In a surprising turn of events, a former supporter of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed regret over his previous actions during the election campaign. The individual, known on social media as Chuks, revealed that he actively participated in voter intimidation at Idi-Oro, attacking those who refused to vote for Tinubu, also known as “Jagaban.” His candid admission has sparked discussions online, with many questioning the consequences of such actions. “I voted for Jagaban, I was among those that flogged people we refused to vote Tinubu,” Chuks lamented in a tweet,…
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Couple burnt to death over alleged motorcycle theft in Imo
A community source told TheCable that the couple “usually operate” around the community and neighbouring villages. The source said the couple was caught on Monday while “absconding with a stolen motorcycle after robbing a motorcyclist off his bike with a pistol”. “The couple is well known in the community but no one knows they were involved in motorcycle snatching until today when they were caught,” the source said. “Many people have lost their motorcycles along this road and people were already at alert waiting for the day the criminals would…
Read MoreNFF confirms Aliyu Zubairu as new Super Eagles head coach
The NFF announced that Aliyu Zubairu has been appointed to take charge of the Flying Eagles as the head coach. Following approval by the Technical and Development Subcommittee, the NFF’s Executive Committee agreed to put the move into action. Zubairu recently led the El-Kanemi Warriors to victory in the President Federation Cup and will be in this new position with immediate effect. Zubair is primarily responsible for selecting and charging the Flying Eagles for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo, which will take place in October and November.…
Read MoreSecondary School Student Stabbed to Death Over Argument
O’Reilly Senior High School in Okpoi-Gonno, Accra, Ghana, is facing intense scrutiny following the tragic d3ath of final-year student Edward Borketey Sackey, who was fatally st@bbed during an argument with friends on Tuesday, September 4. This incident marks the second student murder at the school, raising serious concerns over the safety of students and the effectiveness of the school’s management. Eyewitnesses reported that the argument, which started over a debate about whose father was wealthier, escalated quickly into a physical altercation. During the fight, one of the students reportedly pulled…
Read MoreIPOB: Prophet To Tinubu, Release Kanu To Avert Looming Danger
The founder of Peace of Yahweh Synagogue and Eastern Judaism, Daniel Sunday Onuoha, has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, “to avoid the impending catastrophe waiting to occur”. Onuoha stated this on Monday in an open letter he addressed to President Tinubu. According to him, Kanu is “a prophet of the most high God on a mission”. Advertisement He recalled that he earlier advised President Tinubu to release Kanu shortly after his inauguration last year, which was…
Read MoreNNPC Hikes Fuel Pump Price to N897 Per Litre
Just two days after announcing that the rising cost of petrol has pushed it into over $6 billion in debt, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited increased its fuel pump price from N617 per litre to N897 per litre on Tuesday morning. This marks an increase of over 45 percent. Checks at NNPC Retail stations in Abuja confirmed the new fuel price. When contacted for comment, the company’s Chief Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, stated that he was unaware of any price increase. “I’m not aware of this. Thank…
Read MoreDangote to Sell Exclusively to NNPC as Refinery Begins Production
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will be the sole buyer of products from the Dangote Refinery as it begins production. According to Edwin, the NNPC is ready to purchase all outputs from the refinery to meet the country’s local demand for petroleum products. “We are currently testing the gasoline, and soon, it will start flowing into the tanks,” he stated. He added, “If no one buys it locally, we will export it, just as we’ve been doing with…
Read MoreOby Ezekwesiri: People’re Suffering,As Politicians Are Reckless With Scarce Resources.
…I cry about texts,my husband gets. According to the report from the Sun, a Former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili expressed empathy for the struggles faced by families and shared her distress over the misuse of public resources by the political class. She emphasized the detrimental effects of high levels of debt on the country, asserting that focusing solely on the debt-to-GDP ratio is inadequate, given the nation’s GDP structure, revenue size, and scale. Ezekwesili argued that a more relevant measure to consider is the ratio…
Read MoreGwo gwo gwo: Enugu Govt Names Road After Mike Ejeagha,Takes Over His Upkeep.
Mike Ejeagha’s old-age limelight hit something close to a climax on Monday as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said that his government will henceforth be responsible for his upkeep. Ejeagha’s became renowned after popular comedian, Brain Jotter popularised his old song ‘Gwo gwo gwo’ with a unique dramatic dance that turned viral. The governor also officially renamed Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, as Mike Ejeagha Road, recognizing its proximity to the artist’s residence. Mbah emphasized that the road commissioning would be incomplete without personally honoring Chief Pa Mike…
Read MoreImo LG Polls: APC Chairmanship Aspirant Vows to Address Insecurity, Hardship In Ihitte-Uboma.
Ahead of the September 21 Local Government elections in Imo state, Chief Iheanacho Calistus Korieocha, a chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Ihite-Uboma LGA , has pledged to tackle insecurity and reduce hardship in the area. Speaking in an interview, korieocha , a grassroots politician, expressed concern over the alarming rate of insecurity, which has forced residents to stay indoors from 7pm. He attributed his decision to contest the election to the need for effective leadership that can address the challenges facing the area. To address the…
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