be a grand celebration, bringing together members of…
Read MorePolice Intensify Moves To Trap Killers Of Lawyer- Nwowu , Odika In Oru West .
…Deceiving complaints, false witnesses will face charges, may release Inspector Odidika for want of evidence The Imo State Police Command under CP Aboki Danjuma is said to have commendably intensified moves to track down the fleeing gunmen who invaded Mgbidi town in the night of January 22, 2025, killed Barr Nwowu Chinedu and kidnapped on Mr. Odika aka(agunaegbuewu) whom they also killed in few hours later and dumped the lifeless body in Anambra State. Grapevine reveals that the abduction of Mr. Odika and his lifeless body that trended in social…
Read MoreDemocracy In Danger: Tinubu Govt Allegedly Pays Opposition Party Leadership N50m Each,Says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over the potential erosion of Nigeria’s democracy, cautioning that the nation’s current trajectory could jeopardize the democratic gains it has achieved. Speaking in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy, organized by multiple organizations including the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD) and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Atiku urged Nigerians to make a critical decision about the nation’s democratic future. “We are at a crossroads in this democratic experiment,” Atiku stated, lamenting the increasing influence…
Read MorePeter Obi’s Bombshell: ” We Have More ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Government Than On The streets”
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has claimed that there are more “yahoo people” in government than on the streets. Speaking at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University on Saturday, Obi described the country as a “crime scene,” highlighting the urgent need for quality leadership to address Nigeria’s challenges. He urged graduates to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. “When we talk about vices, don’t think it’s just the yahoo boys on the streets,” Obi said. “The truth is, there…
Read More50% Telecom Tarrif Hike: Nigerian Workers To Protest Feb 4
Nigerian workers are preparing for a large-scale nationwide protest on February 4, 2025, in response to the recent 50 percent increase in telecommunications service tariffs. This move was announced by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday. The protest follows the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval on January 20, 2025, allowing telecom companies to raise their service charges by 50 percent. The announcement has sparked widespread outrage, with the NLC leading the charge against the hike. In a statement, the NLC emphasized that the protest is aimed at resisting the…
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