The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State and winner of the election held on September 21, 2024.In a judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously held that the appeal by Asue Ighodalo, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election and his party was unmeritorious and dismissed it.The court held that the appellants failed to show that the election tribunal erred in its decision…
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o – a giant of African literature – dies aged 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail and exile. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country – Kenya – from a colonial subject to a democracy. Ngũgĩ was tipped to win the Nobel Prize for Literature countless times, leaving fans dismayed each time the medal slipped through his fingers. On Wednesday, his family announced he had passed away in the United States, following a long illness.…
Read MoreRituals:Enugu Native Doctor, Ezeani Attempts To arrested while attempting to flee the country after bodies of kidnapped victims were discovered buried in his compound
The Enugu native doctor, alleged to be a kidnapper and ritual k!ller has been apprehended. High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, nicknamed “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” was said to have been apprehended by the Nigerian Immigration Service while attempting to flee the country through a land border. The suspect was declared wanted after he fled when the bodies of kidnap victims, including a heavily pregnant woman, were found buried in his compound in Unojo, Umumba Ndi-Agu, Ezeagu Local Government Area. A 13-year-old girl was also rescued alive. Authorities say the suspect was intercepted before…
Read MoreGOD’S JUDGEMENT ON NIGERIA IS IMMINENT AND HIS JUSTICE IS INEXORABLE
By VitaLis Unachukwu From the current state of our union as a nation with a less cohesive union and rickety national unity , after its national blessings became burdens and curses , only people with the benefit of divine , spiritual hindsight and moral wisdom, will know that God’s Judgment on Nigeria is imminent and His Justice is inescapable . Unfortunately, God does not accept bribes, as an Epitome of Wisdom and Justice per excellence . If Tinubu for instance could use all his political loots to bribe his way…
Read More“Don’t campaign for APC Or Lose me”,VDM Cautions Davido,Cubana Chiefpriest
Popular Nigerian influencer and social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has issued a strong warning to singer Davido and socialite Cubana Chiefpriest. He said he will end his friendship with them if they support the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2027 elections. VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, shared this warning in a video posted on his Instagram page. He reacted to the recent visit Davido and Chiefpriest made to the presidency. While he said everyone is free to choose their preferred candidate, he made it clear that he will not tolerate…
Read MoreIhedioha Urges Imolites To Protect Children From Diphtheria Attacks.
The former governor of Imo State, The Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has urged Imolites to do everything humanly possible to protect children from all manner of attacks particularly, from the recent outbreak of the deadly diphtheria infection. In a letter personally signed by him and made available to journalists, Ihedioha noted thus “I have followed actively the ongoing infectious disease outbreak in parts of our state”. He showed concern and compassion to the children already affected as well as felt the challenges and excruciating pains the parents/ guardians are passing…
Read MoreEzinihitte LGA Chairperson Holds 2025 Children’s Day Party In Grand Style
By Nkechi Ojukwu Lady Rosemary Ezinna Nwachukwu, the wife of the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, recently hosted a Children’s Day celebration at the Council Headquarters. The event was well-attended by children from the area, who were treated to fun-filled activities. The key highlights of the celebration include an English Language Skills session during which Lady Nwachukwu educated the children on how to pronounce everyday English words and their meanings, with the view to improving their language skills. She also emphasized the significance of reading and studying…
Read MoreChildren’s Day: Celebration ,Sign Of Peace Coming Back To Ohaji/Egbema LGA –Amadioha
By Williams Odunze The executive Chairman of Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Hon.Marcel Amadioha has attributed the successful hosting of the Children Day Celebration in the Council Headquarters as a sign that peace has finally come to stay in the area. The chairman made the assertion while addressing Ohaji Egbema Practicing Journalists at the Council Headquarters in commemoration of this year’s children’s day. The Council Boss narrated that in few years back the event was marked in a low key owning to insecurity but was excited that there is significant improvement with elaborate…
Read MoreRequest To Host Free Concert: We Don’t Need Distractions In Burkina Faso, Traore Tells Burna Boy, Turns Down Request
Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has reportedly turned down Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy’s offer to host a free concert in the West African country. According to reports by Burkina Faso-based media outletTrulilgramon Instagram, Burna Boy had proposed the concert via his secondary Instagram account, expressing a desire to perform for free for the people of Burkina Faso. “If possible, it would be an honor for me to give the people of Burkina Faso a free Burna Boy concert sometime this year, Insha Allah,” the singer reportedly wrote. However,…
Read MoreUK Meeting : Obi-Njoku, Igbokwe, Set Up Ikeduru Diaspora APC Annex; Pass Confidence Vote On Uzodinma
…Drums international support for gov, party Two prominent sons of Ikeduru and former candidates for Ikeduru state assembly seat in the 2023 general elections, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr and Chief Henry Igbokwe, have met in London ,recently where they appraised the progress of the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government in Imo and Ikeduru Local Government Area, and unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodinma led administration in the state. At the meeting, the duo of Dr Obi-Njoku Jr and Chief Igbokwe cited the governor’s sterling performance so…
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