Aneke succeeds Ogakwu as Udi Ancient Kingdom Traditional Ruler

The ancient Kingdom of Udi, in Enugu state, has got a new traditional ruler, Igwe Samuel Aneke, a retired Deputy Controller of Customs, who was the traditional prime minister of the community until his installation. Aneke succeeded Igwe Chris Ogakwu, who died in

Tinubu’s New Year speech: ‘Display of despicable deceit ‘ – LP

The Labour Party, LP, has said it is appalled by the hollowness of the New Year speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the party, if anything, the speech conveyed to Nigerians the high level of hypocrisy, deceit, and lack of empathy

PDP slams Tinubu’s New Year broadcast, says president’s promises empty

The Peoples Democratic Party has described the New Year speech by President Bola Tinubu as a “harvest of deceit, false claims and empty promises”. The PUNCH reports that Tinubu, in his New Year address to Nigerians on Monday, affirmed that Nigerians are frustrated

Cross River police confirm abduction of passenger by gunmen

Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were in transit, were said to have been ambushed by gunmen who shot at

‘2023 show me shege’ – Wizkid prays for better 2024

Famous Afrobeats musician, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has lamented how tough the year 2023 was for him. The singer revealed this on Sunday evening in a post on his Instagram story. He further stated that he is looking forward to

Salah’s double helps Liverpool beat Newcastle

Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool eventually broke down resilient Newcastle United to open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. In a relentless and frantic game, fuelled by wicked rain and wind on Merseyside, Liverpool took swing after

Japan earthquake: Thousands in shelters overnight after tsunami warnings

Thousands of people in Japan are spending the night in evacuation centres after a powerful earthquake. At least two people are feared dead, Kyodo news agency reports, with the toll likely to rise in the coming days. Dozens of buildings have collapsed in

‘Why Genevieve moved away from me’ – Actress Kate Henshaw

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has shared insights into her recent rekindling of ties with colleague Genevieve Nnaji. Henshaw, during an interview with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, opened up about the complexity of her enduring friendship with Genevieve. The actress, who admitted that

How I survived carbon monoxide poisoning – Ireti Doyle

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has narrated how she recently survived carbon monoxide poisoning. The actress disclosed that the incident, which occurred on November 19, 2023, left her bleeding from her nose and foaming in the mouth. Recounting her encounter in an Instagram

Two die, three injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

Two people died and three others were injured on Monday in a road crash that occurred at about 8am around Isara Remo, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The lone crash, which was blamed on excessive speed, involved a Toyota car with the number plate